zabbazooey Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I found an order that has the best of both worlds (for me). They are semi-contemplative, they have a daycare center for young children (I LOVE young children! They are such a joy!) AND they are having a retreat in October (same time as the Benedictine one, but I'd MUCH rather go to this one!!!) Here's their website: [url="http://www.carmelitedcj.org"]The Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus[/url] AND it means less driving time for the retreat! (Six hours vs. ten hours!) Pray for me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I am so happy for you! I hope it is an awesome experience. I am excited to take a look at the Community's website. Have a great retreat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabbazooey Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 I have asked them for more info, and if my godmother could accompany me because I don't feel comfortable driving 6 hours alone. I asked if she could stay, but not participate. I hope that they say yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariology21 Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Oh my gosh!!! This sounds wonderful!!!!! (I'm partial to the Carmelities anyways!!!) And this sounds fantastic!!!!!! I'll be praying for you!! ~Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I love their habit- it's so simple. I do like the wimple, but theirs looks all right without it. Oh my gosh! The convent in St. Louis is the convent one of my friends was supposed to enter two years ago. We lost touch because her mother was dying and her family kept moving, but I wonder if she ever entered?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabbazooey Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Have you heard of these particular Carmelites? They just seem so fun and kind. Thanks all for the prayers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabbazooey Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 What's her name?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Amanda Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgirl Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 (edited) They had a postulant Amanda last year, and she is now Sr. M. Veronica Therese. She entered with my friend's cousin (with whom I attended band camp back when I was in high school), Mary Beth Reiss, now Sr. Mary Michael. I also met one of their postulants from last year (they become novices July 2) on a discernment retreat a while back with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. If you visit the Carmelites, you should check out some of the other orders in st. louis, too! It's kind of like a mini nun run in itself. We have the Martyrs, the Carmelites, quite a few cloistered orders (including the famous Sisters), the Missionaries of Charity, Little Sisters of the Poor and the Apostles of the Sacred Heart. Edited July 30, 2005 by jgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 i love the carmelites!! prayers on your retreat! tell us all about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabbazooey Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 I just have to get permission for my godmother to accompany me and I'm all set. Do you think they will let her stay there as long as she doesn't participate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karin Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 i am so happy for you prayers for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 [quote name='zabbazooey' date='Jul 29 2005, 09:50 PM']I just have to get permission for my godmother to accompany me and I'm all set. Do you think they will let her stay there as long as she doesn't participate? [right][snapback]664765[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh yeah... it should be fine! It will be a wonderful time for your godmother as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 [quote name='jgirl' date='Jul 29 2005, 08:44 PM']They had a postulant Amanda last year, and she is now Sr. M. Veronica Therese. She entered with my friend's cousin (with whom I attended band camp back when I was in high school), Mary Beth Reiss, now Sr. Mary Michael. [right][snapback]664617[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Is there any way you can send me a picture or find out what her last name was? I am very eager to get a hold of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgirl Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 [quote name='Totus Tuus' date='Jul 30 2005, 06:35 PM']Is there any way you can send me a picture or find out what her last name was? I am very eager to get a hold of her. [right][snapback]665712[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Go to their website [url="http://www.carmlitedcj.org"]http://www.carmlitedcj.org[/url] They have a enwsletter linked there. They also have pictures under one of the links The fall newsletter that isn't linked is: [url="http://www.carmelitedcj.org/newsletter/fall2004.pdf"]http://www.carmelitedcj.org/newsletter/fall2004.pdf[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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