LilyofSaintMaria Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Hello everyone! Recently we have been asked (my sister and I) by the Poor Clare sisters located in Roswell to interview their recent postulant about their life. This interview will be published in our magazine, Saint Maria's Messenger. I thought that some of you probably have questions on your mind that you would like to ask a Poor Clare to be. The postulant, Carrianne, suggested to contact our peers to ask them what they would like to ask her, so that's why I decided to post here. Perhaps you could list them for me so that I can include them in the interview? Thanks so much for your time! Bernadette
Antoniette Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 It is simple, but clarifying, You are drawn to a contmeplative order, Why the Poor Clares as opposed to Carmelites, Carthusian, Dominicans, Camaldolese, Norbettine or Pink Nuns etc? Often I wonder hopw someone slects a community and then a particular monastery within that community Antoniette
puellapaschalis Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Oeh! I've asked a few of my friends here what they'd ask. Some of them have met the Poor Clare nuns in Eindhoven but maybe they'll also have questions for a postulant in the US too
Domine ut Videam Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 My question: Was there a moment that you knew that God was calling you to the religious life? What advice would you give to someone who feels called to the rel. life. but has no idea where God wants her other than that?
Roseoftherese Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='1652152' date='Sep 10 2008, 08:27 AM']Hello everyone! Recently we have been asked (my sister and I) by the Poor Clare sisters located in Roswell to interview their recent postulant about their life. This interview will be published in our magazine, Saint Maria's Messenger. I thought that some of you probably have questions on your mind that you would like to ask a Poor Clare to be. The postulant, Carrianne, suggested to contact our peers to ask them what they would like to ask her, so that's why I decided to post here. Perhaps you could list them for me so that I can include them in the interview? Thanks so much for your time! Bernadette[/quote] Is it a hard life?
she_who_is_not Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Maybe what her favorite part of the day is?
Saint Therese Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 What was the hardest adjustment to make after entering?
Vin Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Where do you encounter the cross in your new life? Have you experienced a new freedom? Who are the saints that inspire you?
LilyofSaintMaria Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the questions. . . keep them coming. It will take me sometime to get everything set to interview her, but I do plan to put this interview up here for you guys/gals after it is all finished and published. So don't think your questions are without answers! Thanks again, Bernadette
puellapaschalis Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Here are those that came from our forum: Do you see the postulancy as part of your religious life or as part of your discernment? Why did you choose this [particular] monastery? Are you a "cradle Catholic" or did you become Catholic later in life? What do you expect monastery life to be like? What do you miss the most [about life "outside"]? What is your view about women in holy orders?* *The original question, in Dutch, is [i]hoe sta je tegenover vrouwen in het ambt?[/i], lit. how do you stand opposite [i.e. with regards] women in Church leadership? (Or thereabouts at least) The question basically asks about the issue of women priests.
DominicanPhilosophy Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Did/do you ever have "dark periods" where you doubt(ed) your vocation?
LilyofSaintMaria Posted October 20, 2008 Author Posted October 20, 2008 Good questions. . . we are getting ready to put it all together. Thought to ask one last time if anyone else has any more questions they would like to ask. Thanks a bunch! Bernadette
puellapaschalis Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='1681926' date='Oct 20 2008, 08:44 PM']Good questions. . . we are getting ready to put it all together. Thought to ask one last time if anyone else has any more questions they would like to ask. Thanks a bunch! Bernadette[/quote] Nope, just a friend asking when the "finished product" would be available!
the lords sheep Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 What has been your greatest joy in religious life? Your greatest struggle?
praxedes Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Perhaps this has already been presented in a different way, but perhaps your postulant could share some of the things that were instrumental to her in confirming that she had a vocation...a relationship, a book, a movie, a particular experience. Thank you for taking suggestions. Pax, Praxedes
LilyofSaintMaria Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 puellapaschalis, As soon as we receive answers from the postulant we'll post them here in this thread. We may have them around December 1st or sooner, so check back around that time. Thanks for the questions and keep them coming! Bernadette
puellapaschalis Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='1683484' date='Oct 22 2008, 07:29 PM']puellapaschalis, As soon as we receive answers from the postulant we'll post them here in this thread. We may have them around December 1st or sooner, so check back around that time. Thanks for the questions and keep them coming! Bernadette[/quote]
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