Irishdancingmimi Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Dear Phatmassers, I know I'm not very active on this forum, but I just had to say this! I received a call from Sister Mary Emily of the Nashville Dominicans late Monday night. I have been accepted to the postulancy. God is so good! I have a lot of shopping, packing, sewing, and saying goodbyes to do in the next 20 days! Please keep me in your prayers that I will respond generously to this most wonderful call from God. Although I don't post much, I do read a lot of stuff on here. Know that you guys are in my prayers!
Deus te Amat Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Irishdancingmimi' post='1927217' date='Jul 21 2009, 09:18 PM']Dear Phatmassers, I know I'm not very active on this forum, but I just had to say this! I received a call from Sister Mary Emily of the Nashville Dominicans late Monday night. I have been accepted to the postulancy. God is so good! I have a lot of shopping, packing, sewing, and saying goodbyes to do in the next 20 days! Please keep me in your prayers that I will respond generously to this most wonderful call from God. Although I don't post much, I do read a lot of stuff on here. Know that you guys are in my prayers! [/quote] WOW, Congratulations! That's so awesome. I'm kinda jealous. How many are in this postulant class?
Deus te Amat Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Irishdancingmimi' post='1927239' date='Jul 21 2009, 09:30 PM']22! [/quote]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Wow! Those Dominicans... they increase in number all the time! Congratulations! There is so much wonderful news going around VS these days! God speed! We will certainly keep you in our prayers!
deusluxmea Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee!!!!!!
shortnun Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks be to God!!! Awesome news and many prayers.
InHisLove726 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Irishdancingmimi' post='1927217' date='Jul 21 2009, 09:18 PM']Dear Phatmassers, I know I'm not very active on this forum, but I just had to say this! I received a call from Sister Mary Emily of the Nashville Dominicans late Monday night. I have been accepted to the postulancy. God is so good! I have a lot of shopping, packing, sewing, and saying goodbyes to do in the next 20 days! Please keep me in your prayers that I will respond generously to this most wonderful call from God. Although I don't post much, I do read a lot of stuff on here. Know that you guys are in my prayers! [/quote] I AM THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!!! THAT IS FABULOUS NEWS!!!! PRAISED BE JESUS CHRIST!!!! Edited July 22, 2009 by InHisLove726
DameAgnes Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Yay yay yay! So glad for you - and the other 21! You're not a class - you're a battalion!
Maria Faustina Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 CHEEEEYEAHHHHHH!!!! MORE SOLDIERS FOR THE DOMINICAN ARMY-22!! AHHHHH!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you!!!! I'll definetly be praying for you!!!! God bless our Dominicans
CatherineM Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 So what do you need to buy before you enter a convent?
InHisLove726 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) [quote name='CatherineM' post='1927500' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:20 PM']So what do you need to buy before you enter a convent?[/quote] I imagine it's a lot like other places. But I'm just guessing.... -Socks -T-shirts -Underwear -Pantyhose or tights -4 volume set of Liturgy of the Hours --etc. I remember my friend, Elizabeth (who is entering the Carmelites DCJ in Sept.), telling me how much stuff she had to buy! I was like, 'Are you joining the army or a convent?!??!?" Edited July 22, 2009 by InHisLove726
eagle_eye222001 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Congratulations ---------------- Now playing: [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/john+powell/track/the+bourne+identity"]John Powell - The Bourne Identity[/url] via [url="http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/"]FoxyTunes[/url]
CatherineM Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' post='1927518' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:25 PM'] I imagine it's a lot like other places. But I'm just guessing.... -Socks -T-shirts -Underwear -Pantyhose or tights -4 volume set of Liturgy of the Hours --etc. I remember my friend, Elizabeth (who is entering the Carmelites DCJ in Sept.), telling me how much stuff she had to buy! I was like, 'Are you joining the army or a convent?!??!?" [/quote] When my son went in the Navy, he was only allowed to take white briefs with him. I guess they didn't want him showing up in silk paisley boxers. I'm assuming the convent wouldn't want you wearing something similar. Everything had to be unscented, and since they didn't want to have to rifle through everything, they told him he'd have to buy all his toiletries once he got there. He basically went with just what he had on. The Navy wasn't dealing with just 22 people though.
littlesister Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Wonderful news! You're going to have a busy few weeks...
Irishdancingmimi Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you all so much for you replies! Yes, I will be very busy these weeks; however, its a good busy. Everything I do in preparation for entrance is a small gift I can give to God...All leading up to me giving myself wholly to him! CatherineM, it is exactly what InHisLove said. Basically the stuff that she said plus a wristwatch, black shoes, and just practical things that one would need. Thanks to everyone for your prayers! Peace! ~Melissa
Luigi Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 You also need to start practicing saying the Magnificat with a Southern accent, if you want to fit in with the Nashvillains - "Mah soul declay-ers th' goodness o' the Lard!" Once you've got it down pat, go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
sacredheartandbloodofjesus Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Iam discerning benedictine or carmelite life as a monk or hermit, please pray for me as i pray for you. (as soon as you read this just say 3 hail marys for me and that will be enough thank you.}
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