the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 My family is coming with me. Well only a small fraction. My mom and my sister. I'm nervous! Haha I hope the postulants come with Sr.Mary John to visit with us! I hope I can be in formation with those crazy Carmelites. Any questions you want me to ask? Anything? Lol! Benedicite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InPersonaChriste Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I think it is wonderful that your mother and sister are going! My mom, sister, and brother-in-law came with me to see the Visitation Nuns in south America. It was a wonderful thing to see my mother so enthusiastic about it because she never has been as open to it. Pax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm bery nervous because my little sister has neveer met a nun! Haha and my mom was not supportive whatsoever until our first visit to this carmel. A sign? I think so! I will continue to pray about it. I mean I have 2 years or so left to discern. No rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InPersonaChriste Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306517506' post='2246810'] I'm bery nervous because my little sister has neveer met a nun! Haha and my mom was not supportive whatsoever until our first visit to this carmel. A sign? I think so! I will continue to pray about it. I mean I have 2 years or so left to discern. No rush. [/quote] Thats good! wow 2 years?! I think after meeting nuns I would explode (I have been discerning for quite a while!)... I really have a strong desire to visit a convent for a week. The Visitation nuns asked me but I had doubts. I am now counting all of my prayers on the Benedictines, I hope that they will allow me to visit. And If I do not feel called there, then I hope God will give me another chance in Chile. Edited May 27, 2011 by InPersonaChriste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Have a lovely time. I met my now sister-in-law in the parlour, it must have been very strange for her as she and my family are not Catholic but we hit it off immediately. i will be praying for you and hope the visit goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thank you faith! That means a lot to me. Aree you still in Carmel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 171, have fun! And relate your tales when you get back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306518402' post='2246822'] Thank you faith! That means a lot to me. Aree you still in Carmel? [/quote] No but I am hoping to return by the end of the year. My heart is still in Carmel though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hosea 2:16!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Hosea 2:16!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1306519444' post='2246830'] No but I am hoping to return by the end of the year. My heart is still in Carmel though. [/quote] As Bl Elizabeth of the Trinity says " Jesus recognizes a Carmelite by her heart" and as far as I know Carmel is to be alone with the Alone, on the cross with Him for love of Him and others. It isnt necessary to be in a monastery or habit for that. St Catherine of Siena speaks of a cell of the heart so where is Carmel but in the heart. In the heart where the Father, Son and Spirit are and on the cross of daily life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 it.was.amesome. she's going to set a date for me to go on retreat even though I'm younger than the minimum age for a retreat! Yayayaya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 2 years to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1306528881' post='2246864'] it.was.amesome. she's going to set a date for me to go on retreat even though I'm younger than the minimum age for a retreat! Yayayaya! [/quote] Fantastic! How old are you?? Im amazed by some of you young women on here, I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am 14. but I wish I could graduate NOW. Hhaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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