dominicansoul Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 [img]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/hamburgerpatty_2008/discernmentretreat.jpg[/img] Please consider taking a weekend to visit this community! They are absolutely wonderful, and I feel that the Holy Spirit is working through them in amazing ways, as they are beginning a new Formation house here in the U.S.A. (originally a Polish community.) Contact info: Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Office of Vocations Sr. Margaret Lekan, OP Promoter of Vocations 9000 West 81 Street Justice, IL 60458 708.458.3040 justice@sistersop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniteAdoremus Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 <shallow> I love their short capelets. So elegant! </shallow> (And yes, as a Dominican aspirant it's very bad of me that I don't know what they're actually called ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1665687' date='Sep 28 2008, 12:34 PM']<shallow> I love their short capelets. So elegant! </shallow> (And yes, as a Dominican aspirant it's very bad of me that I don't know what they're actually called )[/quote] They are called "capes." I love what you called them, though! "Capelets" sounds more appropriate in this case. I love this community's "take" on the Dominican habit....so very elegant and beautiful! (As you pointed out... ) Please spread the word! If you know anyone who is able to go, tell them to contact Sr. Margaret. I find this very exciting! Their community is just awesome! I wish every girl who is attracted to religious life could go to their discernment retreat! And prayers for you as an aspirant! How very exciting for you! God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniteAdoremus Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 [quote name='dominicansoul' post='1665707' date='Sep 28 2008, 09:05 PM']They are called "capes." I love what you called them, though! "Capelets" sounds more appropriate in this case. I love this community's "take" on the Dominican habit....so very elegant and beautiful! (As you pointed out... ) Please spread the word! If you know anyone who is able to go, tell them to contact Sr. Margaret. I find this very exciting! Their community is just awesome! I wish every girl who is attracted to religious life could go to their discernment retreat! And prayers for you as an aspirant! How very exciting for you! God bless![/quote] Capes. Capes. Yes. Remember, VA, remember. Wasn't there a set of wonderful videos on this community? We should dig them up and re-post them, they're a great advertisement for the sisters! And we're instructed that the habit should be "simple and becoming". They really have that down! I won't hijack the thread about the whole entering stuff... only to say that graduation is too. far. away. June! That's [i]nine[/i] months! Aaah! I want to go NOW! Er. 'xcuse me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 An interview with Sr. Margaret! [url="http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/8/?as"]http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/8/?as[/url] The song inspired by Sr. Margaret! [url="http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/9/?as"]http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/9/?as[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I just wanted to bump this up. We only have three more weeks before the retreat, and I'm hoping some of you in the area will like to go. And for those of you who cannot, but would like to get to know the community better, Sr. Margaret is great at talking to young women about discernment and the journey. She is NOT at all "pushy" or doesn't place any sort of pressure on any one. She loves to listen and offer advice to you and hopefully help you along the way, regardless of what your vocation is. She's all for helping God help you find the path to your mission in life... She's great like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicanPhilosophy Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 How old do girls have to be to make these sisters' retreats? Such a beautiful community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 [quote name='DominicanPhilosophy' post='1670297' date='Oct 4 2008, 02:04 PM']How old do girls have to be to make these sisters' retreats? Such a beautiful community![/quote] I believe the age group is highschool to late 30's early 40's. They have a "limit" of 18-35 to enter, but they make exceptions (like most communities do.) If they recognize a young lady (or older lady) is being called to religious life, they take it from there, regardless of her age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 [quote name='dominicansoul' post='1665844' date='Sep 28 2008, 05:20 PM']An interview with Sr. Margaret! [url="http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/8/?as"]http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/8/?as[/url] The song inspired by Sr. Margaret! [url="http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/9/?as"]http://sarahbauer.watchourvideos.com/story/9/?as[/url][/quote] Awesome videoes. I know Sarah Bauer and Sr. Margaret but never knew of the connection between the two. Very cool. I hope this helps spread the word about these good sisters. [quote name='dominicansoul' post='1670261' date='Oct 4 2008, 01:34 PM']I just wanted to bump this up. We only have three more weeks before the retreat, and I'm hoping some of you in the area will like to go. And for those of you who cannot, but would like to get to know the community better, Sr. Margaret is great at talking to young women about discernment and the journey. She is NOT at all "pushy" or doesn't place any sort of pressure on any one. She loves to listen and offer advice to you and hopefully help you along the way, regardless of what your vocation is. She's all for helping God help you find the path to your mission in life... She's great like that! [/quote] While I haven't specifically discerned with this community, I know Sr. Margaret through my Dominican circle of friends and through my friend Karen (who is a postulant with this community). She is very genuine when speaking with discerning women (and men!). She has both the ability to listen and to question and challenge. I appreciated that from her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 From Sr. Margaret, O.P.: [b]Invitation October 24-26, 2008 Dominican Sisters, Immaculate Conception Province , in Justice, IL will host a Discernment Retreat for women ages 18-35. The retreat will discuss the issue of God’s call in Christian life (everybody’s got one!J) as well as how to find out (discern) one’s individual vocation. The retreat is design to assist you in self-discovery before God. Prayerful community of the Sisters and peer co-retreatants will journey with you. There will be time for fun and prayer, discussion and silence, solitude and community. If you’ve ever asked yourself a question of what is your vocation, don’t miss this opportunity: let’s seek the answer together! We will begin on Friday, October 24 @ 4pm and finish at noon on October 26. Participation is free of charge (unless you can support us with a donation). Invite other young women and come together. Can you, please, forward this message to anybody who could be interested? Consider participation with us! Any questions? Contact me @ Sr. Margaret Lekan , OP Promoter of Vocations www.sistersop.com 708.458.3040 [/b] I have to tell you, they have some sweet accomodations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 It is not too late to sign up for this retreat! Two more weeks to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='dominicansoul' post='1675023' date='Oct 11 2008, 11:26 AM'] It is not too late to sign up for this retreat! Two more weeks to go![/quote] Just one more week to go! I am curious...how many of you have signed up? I hope if your are thinking about it, you won't hesitate! This is a great opportunity to get a taste of the life, and learn about Dominican spirituality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Faustina Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I wish I could go!!! I don't think my parents will be willing to drive all the way to Illinois on friday though. Thank you for telling us about this-I'll keep it in mind for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 [quote name='Maria Faustina' post='1680883' date='Oct 18 2008, 09:22 PM']I wish I could go!!! I don't think my parents will be willing to drive all the way to Illinois on friday though. Thank you for telling us about this-I'll keep it in mind for the future.[/quote] I'll keep you updated on future retreats. They'll be having one in the Spring of 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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