Anastasia13 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've never really discerned. I know I need to be certain soon about marriage. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The easiest way to start is to look at what you are drawn to...Have you always wanted a family & wanted to serve God that way? Do you desire to give yourself to God as a religious? A hermit? CV? Do you prefer living flexibly as a single person? Start where you are & pray & read & journal & especially listen...what brings joy & peace to you? I think this will give you a starting point...discerning is not always easy as so many can attest to on VS...many of us have very winding roads during our journeys... Just don't rush into anything, even if you feel like you are running our of time...trust in Him...many prayers, chica. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Starting to make plans for my 3rd visit with the community. I have also been meeting with someone to help me in my discernment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I am back in temporary vows again and have been since April 2. I am one of the two gardeners and am trying to bring about a half acre of flowerbeds back from the dead. I will also be taking over the newsletter Real Soon Now. Rumor has it that I will also be looking after the Holy Website soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Saretz!!!! Good to hear from you. I am glad to hear that you are back in vows. Good luck with the flower beds, our flowers around here just get eaten by the deer. I'm sure the newsletter and the website will be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Staretz!!!! Very good news indeed! I'm still not sure which monastery you are at... did you want to share that with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesister Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Staretz, welcome back..again. Wonderful news! Stay with us as you can. Your perseverance is an encouragement to many of those who are behind us on the road. Good luck with resurrecting that garden. There's nothing quite like seeing roses come to life again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antigonos Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am back in temporary vows again and have been since April 2. I am one of the two gardeners and am trying to bring about a half acre of flowerbeds back from the dead. I will also be taking over the newsletter Real Soon Now. Rumor has it that I will also be looking after the Holy Website soon. You must be telepathic. I was just wondering about you the other day, and hoped you were doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Olivetan Benedictine abbey near Pecos NM. It used to be one of the primary hubs for the catholic charismatic renewal movement but the new superior is trying to put the community on a more solidly monastic footing. It has been wobbly for a few years. The downside is that the average age of the seniors is over 75 and that I am the younges of the juniors at 51. Fr. Aidan is trying to move the community along more traditional lines. It does have a school for spiritual direction but it is heavily Jungian in its focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemma Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 For all of you who had so kind words for me: With God's help I think I managed some reconciliation with the priest. I think we're at peace again now and that makes me feeling much better for the future. It turned out not to be unsolvable. It won't become a trauma but it is going to heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Olivetan Benedictine abbey near Pecos NM. It used to be one of the primary hubs for the catholic charismatic renewal movement but the new superior is trying to put the community on a more solidly monastic footing. It has been wobbly for a few years. The downside is that the average age of the seniors is over 75 and that I am the younges of the juniors at 51. Fr. Aidan is trying to move the community along more traditional lines. It does have a school for spiritual direction but it is heavily Jungian in its focus. I am very happy for you Staretz...Brother Gardner & Web Master! (Why don't we have a monk/brother emoticon :p?) I have a deep respect for Jung & studied him, but unfortunately his concepts of God are not very Catholic...but that is another story. It sounds like your community is undergoing transitions for the better. Peace be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have a deep respect for Jung & studied him, but unfortunately his concepts of God are not very Catholic I was a little curious about how a Catholic community can be Jungian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedictus Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm starting a placement with the Jesuits on Monday, for a month, working on a project. I will be living in two different Jesuit houses over this time. I'm really blessed for the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'm starting a placement with the Jesuits on Monday, for a month, working on a project. I will be living in two different Jesuit houses over this time. I'm really blessed for the opportunity. Hope you have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starets Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 the School for Spiritual Direction was heavily Jungian not the community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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