Veritas Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 + Anybody know what's been going on down in Nashville? With the big feast yesterday, I imagine there were some professions or investitures. I don't think we've had any Saint Cecilia discerners around for a while... [url="http://www.nashvilledominican.org/"]http://www.nashvilledominican.org/[/url] What did you do at the Monastery Sister MC?
Ave Maria Totus Tuus Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 Just heard back from Sr. Mary Emily yesterday! She says they had an incredible day at the Motherhouse for the feast of St. Dominic. Cardinal Bertone, who is in town for the Knights of Columbus Convention, came to visit them and brought greetings to them from Pope Benedict!! She seemed ecstatic. She said that the photos of the recent ceremonies would be up in a couple days. Their nine new postulants entered three days ago and are doing well! That's the news from the Nashville front! And yes, there is a St. Cecilia discerner right here! All i've got is a six year military service to finish out, but God willing I will be joining them eventually.
Deus te Amat Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 i'm a st. cecilia discerner!!!! not too serious yet i'm sad to say... but someday, i hope i really really love them... but i've only one email to the novice mistress under my belt as of yet
shortnun Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 I've discerned with them in the past and have attended two of their vocation retreats. The Holy Spirit's JOY lives within their community!
VeniteAdoremus Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 I might attend in January. The ticket alone will cost me two months of rent, though
Veritas Posted August 10, 2007 Author Posted August 10, 2007 [quote name='Ave Maria Totus Tuus' post='1354848' date='Aug 10 2007, 01:43 AM']Just heard back from Sr. Mary Emily yesterday! She says they had an incredible day at the Motherhouse for the feast of St. Dominic. Cardinal Bertone, who is in town for the Knights of Columbus Convention, came to visit them and brought greetings to them from Pope Benedict!! She seemed ecstatic. She said that the photos of the recent ceremonies would be up in a couple days. Their nine new postulants entered three days ago and are doing well! That's the news from the Nashville front! And yes, there is a St. Cecilia discerner right here! All i've got is a six year military service to finish out, but God willing I will be joining them eventually.[/quote] + Only nine? That's a small group for them. lol. God is good. Many blessings. Thanks for the update!
shortnun Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 [quote name='Veritas' post='1355365' date='Aug 10 2007, 05:08 PM']+ Only nine? That's a small group for them. lol. God is good. Many blessings. Thanks for the update![/quote] 9 out of the 14 who entered last summer--I'd say that's just about right (statistically speaking). The stats I've seen usually have about 50% of those who entered will profess final vows.
Veritas Posted August 11, 2007 Author Posted August 11, 2007 [quote name='shortnun' post='1355480' date='Aug 10 2007, 06:50 PM']9 out of the 14 who entered last summer--I'd say that's just about right (statistically speaking). The stats I've seen usually have about 50% of those who entered will profess final vows.[/quote] + I believe she wrote "postulants who entered 3 days ago", not postulants entering the novitiate. As an aside, I'm inclined to think their percentage is above 50%, but I suppose one would need to talk with the sisters to know for sure.
Veritas Posted August 11, 2007 Author Posted August 11, 2007 (edited) + double post. Edited August 11, 2007 by Veritas
Ave Maria Totus Tuus Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Sorry for the confusion--there are nine NEW postulants. I'm not exactly sure how many women just received the habit--but from what I remember I think it was most of their "2006 class," which was thirteen.
shortnun Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 [quote name='Veritas' post='1356187' date='Aug 10 2007, 11:50 PM']+ I believe she wrote "postulants who entered 3 days ago", not postulants entering the novitiate. As an aside, I'm inclined to think their percentage is above 50%, but I suppose one would need to talk with the sisters to know for sure. [/quote] [quote name='Ave Maria Totus Tuus' post='1356275' date='Aug 11 2007, 01:15 AM']Sorry for the confusion--there are nine NEW postulants. I'm not exactly sure how many women just received the habit--but from what I remember I think it was most of their "2006 class," which was thirteen.[/quote] I think the confusion was all on my part and how I read the thread. Nine new postulants = nine wonderful blessings. I know of a few of them who asked for papers at the May retreat. I can't wait to see pictures!!!
Veritas Posted August 13, 2007 Author Posted August 13, 2007 [quote name='shortnun' post='1357109' date='Aug 12 2007, 12:12 AM']I think the confusion was all on my part and how I read the thread. Nine new postulants = nine wonderful blessings. I know of a few of them who asked for papers at the May retreat. I can't wait to see pictures!!! [/quote] + Amen! Pictures!!!
Ave Maria Totus Tuus Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 No photos yet. I'm back in Nashville now and will hopefully be meeting the new postulants in the next few days!!
Deus te Amat Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 i know one of the new postulants!!! she is quite amazing... i miss her loads
Ora et Labora Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='Deus_te_Amat' post='1354906' date='Aug 10 2007, 02:27 AM']i'm a st. cecilia discerner!!!! not too serious yet i'm sad to say... but someday, i hope i really really love them... but i've only one email to the novice mistress under my belt as of yet [/quote] i didn't know that. [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1355070' date='Aug 10 2007, 10:14 AM']I might attend in January. The ticket alone will cost me two months of rent, though [/quote] i might go in Octover.
photosynthesis Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 If you're going to Nashville, please tell Sister Mary Bethany and Sister Grace Dominic that Claire from Baltimore misses them and is praying for them!
VeniteAdoremus Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 [quote name='Deus_te_Amat' post='1365577' date='Aug 21 2007, 06:06 PM']Can I come in someone's suitcase?[/quote] I'll have room. I'm notorious for packing light. So I'll see you at Amsterdam Airport on January 1st?
Deus te Amat Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 HAHA i'll find a way to get there thanks:D
Deus te Amat Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 I just emailed Sr. Mary Emily... prayers? fairly sure i'm going to be like this until i get a reply
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