vee Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 I love Mary and the Teresas however I honestly dont think Im worthy of either name. I do know the ending I would like though and that would be (name) of Divine Mercy because without Divine Mercy I dont know where Id be right now.
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='28 January 2010 - 09:36 AM' timestamp='1264685769' post='2046365'] I, too, love the Visitation mystery of Mary to Elizabeth. The Magnificat is my favorite Canticle. So full of humility and love--which describes our Blessed Mother exactly. I've also considered Sr. Mary Elizabeth of the Visitation as a backup. Mary embodies all that I desire to be. I love her so. LOL--Sr. Man. I wouldn't want to be called that either. Quite the conundrum. [/quote] "Sr. Mary Elizabeth of the Visitation" <-- that is AWESOME!!! I thought [url="http://campus.udayton.edu/mary//prayers/causa.html"]this[/url] was interesting about Mary Causa Nostrae Laetitiae and the Visitation. "Sr. Man" would be rough to live down. I guess that's why no one has received that name... yet. I remember a few years ago when I visited the CFRs, I stayed at the postulant house and they were talking about their possible names. One of the professed Sisters said, "How about Sr. Polycarp? Or Sr. Cunegunda???" All of the postulants were horrified.
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='vee8' date='28 January 2010 - 10:25 AM' timestamp='1264688732' post='2046382'] I love Mary and the Teresas however I honestly dont think Im worthy of either name. I do know the ending I would like though and that would be (name) of Divine Mercy because without Divine Mercy I dont know where Id be right now. [/quote] I don't think any of us are worthy of any of the saints' names -- but I always look at it as a way of being somewhat bound to that saint and their protection and patronage, you know? (And perhaps even some added graces associated with that saint! Although, I don't think I'd ever want some of the graces St. Gemma Galgini, Padre Pio, or St. Teresa of Avila received... )
OnlySunshine Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 10:34 AM' timestamp='1264689266' post='2046387'] "Sr. Mary Elizabeth of the Visitation" <-- that is AWESOME!!! I thought [url="http://campus.udayton.edu/mary//prayers/causa.html"]this[/url] was interesting about Mary Causa Nostrae Laetitiae and the Visitation. "Sr. Man" would be rough to live down. I guess that's why no one has received that name... yet. I remember a few years ago when I visited the CFRs, I stayed at the postulant house and they were talking about their possible names. One of the professed Sisters said, "How about Sr. Polycarp? Or Sr. Cunegunda???" All of the postulants were horrified. [/quote] LOL, that sounds like something Sr. Clare would say. I visited there just this January 13-17. I can't wait to go back. I loved the link that you posted about the Cause of Our Joy. I was crying at the end. There's just something about the Visitation that causes such joy in my heart. It's beautiful the words Elizabeth speaks to Mary when she greets her. Edited January 28, 2010 by MaterMisericordiae
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='28 January 2010 - 10:41 AM' timestamp='1264689686' post='2046391'] I loved the link that you posted about the Cause of Our Joy. I was crying at the end. There's just something about the Visitation that causes such joy in my heart. It's beautiful the words Elizabeth speaks to Mary when she greets her. [/quote] YES!!! [quote][b]Causa Nostrae Laetitiae Cause of Our Joy[/b] Our Lady is presented as autonomous figure, possibly pregnant as seems to indicate the Visitation scene in the lower half of this illustration. The medallion with Our Lady is flanked by Judith with the head of Holofernes and Esther dancing and playing the tambourine. The captions invite celebration and joy (Esther 10:10 and Nehemiah 12:43). Separated by a bunch of musical instruments, the scene of the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth illustrates why Mary is cause of our joy. The moment Mary’s greeting sounded in Elizabeth’s ear, the baby leapt in her womb for joy (Luke 1:44). Mary’s role as announcer and cause of joy, the joy of redemption for all, is further visualized in two lateral scenes, one depicting the souls in purgatory, the other a group of Old Testament figures (among them Moses and David) awaiting the Messiah. "Our sadness will be changed into joy," says the lemma, meaning that there is hope for all who believe in the Good News made flesh in Mary, the cause of our joy.[/quote] This fills me with much joy indeed. P.S. -- I think that professed CFR Sister was Sr. Clare!
OnlySunshine Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 11:01 AM' timestamp='1264690880' post='2046397'] P.S. -- I think that professed CFR Sister was Sr. Clare! [/quote] I would so not be surprised. She is a beautiful religious and so full of joy. I would be honored to have her as a Superior.
OnlySunshine Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 And to continue the Visitation talk, I found this beautiful picture for my new avatar. [img]http://www.brigidmarlin.com/Images/JoyfulMysteries/Visitation.jpg[/img]
Totus Tuus Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 I think the process becomes easier once you're actually in religious life and you can pray about it before you become a novice/junior professed (whenever the particular community confers the new name...).
