InHisLove726 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 Also, when I first started college, I didn't know what kind of major I should pursue. I thought a lot about Veterinary Medicine, but also liked Psychology. I took a Myers-Briggs Personality test, and found out that I am an "ISFJ" and that between the two, psychology was more suited to my personality. But another thing that astonished me later on, after I started discerning, was the fact that I am also suited to religious occupations! Upon doing research on the I.S.F.J. personality, I discovered that both Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St. Teresa of Avila were both considered I.S.F.J.'s also, which was incredibly interesting.
Hilde Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Lol, I took an online test and got these results I N F J Strength of the preferences % 28 50 12 67 I don't know how reliable an online personality test is though.
Maria_Faustina Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Huh, I thought I was the only one who always had a hard time explaining my love for the Carmelites--while I'm in application for Franciscans! When I was still discerning orders last summer, it was these two (and slightly the (cloistered, habited) Benedictines of Mary in Kansas City). They are similar, but I don't think I realized that at the time. I had found the website of the Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus and for a year soo wanted to go on their discernment retreat last August. I wasn't able to, and I was very upset--I was really drawn to their life. And yes, I loved their habit. It's just something about them, and there always will be--I mean, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel? They're just, like, an awesome order--they just give off this "we are intense, and amazing, and really holy" vibe. (They even have a cool name ). It was right before that at the Steubenville Conference that St. Francis started "stalking" me (you know, in the nice, non-creepy-although-still-weird way), and I just fell in love with him and his spirituality. I mean, his love for God was just incredible--people think of him as just a peaceful animal lover, but his penance and humility and willing suffering cannot be ignored. And the stigmata--can you imagine? He awes me, because you can see the absolute love and power of God--THROUGH him. Two months later I visit the Poor Clares, and now, God willing, am soon entering! I've settled for joyfully living as a Franciscan, but always having a love of Carmel--I'd gladly recommend either order to someone discerning. (For example, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George are another wonderful Franciscan order). I hope that all had a point! Prayers, and Pax Christi JMJFC+
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Maria_Faustina' post='1891895' date='Jun 15 2009, 07:11 PM']Huh, I thought I was the only one who always had a hard time explaining my love for the Carmelites--while I'm in application for Franciscans! When I was still discerning orders last summer, it was these two (and slightly the (cloistered, habited) Benedictines of Mary in Kansas City). They are similar, but I don't think I realized that at the time. I had found the website of the Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus and for a year soo wanted to go on their discernment retreat last August. I wasn't able to, and I was very upset--I was really drawn to their life. And yes, I loved their habit. It's just something about them, and there always will be--I mean, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel? They're just, like, an awesome order--they just give off this "we are intense, and amazing, and really holy" vibe. (They even have a cool name ). It was right before that at the Steubenville Conference that St. Francis started "stalking" me (you know, in the nice, non-creepy-although-still-weird way), and I just fell in love with him and his spirituality. I mean, his love for God was just incredible--people think of him as just a peaceful animal lover, but his penance and humility and willing suffering cannot be ignored. And the stigmata--can you imagine? He awes me, because you can see the absolute love and power of God--THROUGH him. Two months later I visit the Poor Clares, and now, God willing, am soon entering! I've settled for joyfully living as a Franciscan, but always having a love of Carmel--I'd gladly recommend either order to someone discerning. (For example, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George are another wonderful Franciscan order). I hope that all had a point! Prayers, and Pax Christi JMJFC+[/quote] That would have been awesome if you were at the retreat in August because I was there! Unfortunately, though, I had a stomach virus at the same time, so I had to stay in the guest room for most of the retreat, but I caught some of it. I fell in love with St. Francis because I very much desire absolute simplicity in all things. I understand how he wanted to live in his time. His spirituality is very much desirable to this age for those who wish to abandon our earthly practices in our efforts to be holy. He was not very educated (he only went to school for 3 years), but his spirituality is VERY understandable and easy to follow. I think he has adopted me! I like to think that he is my patron because my first name is not a saint's name, but my middle name is Frances. He is utterly incredible! He changed my way of thinking too, because I thought that you had to be pure your entire life to receive the stigmata (ex: St. Catherine of Siena or St. Padre Pio). He wasn't! He was a playboy up until his 24th year. It just makes me understand that God knows what is in our hearts. Francis was destined for sanctity! Edited June 16, 2009 by InHisLove726
WisdomSeeker Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='Hilde' post='1891867' date='Jun 16 2009, 12:55 AM']Lol, I took an online test and got these results I N F J Strength of the preferences % 28 50 12 67 I don't know how reliable an online personality test is though.[/quote] I took this test as well and here are the results it gave me: I N F J Strength of the preferences 22 50 50 33
TeresaBenedicta Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='WisdomSeeker' post='1892483' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:29 AM']I took this test as well and here are the results it gave me: I N F J Strength of the preferences 22 50 50 33[/quote] I've taken a few of these tests before and I always get INTJ, with near average for I (borderline E) and very high NTJ numbers. It would be interesting to see if certain spiritualities draw certain personalities and what the connections might be.
