vee Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310508536' post='2266572'] [b] And I start on Aug. 8th. [/b] [/quote] The feast of St Dominic! Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310508536' post='2266572'] Amen, amen!! He is [i]sooooo[/i] good to me!! Although, He has His hands full now- He's obligated to grant me even more graces to be able to do this job well!! I officially accepted the position. And I start on Aug. 8th. So that's just less than a month to get all packed up, moved, get a car, and get all settled. Oh man. Craziness. [/quote] I really envy you (in a good way; holy envy). I am praying that you are able to get everything set by the date set out for you. May St. Dominic pray for you and intercede for your intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1310515313' post='2266606'] I really envy you (in a good way; holy envy). I am praying that you are able to get everything set by the date set out for you. May St. Dominic pray for you and intercede for your intentions. [/quote] :D ^ I am currently doing both of these!!! God is soooo generous with me!!! I trusted, even when I said: “I am sorely afflicted,” and when I said in my alarm: “No man can be trusted.” How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me? The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord’s name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all his people. O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful Your servant, Lord, your servant am I; you have loosened my bonds. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Psalm 116:10-19 Through Christ let us offer God a continual sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310508536' post='2266572'] Amen, amen!! He is [i]sooooo[/i] good to me!! Although, He has His hands full now- He's obligated to grant me even more graces to be able to do this job well!! I officially accepted the position. And I start on Aug. 8th. So that's just less than a month to get all packed up, moved, get a car, and get all settled. Oh man. Craziness. [/quote] Oooh I will definately remember you the day you start, as its the day I go for my live-in at Notting Hill. I'll have lots of time for praying too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 How are your parents taking it? If I remember correctly, you are living with them right now, right? I know it can't be easy to have non-Catholics for parents, especially something as important and life-changing as this. I'm praying that they support you regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1310518622' post='2266621'] How are your parents taking it? If I remember correctly, you are living with them right now, right? I know it can't be easy to have non-Catholics for parents, especially something as important and life-changing as this. I'm praying that they support you regardless. [/quote] My dad is perfectly okay with it. He thinks it's a great opportunity and he's happy to be able to have another place to travel to take pictures My mom, on the other hand, is having a harder time with it. She's happy for me and supportive. It hurts her, I know. And it hurts me to know that it hurts her. But, all in all, they are loving and supportive... just like the best Catholic parents would be. God's grace is so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310528290' post='2266686'] My dad is perfectly okay with it. He thinks it's a great opportunity and he's happy to be able to have another place to travel to take pictures My mom, on the other hand, is having a harder time with it. She's happy for me and supportive. It hurts her, I know. And it hurts me to know that it hurts her. But, all in all, they are loving and supportive... just like the best Catholic parents would be. God's grace is so good! [/quote] That's very good to hear. I don't know how my mom is going to fair when I finally move out. If all goes as planned and I move to be a missionary somewhere in the States, she's probably going to have "empty nest syndrome." She had a bit of it when my little sister moved out for college and my sister is moved out permanently now. Children moving is incredibly hard on the mothers especially. I'm glad to hear that your parents are taking it pretty well and are supportive of your decision. I think this is absolutely wonderful that you get to live with your community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310528290' post='2266686'] My dad is perfectly okay with it. He thinks it's a great opportunity and he's happy to be able to have another place to travel to take pictures My mom, on the other hand, is having a harder time with it. She's happy for me and supportive. It hurts her, I know. And it hurts me to know that it hurts her. But, all in all, they are loving and supportive... just like the best Catholic parents would be. God's grace is so good! [/quote] So, you're going to live with your Sisters, right? Are you going to be in a sort of aspirancy or postulancy now? Will your parents get to visit you, and call you, etc, whenever, or are you going to start having restrictions on that as you will when you officially enter? It could turn out to be a nice way to transition for your Mom. And it's definitely tough on the Catholic Moms for their daughters to be going to the convent, too. Do you know any other Moms of sisters that you could put her in touch with? I know my mom has really enjoyed knowing another lady whose daughter is in a convent (different order than my sister), because she has a much better understanding of the situation than parents who have never experienced anything like that. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1310528813' post='2266693'] So, you're going to live with your Sisters, right? Are you going to be in a sort of aspirancy or postulancy now? Will your parents get to visit you, and call you, etc, whenever, or are you going to start having restrictions on that as you will when you officially enter? It could turn out to be a nice way to transition for your Mom. And it's definitely tough on the Catholic Moms for their daughters to be going to the convent, too. Do you know any other Moms of sisters that you could put her in touch with? I know my mom has really enjoyed knowing another lady whose daughter is in a convent (different order than my sister), because she has a much better understanding of the situation than parents who have never experienced anything like that. