VeniteAdoremus Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Hi pham, As you might have noticed through the prayer requests, I was getting slightly stressed out. In light of that, my novice mistress and prioress have asked me to delay my entrance one year, so that I can make a clean cut and concentrate on important stuff. I am a bit disappointed, of course, but mainly very, very relieved. And also heartened by the care and common sense the sisters displayed through all my muddling about. So, not Our Lady's birthday present just yet But she's very patient...
SponsaChristi Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Venite, I´ll be praying for your way - if you feel relieved now it definately was the right decision of the sisters... for NOW. But, as you say: she´s is very patient - and HE also is! United in HIM, the bridgregroom...
InHisLove726 Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 I'll say some prayers for you. It must be difficult to have your entrance pushed back when you were so close to the date. But, I agree with SponsaChristi. If it brings you peace, then the right decision was made. God bless.
Indwelling Trinity Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 I too will be praying for you I understand both the relief and the disappointment tat this must be to you. You are handling it with true grace and trust in God and that is beautiful to see! Tenderly, Indwelling Trinity
laetitia crucis Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' date='22 August 2009 - 06:23 PM' timestamp='1250936593' post='1954224'] Hi pham, As you might have noticed through the prayer requests, I was getting slightly stressed out. In light of that, my novice mistress and prioress have asked me to delay my entrance one year, so that I can make a clean cut and concentrate on important stuff. I am a bit disappointed, of course, but mainly very, very relieved. And also heartened by the care and common sense the sisters displayed through all my muddling about. So, not Our Lady's birthday present just yet But she's very patient... [/quote] Maybe I'm being [i]slightly[/i] selfish in this remark, but I'm glad to have you around here a bit longer! You remain in my prayers!
Luigi Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 To paraphrase a rather well-known saying, "Stay home in love and peace to serve the Lord."
cmaD2006 Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' date='22 August 2009 - 07:23 AM' timestamp='1250936593' post='1954224'] Hi pham, As you might have noticed through the prayer requests, I was getting slightly stressed out. In light of that, my novice mistress and prioress have asked me to delay my entrance one year, so that I can make a clean cut and concentrate on important stuff. I am a bit disappointed, of course, but mainly very, very relieved. And also heartened by the care and common sense the sisters displayed through all my muddling about. So, not Our Lady's birthday present just yet But she's very patient... [/quote] Take it as a gift from the Lord -- you will see it as a wonderful blessing in the long run. I will pray for you while you continue to discern and wait.
tnavarro61 Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I can understand your disappointment. I've been in a similar position.. God has a plan for all of us. He will carry us. I just have a question (I'm sorry if I don't know the answer) but what community are you going to enter?
Sr Marianne Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' date='22 August 2009 - 12:23 PM' timestamp='1250936593' post='1954224'] Hi pham, As you might have noticed through the prayer requests, I was getting slightly stressed out. In light of that, my novice mistress and prioress have asked me to delay my entrance one year, so that I can make a clean cut and concentrate on important stuff. I am a bit disappointed, of course, but mainly very, very relieved. And also heartened by the care and common sense the sisters displayed through all my muddling about. So, not Our Lady's birthday present just yet But she's very patient... [/quote] Just keep faithful. The Lord will do the rest.
VeniteAdoremus Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for all the support I have been showered with care by my friends, and especially those close to me were very relieved, because they felt I was rushing. So that was nice to get confirmed Now to keep my eye on the price... In the mean time, I will get a part-time teaching job to reduce my college debt, which someone had very graciously offered to pay for me, but now he might be able to help others.
DameAgnes Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' date='23 August 2009 - 04:31 PM' timestamp='1251059486' post='1955090'] In the mean time, I will get a part-time teaching job to reduce my college debt, which someone had very graciously offered to pay for me, but now he might be able to help others. [/quote] Hmmmmm...what a good thought. Possibly your delay is meant to help someone else along. I will keep you in my pryaers!
the lords sheep Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Imagine my surprise to see a topic addressed to me! VA, I'm really happy for you! Yes, I would have loved to have shared an entrance date with you, but I completely understand: because after all, this isn't about you and me, this is about Christ and following His will. I hope that you have peace in this decision, and, that when your date rolls around, you feel even more prepared for all that the Lord has in store for you. I wish you all the best, and I will pray for you! I also hope that since you'll be out of the convent, you can write me every once in a while God bless you! In Christ, Lauren
Macies Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Dear VA, I don't know you so I feel odd offering anything to you other than my prayers and promise of support. God is truly with you and will be forever. His time is not always our time. A great test (perhaps the greatest?) of religious life is learning obedience. God has made it so that you will begin this test and learning earlier than you had planned. He is so good in giving us opportunities for holiness...even without the "mantle" of religious life. One truly can be holy in any state of life - married, single, religious, etc. I have no doubt the community has suffered in extending your entrance a year, but your future home shows great patience (such a good and holy thing!) and great love for you (even better!). May you be comforted as you prepare for a lifetime of love, and may your heart be strengthened in knowing how practical, loving and solid your future home is. One cannot ask for more than that (in my most humble opinion!). Your new friend, Macies
Indwelling Trinity Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 [quote name='Macies' date='26 August 2009 - 02:39 PM' timestamp='1251308355' post='1956356'] Dear VA, I don't know you so I feel odd offering anything to you other than my prayers and promise of support. God is truly with you and will be forever. His time is not always our time. A great test (perhaps the greatest?) of religious life is learning obedience. God has made it so that you will begin this test and learning earlier than you had planned. He is so good in giving us opportunities for holiness...even without the "mantle" of religious life. One truly can be holy in any state of life - married, single, religious, etc. I have no doubt the community has suffered in extending your entrance a year, but your future home shows great patience (such a good and holy thing!) and great love for you (even better!). May you be comforted as you prepare for a lifetime of love, and may your heart be strengthened in knowing how practical, loving and solid your future home is. One cannot ask for more than that (in my most humble opinion!). Your new friend, Macies [/quote] This is so beautiful a post and right on target. To have such a wise and loving community is a blessing from God ! Tenderly Indwelling Trinity
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