HisChild Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I was reading the booklet called The Meaning of Vocation: In the words of John Paul II and in it, among other things, he speaks of the vocation to the cloistered life. [quote]I want to reaffirm strongly the eminently apostolic role of cloistered nuns. To leave the world to devote oneself in solitude to deeper and constant prayer is none other than a special way of being an apostle. It would be an error to consider cloistered nuns as creatures separated from their contemporaries, isolated and seemingly cut off from the world and the Church. Rather, they are present to them, and in a deeper way, with the same tenderness as that of Christ. It is therefore not surprising that the bishops of the new churches solicit, as an eminent grace, the possbility of receiving a monastery of contemplative religious, even if workers for the active apostolate are still in such insufficient number.[/quote] I thought that inspiring. I our JP II the Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCPA2Be's Mom Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I thought the quote was very inspiring and a perfect answer to those who can not "understand" why anyone would want to be in a cloister. thanks for sharing Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 On one of the yahoo forums that I belong to, there was a very serious discussion about the superiority of active vs contemplative life...I think the above quote is well-said...Being contemplative is truly apostolic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionheart Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 [quote name='brandelynmarie' date='Apr 8 2006, 02:19 AM']On one of the yahoo forums that I belong to, there was a very serious discussion about the superiority of active vs contemplative life...I think the above quote is well-said...Being contemplative is truly apostolic! [right][snapback]939832[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I don't think people understand the call and so they are shocked when someone says they are entering. Especially, if the person is outgoing then you get a lot of questionable looks. Such has been my problem. Yet, how can express in words your call to live your passion to be with your completely. In prayer, we are leaving the world to enter into more deeply with Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificat Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Very cool Denise! It reminds me of discussions about the mystical body of Christ and just how real it is, and in some senses, more real than the physical reality we perceive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 And one of the reasons the SOLC was founded in 1988--to educate the world of the importance of the cloistered life (and provide a "safe harbor" for discerners). Many of you may already know our website: [url="http://cloisters.tripod.com/"]Society of Our Lady of the Cloister[/url] "Our Lady of the Cloister" is a legit title of Our Lady, and can be found on calendars strictly devoted to Marian feast days. I believe the Cistercians started calling her that. The feast is celebrated in October in France. I started calling her by that title when I went to the former Ursuline Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Louisville, KY, that had been turned into a mini-mall named "The Cloister." A statue of the IC was in the courtyard. Way later on, when on vocation retreat, the Visitandines had devotions before a statue of Our Lady in the cloister, and one of the titles used in the litany was "Our Lady of the Cloister," which really caught my attention. (The nuns noticed my reaction, too). When I went to Jesu Caritas in Nashville, I met other cloister discerners. The "rest is history" as they say. I'll stop here. Pardon the rambling. Blessings, Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAM Dad Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Gemma, Bless you for your efforts! You should start a thread to talk about the history of the SOLC and it's mission. I don't believe my daughter was familiar with your society, it most certainly would have assisted her. Welcome to Phatmass. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uruviel Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 wow Denise that was wonderful, I JP II that was great!!! Perfect for those who can't respect the cloistererd life and it explains to them why your not just running from the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyWillBeDone Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yay for cloistered nuns. We have carmelite cloister not far from my seminary. We love to go visit, the sisters are so awesome, and we know they are constantly praying for us. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' post='954815' date='Apr 20 2006, 07:22 AM'] Gemma, Bless you for your efforts! You should start a thread to talk about the history of the SOLC and it's mission. I don't believe my daughter was familiar with your society, it most certainly would have assisted her. Welcome to Phatmass. Michael [/quote] Thank you for the welcome. I'll consider the thread--if anyone can give me a prompt! Blessings, Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindomiel Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 That's an awesome quote! I love cloistered religious ... don't think I could ever [i]be[/i] one, but I really admire such people for their devotion to God's Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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