InPersonaChriste Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 How long have you been discerning and what is your favorite prayer? Mine is from a Maiden's wreath Englighten me to know your will, and strenghthen me to do it. Prepare my heart to meet your love, and cling forever to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnavarro61 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've been discerning since 2007 I never realized how time flies until today came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnavarro61 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've been discerning since 2007 I never realized how time flies until today came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilier98 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've been discerning for a little over a year God I offer myself to thee to build with me and do with me as Thou wilt Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better do Thy will Take away my difficulties that victory over them may bear witness to those that I would help of Thy power, Thy love and Thy way of life May I do Thy will always God, I turn my will and my life over to your care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) I have been discerning on and off since December 2007. I had two periods in that time when I was not discerning because either I felt I wasn't called or I became very confused. I just recently started discerning again after a break of about 6 months. Before this time, I was convinced God was not calling me because every order I contacted turned me down. Now, I have hope since the order I am discerning is open to those with medical illnesses. My favorite prayer is the Hail Mary. I also like Hail, Holy Queen and the Memorae by St. Bernard (Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary...). Edited March 30, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've been discerning my whole life and am still doing so! My favorite prayers are Rosary Anima Christi Veni Spiritu Sancti any prayers - I love to pray..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InPersonaChriste Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1301446755' post='2224491'] I've been discerning my whole life and am still doing so! My favorite prayers are Rosary Anima Christi Veni Spiritu Sancti any prayers - I love to pray..... [/quote] Beautiful! I like what everyone has said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamomile Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The Our Father Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Magdalene Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've been seriously discerning for just over a year now. My favourite prayers Haily Mary and the prayer to St Michael the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 For about a year, but I think God's been gently drawing me closer to Him for quite a while! Whether or not I'm called to be a Sister, my relationship with Him has grown- which is the most important! My favorite prayer is the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Oh, how I need His mercy! But all prayers = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulBride Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have been discerning on and off since I was in first grade. Seriously for about 3 years. Favorite prayer is the Anima Christi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Would you like to share your discernment story with us? How long have you been discerning? Have you visited/are you considering any particular communities? If theere is anything we can do to encourage your vocation, let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InPersonaChriste Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='Lisa' timestamp='1301500324' post='2224691'] Would you like to share your discernment story with us? How long have you been discerning? Have you visited/are you considering any particular communities? If theere is anything we can do to encourage your vocation, let us know! [/quote] I didn't expect anyone to notice that I was not answering this question. I have been discerning for 5 years, and I have recently contacted the order I feel most drawn too. I have met the Monks in wesminster abbey where my brothers went for Minor Seminary, and I have met a Dominican sister of Saint Cecilia, a grey nun, and a blue nun ( I never asked her order). I have also asked questions with some Byzantine sisters. None of these orders I have felt called too. Truth is I am really Catholic and very traditional. :D So i am trying to fit my "style" with what God wants. I love the Franciscan order and the Benedictine order. The nun i am currently in contact with is Benedictine. Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) [quote name='InPersonaChriste' timestamp='1301501118' post='2224692'] I didn't expect anyone to notice that I was not answering this question. I have been discerning for 5 years, and I have recently contacted the order I feel most drawn too. I have met the Monks in wesminster abbey where my brothers went for Minor Seminary, and I have met a Dominican sister of Saint Cecilia, a grey nun, and a blue nun ( I never asked her order). I have also asked questions with some Byzantine sisters. None of these orders I have felt called too. Truth is I am really Catholic and very traditional. :D So i am trying to fit my "style" with what God wants. I love the Franciscan order and the Benedictine order. The nun i am currently in contact with is Benedictine. Prayers [/quote] If you haven't already, you might want to look into the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. They are a really beautiful order with the Latin Mass and full habit. I don't feel called at all to the Benedictine charism, but if I did, I'd consider them. I love their ceremonies for investiture and vows. http://www.benedictinesofmary.org/ Edited March 30, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I guess it's been almost four years now. That's kind of crazy to think about! But, then again, I felt "the call" shortly after/coinciding with my baptism four years ago (well, four years ago April 7th). It took me a while to recognize what that desire [i]was[/i], as I didn't really know a whole lot about religious life. And then I spent two years wrestling with it. Last year I finally gave in, while I was finishing school. And for the past nine or ten months, I've been working my bum off to get my student loans paid off so I can enter. Wow. Four years. As for my favorite prayer... I'd have to say it's Blessed Elizabeth's prayer to the Holy Trinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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