das8949 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Has anyone discerned with them? What is it like? What is their age limit? I am just investigating communities that I'd be potentially interested in... Thanks! Here is a recent article about this order. http://catholicnewsherald.com/schools/53-news/roknewspager-local/1030-cloistered-carmelite-monastery-is-now-home-for-st-michaels-parishioner?showall=&start=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Here is a recent article about this order. http://catholicnewsherald.com/schools/53-news/roknewspager-local/1030-cloistered-carmelite-monastery-is-now-home-for-st-michaels-parishioner?showall=&start=1 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life. yes, you're correct that they don't do live-ins. I believe they allow short stays in the visitor side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This was a very interesting article. Thank-you for posting. One thing that struck me was that when Sister Bernadette met the Prioress of the Valparaiso Community, the Prioress asked her to to enter the next day. I'm not questioning this, only that I think an invitation to enter immediately is very unusual--I've never heard of this before (not that I am any kind of an expert--far from it!) Caveat: The article doesn't mention to what extent Sister Bernadette and the Prioress had been in communication prior to her first visit--it's possible there had been extended communication beforehand. (I have also read here on VS that the Valparaiso, Elysburg, and Kensington?) Communities do not do "live-ins" so a "live-in" wouldn't have been the expected next step after a visit.) Since the article is about Sister Bernadette taking solemn vows, it seems the Prioress was accurate in assessing the strength of Sister Bernadette's vocation. And, what an act of faith on Sister Bernadette's part! I pray for joy and perseverance for Sister Bernadette as she continues in the religious life. Yes it certainly is something that she was asked to enter the next day! I wonder if she actually did or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Paul Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yeah,I felt that was unusual but I read in the Middle Ages that was common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 http://www.carmelitesofrochester.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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