emmaberry Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1345337601' post='2469898'] Yes! I met her at breakfast yesterday! She is amesome! Edit: I'm pretty sure it was her at least! [/quote] I am sure it was. As nice as she was, it makes me so happy to think of you knowing TEN Srs of Life novices. Lucky duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscerningCatholic Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I totally went through that at a conference this summer! I met two DSMME...but I haven't met any Sisters of Life yet. You know TEN! Did you meet Sr. Faustina?? I saw a video of her on YouTube telling her vocation story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Franciscan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Annie12, it is so contagious to hear your excitement for these sisters, but mostly for your vocation and, of course, your Lord Jesus! You now know he loves you so very much. I am sure it gave Him great joy to read your post today. You know He did! Prayers for you and your discernment / vocation to the Sisters of Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) I was guessing ten... let me count how many there are in a picture I took of them as a group... lets see... I counted 11 sisters but I didn't get to meet 3 of them (there wasn't enough time ) So, I guess I met 8 of the 11 that came! Its just so amesome! Edit: Also, I was focusing on meeting the sisters. So, I didn't tell them I was interested in their order. But Soon enough they will know! I feel so bubbly and happy right now... sorta like a soda that has been shaken up and is ready to explode! Edited August 19, 2012 by Annie12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wonderful! Prayers that everything continue as you want and as He wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Giving thanks, Annie. I have been praying for you daily that you discernment confusions would sort out. Try not to be upset if the confusion returns, just gently work through it trusting in The Lord all the way- confusion may or may not return and my daily prayer will be that it will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) [color=#0000FF]OK OK... I don't want to sound like I'm tossing cold water here, but let me sound like your grumpy Vocation Director/Novice Mistress/VS Extern type for a few seconds.....[/color] Annie12, I'm really glad you had a wonderful Camp and such an amesome experience... and yes, go ahead and start the application proces.... just remember, vocation isn't all about the feelings, and sometimes those feelings can drop of, thump!, after a big emotional high, OK? So.... enjoy how great this feels.. but remember it may not always feel this way, and that's OK. If God is calling, he;ll see you through those dubious times too.... [color=#0000FF]Now, after that public service announcement. CONGRATULATIONS & HURRAY!!!!!!! [/color] [color=#A52A2A]Jesus IS wonderful! And so are you![/color] Edited August 19, 2012 by AnneLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='AnneLine' timestamp='1345346987' post='2469989'] [color=#0000FF]OK OK... I don't want to sound like I'm tossing cold water here, but let me sound like your grumpy Vocation Director/Novice Mistress/VS Extern type for a few seconds.....[/color] Annie12, I'm really glad you had a wonderful Camp and such an amesome experience... and yes, go ahead and start the application proces.... just remember, vocation isn't all about the feelings, and sometimes those feelings can drop of, thump!, after a big emotional high, OK? So.... enjoy how great this feels.. but remember it may not always feel this way, and that's OK. If God is calling, he;ll see you through those dubious times too.... [color=#0000FF]Now, after that public service announcement. CONGRATULATIONS & HURRAY!!!!!!! [/color] [color=#A52A2A]Jesus IS wonderful! And so are you![/color] [/quote] I understand your concern! So, the thing is though, ever since I have started discerning I have thought God may be calling me to the sisters of life. And I'm not starting the application process I just want to go to the come and see retreat! I'm taking one step at a time. I'm just really Jazzed about my experience at camp! It made me so happy to feel so strongly that God may be calling me to the Sisters of Life. I was basically praying about it every day before the Blessed sacrament. So, I hope I can can give you some comfort in saying that I'm not acting upon feeling but feeling are a result of my conclusion (that God may be leading me to the SOL). I feel so filled with the Holy Spirit! It's Amazing! Also, the reason I diverted from discerning religious life was because I was acting upon my feelings. But yeah...After being before the Blessed sacrament ALL week, I feel so clear headed! it's amesome! I am so joyful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 That's fine... I just wanted to be sure you knew... becuase I know people (decades worth of people!) who hve been hurt sometimes when the feelings went away.... and they do.... but God willing, the vocation stays. Just like any other relationship... just like any marriage. So.... you have a WONDERFUL come & see! and make time for lots of dates (adoration time, prayer time, walks with Jesus).... and just take it one step at a time. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWaySoul Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 This thread makes me happy I'm praying for you, Annie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaberry Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wonderful advice AnneLine. I had so many feelings when I first began discerning that I was walking around singing and dancing. Even when the clouds were out I could feel the sun. I know that sounds so ickishly hippie, but it was true. It was like nothing could touch me, and that consolation was a grace of God, because I needed it to supplement my lack of courage at contacting communities and telling my family about my vocaton. Since applying to the Roswell Poor Clares, those feelings have been taken away very suddenly. This was difficult, especially at the beginning. It is so easy to equate feelings with vocation, or feelings with God's love for us. I guess it is that 'uh-oh' feeling engaged or married people get if the passion they have for one another dims for some reason. However, going through this has made me realize that God is so good to let us feel desolation before we enter! He is not just pumping us up with these ecstatic feelings only to let us struggle once we are 'in,' so to speak. He often gives us both experiences and then lets us decide...the complete free will He allows us is very humbling! For all I know, you have already been through both consolation and desolation and could teach me a few things! It seems like you are doing the right thing in using this gift of consolation as courage to schedule the come & see. I have a feeling that, if you are on the right track with the Sisters of Life, the consolation will continue with the purpose of inspiring and renewing you in the steps you will need to apply. God bless you, and I am praying for your vocation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm so glad you had an amesome time! You have been struggling for a few months now, so it's wonderful to see you so happy. The Sisters of Life are a terrific group and -- while I'm not called there -- their apostolate is so needed today. I hope you are able to make a "Come & See" retreat soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wonderful news and I am so very happy for you....He has brought you out of the parched land and to His side, praise Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniJesuAmorMi Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm very happy for you. I hope you remain faithful and thankful wherever, and however, you are led. It is so beautiful that you were open to receive all of the graces that He wanted to give you. Pray that you will hold onto all of them, especially when you are tested. When these times get difficult and nothing seems clear know that He's there just as much, or even more, than the times when we seem so certain about what we are doing and where we are going. When anything gets heavy on your heart say to yourself, "Jesus is coming." and make haste to go with Him to help Him with His Cross. His ways seem so mysterious at times, but I think the contemplative heart will see Him through it all and trust that if anything gets to be too much and it just seems that we are left to ourselves He will in some way show us that He is there and always has been. Then we have the strength to keep going. I think often about how in the Gospel of St. Luke it is stated that Mary "pondered all these things in Her Heart." Lets ask Her to always see Jesus as She did during those times and ask for Her childlike trust and faith. Please pray for me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiara Francesco Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Here Annie12, this is for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn1yFZl1nZs&feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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