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='28 January 2010 - 11:04 AM' timestamp='1264691091' post='2046399'] And to continue the Visitation talk, I found this beautiful picture for my new avatar. [img]http://www.brigidmarlin.com/Images/JoyfulMysteries/Visitation.jpg[/img] [/quote] Very nice!!! Love it!
Noemi Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 04:34 PM' timestamp='1264689266' post='2046387'] "Sr. Mary Elizabeth of the Visitation" <-- that is AWESOME!!! I thought [url="http://campus.udayton.edu/mary//prayers/causa.html"]this[/url] was interesting about Mary Causa Nostrae Laetitiae and the Visitation. "Sr. Man" would be rough to live down. I guess that's why no one has received that name... yet. I remember a few years ago when I visited the CFRs, I stayed at the postulant house and they were talking about their possible names. One of the professed Sisters said, "How about Sr. Polycarp? Or Sr. Cunegunda???" All of the postulants were horrified. [/quote] In my country the Cunegunda (here: Kinga) is a popular and nice name...
laetitia crucis Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Noemi' date='28 January 2010 - 02:25 PM' timestamp='1264703107' post='2046509'] In my country the Cunegunda (here: Kinga) is a popular and nice name... [/quote] "Kinga" sounds MUCH nicer to me than "Cunegunda". I would definitely prefer "Kinga". Good to know... just in case God wants me to have that name.
brightsadness Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 I have 2 favorites: Sr. Maria Lubov (which means Love/charity) or Sr. Maria Domina Pacem (after Our Lady of Peace) but really, I'm happy to have God Surprise me.
Tridenteen Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 JMJ Hows about: Sr.Laetare Marie Sr.Gaudete Maria Sr.Maria Cor Jesu?
Rising_Suns Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 I have been thinking lately of not choosing a name, but leaving the decision to my superior, as it used to be. What a grand opportunity for mortification that would be!
laetitia crucis Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Rising_Suns' date='28 January 2010 - 09:55 PM' timestamp='1264730132' post='2046859'] I have been thinking lately of not choosing a name, but leaving the decision to my superior, as it used to be. What a grand opportunity for mortification that would be! [/quote] Sr. M. Consolatrice of the Immaculate Conception, FSI didn't suggest any names either. She said she just trusted that her superior would know better than she what name God wanted. When it came time for my investiture with my former community, I had perhaps agonized over that thought -- should I suggest names? would it be better to just mortify myself without suggesting any? etc. -- however, I think I came to my own conclusion that, regardless of what I suggested, God would be the one choosing my name. However, I suppose my conclusion was probably influenced by the fact that the superior asked recommended to us that we turn in a name list... (even though we didn't have to). One Sister in the class before me suggested THIRTY names and she didn't get any of those. (Though she absolutely loves the name she received!) Edited January 29, 2010 by laetitia crucis
zunshynn Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 Laetitia! I promised you a while back I would look for homilies by the friars about Our Lady's title, Cause of Our Joy, and I totally forgot! I can't even remember where it was... but anyway, unfortunately I couldn't find the homilies... BUT EWTN did have a show available on the subject by Fr. Andrew Apostoli. It's excellent! You can it [url="http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/dload1.asp?audiofile=iq_1046.mp3&source=frmselectseries.asp&seriesID=&T1=our%20lady%20cause%20of%20our%20joy"]here[/url]
laetitia crucis Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='zunshynn' date='28 January 2010 - 11:28 PM' timestamp='1264735709' post='2046937'] Laetitia! I promised you a while back I would look for homilies by the friars about Our Lady's title, Cause of Our Joy, and I totally forgot! I can't even remember where it was... but anyway, unfortunately I couldn't find the homilies... BUT EWTN did have a show available on the subject by Fr. Andrew Apostoli. It's excellent! You can it [url="http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/dload1.asp?audiofile=iq_1046.mp3&source=frmselectseries.asp&seriesID=&T1=our%20lady%20cause%20of%20our%20joy"]here[/url] [/quote] Ahhhhh! YAAAAAAAY!!! Thank you SO much, zunshynn!!! This is the cherry on top for such a fantaaabulous feast day!!
Lil Red Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 +JMJ+ if i was into this vocation, i would love Sister Rose Dominica
princessgianna Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 Sr. Mary Micheal I know a sister by this name. She is most animated, sarcastic , "good thing I am a sister or I would so be saying what I think of your liberal agenda" person. But she is very dedicated to God.
loveletslive Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='28 January 2010 - 09:34 AM' timestamp='1264689266' post='2046387'] One of the professed Sisters said, "How about Sr. Polycarp? Or Sr. Cunegunda???" All of the postulants were horrified. [/quote] ha! my friend told me i was going to be sister mary cunegunda. which i think is *terrible* but he said it was perfect because she is the niece of elizabeth of hungary and my name is elizabeth. headdesk. i had never even heard of cunegunda until he brought it up. oh and i think sr. something eucharistica would be gorgeous Edited January 29, 2010 by loveletslive
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