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! [/quote] Yup, I'll be living in a little flat above the garage at the Novitiate! I won't technically be in any official formation stage, I don't think. So I'll still have quite a bit freedom in regards to contact with family and friend. I'll still have my cell phone and computer and car. I'll still be able to go home for Christmas and if I take a vacation. Still be able to go hang out with friends on occasion. I mean, obviously a lot of that will be restricted naturally. I certainly won't be going out every Friday night by any means. Nor will I be spending hours on the internet in the evenings like I do now. I'll be participating in community life as best I can in my circumstances. To be honest- I'm not sure what that will look like. I guess it'll just be something we feel out as we go. Life will certainly be different. Kind of like being in limbo, I guess. Not fully in the world... and not fully in the convent, either. It'll be interesting, to say the least! I'm not sure what to do with my mom. I'm hoping she'll fly out with me and meet the sisters again. I don't know how interested she'd be with talking with other parents... just because... I don't know. She has an amazing understanding, though... especially for a non-Catholic. It's beautiful. I mean, there's the natural pain of having a child move so far away, and of course of no more grandchildren... but she 'gets' the vocation, I think. Just amazing! I really think this is a great 'transition' for when I enter. So it won't be quite a stark "I'm living at home and now I can only talk once or twice a month" difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310530819' post='2266717'] Yup, I'll be living in a little flat above the garage at the Novitiate! I won't technically be in any official formation stage, I don't think. So I'll still have quite a bit freedom in regards to contact with family and friend. I'll still have my cell phone and computer and car. I'll still be able to go home for Christmas and if I take a vacation. Still be able to go hang out with friends on occasion. I mean, obviously a lot of that will be restricted naturally. I certainly won't be going out every Friday night by any means. Nor will I be spending hours on the internet in the evenings like I do now. I'll be participating in community life as best I can in my circumstances. To be honest- I'm not sure what that will look like. I guess it'll just be something we feel out as we go. Life will certainly be different. Kind of like being in limbo, I guess. Not fully in the world... and not fully in the convent, either. It'll be interesting, to say the least! I'm not sure what to do with my mom. I'm hoping she'll fly out with me and meet the sisters again. I don't know how interested she'd be with talking with other parents... just because... I don't know. She has an amazing understanding, though... especially for a non-Catholic. It's beautiful. I mean, there's the natural pain of having a child move so far away, and of course of no more grandchildren... but she 'gets' the vocation, I think. Just amazing! I really think this is a great 'transition' for when I enter. So it won't be quite a stark "I'm living at home and now I can only talk once or twice a month" difference. [/quote] I think it will be great! When I was originally discerning and was looking at COLW we talked about doing something like this while I paid off my loan (the joys of modern life, eh?). I wouldn't be at all suprised if you find yourself gradually separating yourself more and more from secular life and spending more time with your sisters as you adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 August 8th is only 6 days after my 20th birthday. I can remember that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaatee Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 TB, After all the discussion regarding your job acceptance, I have forgotten which community you'll be 'living' (and discerning?) with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Yaatee' timestamp='1310595133' post='2267115'] TB, After all the discussion regarding your job acceptance, I have forgotten which community you'll be 'living' (and discerning?) with! [/quote] She's discerning with the SSVM. Edited July 14, 2011 by homeschoolmom privacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Cruz Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310403035' post='2265766'] Thanks for all of the prayers and encouragement, everyone. It's a beautiful thing to trust in God's will alone. There is no real need to feel the sting of hurt pride, or at least no need to pay attention to it if it is there. There is no need to worry. There is no need to fear. Although emotions come and are felt strongly... God alone... and what can be better? It's all about loving Him, anyways, despite of... or perhaps because of our situations. If I am to be here at home for another year, then I embrace that... although it will continue to hurt and there will be suffering in it. If I am to just get up and move without regard to actually having a job, then I embrace that... although it will be difficult to do. I don't care [i]what[/i] it is God wants me to do... I just want to know it so I can do it. And I just don't know. Nor am I in a position to know. If He wanted me to know right now, He'd make it clear. I'm afraid I'm not listening very clearly... which is certainly possible. But luckily, with a superior and a spiritual director, I think that I'll be given my answer. And of course lots of prayer. [/quote] Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Cruz Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1310416619' post='2265873'] Divine humour. Let's all just have a laugh, okay? 'Cause God's ways are, really, pretty hysterical. On a different note… prayers would be great right now. There's been a major turn in events and I've been offered the position. I need to pray and talk to my spiritual director and try and sort through this mess of a weekend. [/quote] Haha! Love it! Praying and trusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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