PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Papist' timestamp='1353428608' post='2513677'] 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! [/quote] These are my thoughts. That's why I don't want to date until I am eighteen (Or have through experiences discerned out of everything). I think going on this live-in will be beneficial for my discernment, whether it means I join the community or not. I'm going to make the call today, and I'm going to tell him that I am interested (Though I should probably tell my parents about it first...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353424416' post='2513635'] [s]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! [/s]Wow! This makes sense, even to me. And out-think God? I can't even out-think [i][s]you[/s] a paper bag[/i]. [s]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 [/s]it would be a mistake not to go. Thanks again, you're my favorite. [/quote] fxd. you're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353428982' post='2513683'] (Though I should probably tell my parents about it first...). [/quote] Yes, please. 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='1353429109' post='2513687'] fxd. you're welcome [/quote] You're not a humble man, but you are wise, despite your first impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353428982' post='2513683'] These are my thoughts. That's why I don't want to date until I am eighteen (Or have through experiences discerned out of everything). I think going on this live-in will be beneficial for my discernment, whether it means I join the community or not. I'm going to make the call today, and I'm going to tell him that I am interested (Though I should probably tell my parents about it first...). [/quote] Yes. First thing you should do is sit down and discuss with your parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1353429415' post='2513693'] You're not a humble man, but you are wise, despite your first impressions. [/quote] wow..you do get alot of stuff wrong..i understand your second-guessings now... and yes.. talk with your parents...and maybe even ask to pray with them about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reminiscere Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Miles, take it from another young man also in discernment who's visited several communities: you owe it to God and yourself to check out the community that you were interested for so long even if you don't feel (as) called as before. If a benefactor has offered to provide you the means, I'm sure that can be seen as a sign of God's will that He at least would like you to visit. It's not every day that that kind of opportunity is given! Oftentimes God will reveal His will in the most unexpected ways and places. I know current religious who did not feel called to their community or particular house before they visited and really didn't feel up to visiting or sure about checking it out. But when they did visit they discovered that's where they belonged. Even if you discern that you aren't called to the Franciscans, at the end of the day you can sincerely tell God and yourself that you gave it a shot. If not, there will always be what if's and maybe's, and perhaps'... As men we should consider both diocesan priesthood and religious life. You've visited Conception, now visit the religious community. Edited November 20, 2012 by reminiscere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I forgot to tell you that at 16, your brain is not fully developed. It is not your fault. You are not able to comprehend this fact right now because your brain is not fully developed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='dUSt' timestamp='1353433678' post='2513716'] I forgot to tell you that at 16, your brain is not fully developed. It is not your fault. You are not able to comprehend this fact right now, because your brain is not fully developed. [/quote]I thought the above comment was so wise, I wanted to prop it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 MIKolbe and dUSt, thank you.... you put in words what I could not. You're a nice guy... but just slow down and take stuff one step at a time..... Talk to your parents and then just do it. See where it leads.... And.... (I hope I won't offend anyone).... enough with SO MANY silly threads... it's getting tired. (My 2 cents, for what they are worth). Sometimes I tend to do silly stuff like that when I am trying to run away.... or distract myself.... from what it might be better to do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Everyone else is a robot. You must destroy them. Destroy the robots. You are the only human. [img]http://flasheameunrato.mex.tl/imagesnew2/0/0/0/2/0/1/6/7/5/9/000049-hypnotic_pattern.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Alright, so I have amesome news! I told my parents, both were okay with it, so I went ahead and called. Father David Mary called and this was the first time I ever got to speak with him. We spoke for about ten minutes, he asked me questions, and he said he would find a date that works and he would get some donations from the benefactors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Remember, discerning a religious community is also the community discerning you. I had a good friend who really thought he was called to the religious life, went on retreats live ins etc, then he applied to the order and was rejected. Fast forward a couple years and he is happily married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMullan Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This is just my personal take on this: I would imagine Jesus turning around and asking you, “what do you want?†Then listen to what the response of your heart is, do you seek to let go of where you are now to discover a new home with the Teacher? If your answer is yes, then listen to His next words “Come and see†or come, try this life, to see if you feel this where you feel at home with the Lord. If your answer is no, then invite Jesus to come into your home and stay with you, like He did with Zaccheus. You can go either way, and both ways involve the Lord’s presence. (John 1:38-39). May you trust your heart to help you decide what the Lord asks of you for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 [quote name='MMullan' timestamp='1353453327' post='2513916'] This is just my personal take on this: I would imagine Jesus [/quote] [img]http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/094/900/cal_noughton_display_image.jpg?1310614660[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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