PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Grr double post. But props for getting a two for one on the post count Edited November 20, 2012 by PadrePioOfPietrelcino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='PadrePioOfPietrelcino' timestamp='1353390316' post='2513492'] It's not that I think you have a religious vocation, I just plain lack a lot of information ( and charism of a Bishop) to make that kind of call. However I know that Diocesan vs Religious life was a debate you were working with, you went to one Seminary and was able to find an answer for you there, and I find it providential that shortly after you are invited to visit the Brs. Perhaps God is trying to give you an opportunity to find even more clarity for your life. [/quote] I see. Well, I think it would be beneficial to go. I just want to make sure I'm not wasting anyone's time or money. If they don't think I am doing either of these things, then I cannot see a good reason not to go. The timing is a little perfect, so God is either trying to pull me in this direction or let me know with absolute certainty that I am called to marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353391474' post='2513508'] I see. Well, I think it would be beneficial to go. I just want to make sure I'm not wasting anyone's time or money. If they don't think I am doing either of these things, then I cannot see a good reason not to go. The timing is a little perfect, so God is either trying to pull me in this direction or let me know with absolute certainty that I am called to marriage. [/quote] Or the generous single life, don't forget that as men we have 5 different vocations to figure between women have three. Discernment is soo easy peesie for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='PadrePioOfPietrelcino' timestamp='1353391862' post='2513511'] Or the generous single life, don't forget that as men we have 5 different vocations to figure between women have three. Discernment is soo easy peesie for them. [/quote] Of course. I was actually thinking about that. And it is of course very unfair that women get such an easy ride. With us you have to discern the priesthood, priesthood + Religious life, religious life, deacon, married life, OR the single life. They get to take deacon and priest right out of the equation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscerningCatholic Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Go. Go. Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 For what it's worth, speaking from experience, marriage is dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1353393701' post='2513527'] For what it's worth, speaking from experience, marriage is dumb. [/quote] Well that just settles everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonNovi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 FP, just think about it, what are the chances someone is going to pay for a plane ticket again? These are rare opportunities, you have to take them with both hands. You're absolutely not sure about your vocation at this moment, so keep checking your options when possible. If religious life is still an option, this is a major chance to check it out. If God wants you somewhere, He'll get you there. Maybe He wants you to discover the religious life. Or He wants you to check it out so you can decide it's not the life for you. Either way, you're given the chance to have a nice week with the Brothers, take it and enjoy it! It happened to me too. The motherhouse of my congregation is just too far from where I live, and it's a little bit too expensive to get there on my own. But one of their priests wanted to go back for a few days, and gave me the opportunity to go with him. Two months ago exact the same thing. They had ordinations and he wanted some company in the car. I'm just happy I visited, it was very nice every time, even without thinking about a vocation (but in my case I was thinking about it, and these visits only made me want to go back as soon as possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353390160' post='2513488'] This whole situation has me thinking so hard about religious life. It's suddenly appealing again. Why do all things have to appeal to me... [/quote] In the brief times I have seen your posts on Phatmass, this is what I have gathered. You're a teenager, no? Teenagers tend to be guided by, well, feelings. God [i]does[/i] use our feelings and desires to guide us to where He wants us, but that requires some maturity in discernment, and this is (in my opinion) different. You seem to be in the middle of the typical wavering between, "Wow being a priest would be cool," to "Wow, marriage would be cool." I know it, I experienced it a whole lot myself when I was in high school. Taking time to go on a discernment retreat would be beneficial, if only to help give you maturity in discernment. It will help make your vocational path that much clearer. (Note that I'm not saying you're not mature or that you haven't discerned well, just that this would be a good way to help you discern. I don't think that's wasting time or money. You might come out of it [i]really really[/i] liking it. Or you might decide it's not for you. Either way, you're getting closer to figuring out exactly what God wants from you, and that's always a good thing. If you were in the middle of dating, I'd say no. But as it is, I say go. So yeah. Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='MIkolbe' timestamp='1353379770' post='2513380'] Go [/quote] [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353380457' post='2513396'] Well, I want to go. [/quote] good, then go. The rest of this is smoke filled, palor house junk. you want to know what to do? someone invites you.. you want to go. then go. 'oh but my reasoning may not be right or perfect or whatever!!" to which I respond, you're 16. you are not going to have it figured out. stop hemming and hawing and go. if it ain't meant to be, then it ain't meant to be. stop trying to out-think God. He calls. You listen. it's only as simple or as hard as you make it. and quite frankly... your constant threads about who you have a crush on, and who you're dating...or emily.. or pictures at a wedding... these all seem to reek of someone trying to convince themselves of something... so when there is talk of 'oh golly gee, i really am unsure of my reasonings for going on this trip' it just reaffirms you're trying to convince yourself of something.....but i guess just my take, little man. to put this in terms you seem to want to believe....what if this event will cement and affirm that you are [b]not[/b] meant to be a priest? Maybe He is trying to tell you to come a little closer, cause He's gotta talk louder and directly in your ear that this ISN'T meant for you. The fact is, you don't know. So go and maybe you'll find out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='MIkolbe' timestamp='1353413748' post='2513590'] good, then go. The rest of this is smoke filled, palor house junk. you want to know what to do? someone invites you.. you want to go. then go. 'oh but my reasoning may not be right or perfect or whatever!!" to which I respond, you're 16. you are not going to have it figured out. stop hemming and hawing and go. if it ain't meant to be, then it ain't meant to be. stop trying to out-think God. He calls. You listen. it's only as simple or as hard as you make it. and quite frankly... your constant threads about who you have a crush on, and who you're dating...or emily.. or pictures at a wedding... these all seem to reek of someone trying to convince themselves of something... so when there is talk of 'oh golly gee, i really am unsure of my reasonings for going on this trip' it just reaffirms you're trying to convince yourself of something.....but i guess just my take, little man. to put this in terms you seem to want to believe....what if this event will cement and affirm that you are [b]not[/b] meant to be a priest? Maybe He is trying to tell you to come a little closer, cause He's gotta talk louder and directly in your ear that this ISN'T meant for you. The fact is, you don't know. So go and maybe you'll find out.. [/quote] Well, this is all quite clearly of God. If I can get a serious-ish post out of you then this must be the real thing! And out-think God? I can't even out-think [i]you[/i]. If I am subconsciously trying to out-think God then I am in for a lot of embarrassment. I'm not sure if that was my motive for any of those threads. We were just talking about it a lot in chat, so it was always fresh on my mind. I do think the timing of this trip is just too perfect, though, and it would be a mistake not to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353424416' post='2513635'] And out-think God? I can't even out-think [i]you[/i]. If I am subconsciously trying to out-think God then I am in for a lot of embarrassment. [/quote] You'd be getting alot more if you would just post the video already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='PadrePioOfPietrelcino' timestamp='1353425186' post='2513646'] You'd be getting alot more if you would just post the video already. [/quote] How can I post a video which does not yet exist and cannot even if I wanted to? The camera is thirty miles away, and plus Michael said not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well you should of thought of that BEFORE you got everyone hyped up...Not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1353393701' post='2513527'] For what it's worth, speaking from experience, marriage is dumb. [/quote] Speak for yourself. FP, Here's my $.02. The fact that you keep creating threads on this topic I believe is an indicator that you are still discerning. Leave no stone un-turned. Whatever vocation you choose, you want it to be what God is calling you to(i.e. God's plan, not yours). You need to resolve your uncertainty on the priesthood before ever dating, which includes flirting. If you are dating, your thoughts will be blurry. The more you can detach from the culture/secular world, the better you can focus on your discernment. Perhaps have a target date on your discernment. For example, if by June 2015 you are still undecided, take a break from discerning the priesthood. Start being social in order to discern if you are called to the marriage life. In the meantime, all of us here will be praying for you. God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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