LilyofSaintMaria Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hello everyone! Recently we have been asked (my sister and I) by the Poor Clare sisters located in Roswell to interview their recent postulant about their life. This interview will be published in our magazine, Saint Maria's Messenger. I thought that some of you probably have questions on your mind that you would like to ask a Poor Clare to be. The postulant, Carrianne, suggested to contact our peers to ask them what they would like to ask her, so that's why I decided to post here. Perhaps you could list them for me so that I can include them in the interview? Thanks so much for your time! Bernadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoniette Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 It is simple, but clarifying, You are drawn to a contmeplative order, Why the Poor Clares as opposed to Carmelites, Carthusian, Dominicans, Camaldolese, Norbettine or Pink Nuns etc? Often I wonder hopw someone slects a community and then a particular monastery within that community Antoniette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puellapaschalis Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Oeh! I've asked a few of my friends here what they'd ask. Some of them have met the Poor Clare nuns in Eindhoven but maybe they'll also have questions for a postulant in the US too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domine ut Videam Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 My question: Was there a moment that you knew that God was calling you to the religious life? What advice would you give to someone who feels called to the rel. life. but has no idea where God wants her other than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseoftherese Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='1652152' date='Sep 10 2008, 08:27 AM']Hello everyone! Recently we have been asked (my sister and I) by the Poor Clare sisters located in Roswell to interview their recent postulant about their life. This interview will be published in our magazine, Saint Maria's Messenger. I thought that some of you probably have questions on your mind that you would like to ask a Poor Clare to be. The postulant, Carrianne, suggested to contact our peers to ask them what they would like to ask her, so that's why I decided to post here. Perhaps you could list them for me so that I can include them in the interview? Thanks so much for your time! Bernadette[/quote] Is it a hard life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she_who_is_not Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Maybe what her favorite part of the day is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Therese Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 What was the hardest adjustment to make after entering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Where do you encounter the cross in your new life? Have you experienced a new freedom? Who are the saints that inspire you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyofSaintMaria Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks for the questions. . . keep them coming. It will take me sometime to get everything set to interview her, but I do plan to put this interview up here for you guys/gals after it is all finished and published. So don't think your questions are without answers! Thanks again, Bernadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puellapaschalis Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Here are those that came from our forum: Do you see the postulancy as part of your religious life or as part of your discernment? Why did you choose this [particular] monastery? Are you a "cradle Catholic" or did you become Catholic later in life? What do you expect monastery life to be like? What do you miss the most [about life "outside"]? What is your view about women in holy orders?* *The original question, in Dutch, is [i]hoe sta je tegenover vrouwen in het ambt?[/i], lit. how do you stand opposite [i.e. with regards] women in Church leadership? (Or thereabouts at least) The question basically asks about the issue of women priests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomist-in-Training Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 How are your family doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicanPhilosophy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Did/do you ever have "dark periods" where you doubt(ed) your vocation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyofSaintMaria Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Good questions. . . we are getting ready to put it all together. Thought to ask one last time if anyone else has any more questions they would like to ask. Thanks a bunch! Bernadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puellapaschalis Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='1681926' date='Oct 20 2008, 08:44 PM']Good questions. . . we are getting ready to put it all together. Thought to ask one last time if anyone else has any more questions they would like to ask. Thanks a bunch! Bernadette[/quote] Nope, just a friend asking when the "finished product" would be available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lords sheep Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 What has been your greatest joy in religious life? Your greatest struggle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now