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1892615' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:22 AM']I've taken a few of these tests before and I always get INTJ, with near average for I (borderline E) and very high NTJ numbers. It would be interesting to see if certain spiritualities draw certain personalities and what the connections might be.[/quote] Hmmmmm, now you've done it! You know I won't get to sleep tonight because of the research I'm going to be doing on this right? It's all your fault!
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 THIS is very interesting!!!! [url="http://www.msgr.ca/msgr-3/personalitytypeprayers.html"]http://www.msgr.ca/msgr-3/personalitytypeprayers.html[/url] Apparently, I'm considered an "Ignatian" type of spirituality!
WisdomSeeker Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 [size=3]I'm considered an 'Augustinian' type of spirituality![/size]
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='WisdomSeeker' post='1892668' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:54 AM'][size=3]I'm considered an 'Augustinian' type of spirituality![/size][/quote] VERY interesting! See?!? Psychology IS fun!
Agnes Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 This is really interesting! I took the test and got: E S F P 67 56 38 1 According to the other page you posted, I'm definately a Franciscan. . . Good thing I'm going to be one, lol!
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Agnes' post='1893091' date='Jun 16 2009, 12:24 PM']This is really interesting! I took the test and got: E S F P 67 56 38 1 According to the other page you posted, I'm definately a Franciscan. . . Good thing I'm going to be one, lol![/quote] I don't know if I quite agree with the idea that I am an "Ignatian" spiritual person. I don't imagine myself in situations ever, so it doesn't fit. I think I need to take the test again to see if I'm on the border between Judging and Perceiving. If I'm at 50, then it would be a toss up. Let's see.... I'll post it later. Edited June 16, 2009 by InHisLove726
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I'm an INTP to the bone, and that prayer suits me oh so well
InHisLove726 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 I took the online test again at Humanmetrics.com, and came out an: I S F J 67 12 25 67 I guess the Ignatian thing does match me closest. Strange!
Hilde Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Your Type is ENTJ Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging Strength of the preferences % 11 62 12 67 It seems to vary a little. Regarding Fransiscans....We have [url="http://www.fransiskushjelpen.no/"]Fransiskushjelpen[/url], they're a charitable organisation with a lot of volunteers. They work with the sick, the mourning and the drug addicted.
InHisLove726 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='Hilde' post='1893967' date='Jun 17 2009, 12:18 AM']Your Type is ENTJ Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging Strength of the preferences % 11 62 12 67 It seems to vary a little. Regarding Fransiscans....We have [url="http://www.fransiskushjelpen.no/"]Fransiskushjelpen[/url], they're a charitable organisation with a lot of volunteers. They work with the sick, the mourning and the drug addicted.[/quote] Apparently your spirituality is Thomistic. Regarding the Franciscan group, I wish we had something like that here.
Hilde Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 It seems as though I'm both idealist and rationalist. And bothe Augustinian and 'Thomistic. Maybe I'll be a volunteer there sometime. I have a friend who really wants to. We had someone who worked there come visit us in our youth group. He talked about what they did, and he seemed very interested in recruiting us.
truthfinder Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Your Type is INFJ Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging Strength of the preferences % I N F J 22 12 25 44 This put me in the Augustinian category. But how does Augustinian prayer connect with my attraction to Carmel? (I really don't know much about the difference between Thomist or Augstinian prayer or thought.) The explanation, though, was really close to my personality when I looked up what INFJ was.
InHisLove726 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 [quote name='truthfinder' post='1894108' date='Jun 17 2009, 02:11 AM']Your Type is INFJ Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging Strength of the preferences % I N F J 22 12 25 44 This put me in the Augustinian category. But how does Augustinian prayer connect with my attraction to Carmel? (I really don't know much about the difference between Thomist or Augstinian prayer or thought.) The explanation, though, was really close to my personality when I looked up what INFJ was.[/quote] I think Augustinian spirituality would be VERY compatible with the Carmelites. It says that your personality is one that likes to pray, meditate and contemplate--3 very necessary and useful qualities with Carmelites. This is suggestive of a Carmelite vocation as well: [quote]Since the life of the intuitive-Feeling personality revolves around personal relationships, this will also be true in the intuitive-Feeling personality type's prayer life. [b]The NF should endeavor to create a good, loving relationship with each person of the Trinity: a parental relationship with the First Person; a brotherly, friendly relationship with Jesus; a spousal relationship of love with the Holy Spirit.[/b] Icons, statues, and other representations of art which express beautifully and symbolically a good relationship with God will also help the intuitive-Feeling personality in prayer.[/quote]
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