tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post751150361936622975..comments2023-09-22T06:56:46.508-05:00Comments on Adoro te Devote: AlmostAdorohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-91538786145162368772009-06-10T02:39:07.555-05:002009-06-10T02:39:07.555-05:00As I grow older I'm reminded of the phrase in ...As I grow older I'm reminded of the phrase in the Scriptures where Our Lady is said to have kept these things and pondered them in her heart (not quoted word for word!). <br />Being a very open sort of person most of time, there are times when it's not appropriate, or even the right moment to say something. It must be the gift of wisdom that helps us decide and the Holy Spirit must help us there.Mrs Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872007851868294609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-41778144605185120102009-06-09T20:30:24.497-05:002009-06-09T20:30:24.497-05:00The thing to remember about parents and married si...The thing to remember about parents and married siblings is that they want you to be happy, and since they found happiness in the married state, they assume you would to. Most don't "get" religious life... and many misunderstand it. MANY parents fight at first, but when they see you happy, it usually gets much better.<br /><br />Prayers, as always.you know whonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-33391547479242279522009-06-09T15:41:03.926-05:002009-06-09T15:41:03.926-05:00One reason families sometimes have a lot of troubl...One reason families sometimes have a lot of trouble with a son or daughter's religious vocation is that they are afraid they will lose them. In a very real sense, they will. Especially with a cloistered order. Some families are willing to make this sacrifice cheerfully and willingly. With others it takes time and a lot of prayers to come to acceptance. It helps for them to remember that the family relationship would also change with marriage, or with moving far away because of a career. But love is something that will never go away.Melody Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442985285647041700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-49400364494522961912009-06-09T12:53:55.005-05:002009-06-09T12:53:55.005-05:00When I entered religious life, I was surprised to ...When I entered religious life, I was surprised to find that a lot of us had a hard time with parents and family when it came to our vocation. I had a real hard time with my father--he didn't speak to me for some years--but I thought it was because I was a convert.<br /><br />I thought that regular Catholic folk would be happy about a vocation. Not so in every case.<br /><br />Be strong. The Spirit will let you know when the secrets that are between the Lord's Heart and yours need to be revealed.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-27916028703750912902009-06-09T10:59:25.789-05:002009-06-09T10:59:25.789-05:00I don't blame you for keeping this lowkey. If ...I don't blame you for keeping this lowkey. If people are just going to fuss, and you're not sure what will happen, you may as well wait until you're sure they have something to fuss about. :)Bansheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594214770417497135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-86261990711342569632009-06-09T10:20:55.412-05:002009-06-09T10:20:55.412-05:00Fr. Leo ~ Thanks, I just updated a "bleg"...Fr. Leo ~ Thanks, I just updated a "bleg". You guys have NO IDEA how much you rock!<br /><br />Char ~ It's brutal, isn't it? I'm amazed at how all of our experiences (ie those discerning priesthood/ religious life) are so similiar in so many ways. Thanks for your prayers, and agree...cloisterd convents DO rock! (Whether it's my calling or not!) :-)Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-60246403911608619712009-06-09T08:43:41.322-05:002009-06-09T08:43:41.322-05:00I remember telling my family about my discernment,...I remember telling my family about my discernment, and they played me off with aloof-kindness and passive-aggressive-ness. In the end, my family knows that for the time being I don't need to be pestered by potential boyfriends (my family's Asian and I don't mean to stereotype) and that I will do whatever it takes to go to Mass/Holy hour every day. It worked out for the best. <br /><br />I'm praying for you :] Peace.<br /><br />PS: Cloistered convents rock!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620396347640623415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-7449520835347113572009-06-09T08:10:36.832-05:002009-06-09T08:10:36.832-05:00Need a plane ticket? Perhaps we can help -- http:...Need a plane ticket? Perhaps we can help -- http://www.frleo.org/adoro/ This was set up by some friends at PlurkFr. Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970711686238150642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-65515293080045438972009-06-09T03:32:27.879-05:002009-06-09T03:32:27.879-05:00In God's time all will work out :)...I haven&#...In God's time all will work out :)...I haven't even told my folks about mine.Joe of St. Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506671882770822003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-1285775169372309042009-06-08T23:32:02.691-05:002009-06-08T23:32:02.691-05:00Ancilla ~ You must be a new visitor to my blog. Yo...Ancilla ~ You must be a new visitor to my blog. You are YEARS too late with your advice, unfortunately. I'm not 15, I'm 34. <br /><br />I have an SD, and I'm NOT Carmelite in any way, shape, or form, although I have nothing against them. <br /><br />Thanks anyway for your advice. In all charity you MAY want to get a bit more context before you give vocational advice, though. ;-) (speaking from experience here! lol)<br /><br />You don't want the danger of steering maybe a good Dominican away from his or her Vocation, now, do you?Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-25979440953396003802009-06-08T23:22:05.793-05:002009-06-08T23:22:05.793-05:00+
Get a spiritual director ... fast!
Do not tell...+<br />Get a spiritual director ... fast! <br /><br />Do not tell ANYONE other than your Confessor and Spiritual Director (hopefully one and the same). Only tell anyone, your parents first, after you are certain of where you will be doing your postulancy (after they've accepted you). (This is a recommendation made by many saints, by the way.)<br /><br />Contact Carmelites in Valparaiso about new cloister in Pennsylvania. This is the most traditional order, most authentic to its charism, in the United States.Ancilla Indignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700094590714294071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-53681366183383302982009-06-08T23:19:53.453-05:002009-06-08T23:19:53.453-05:00How could your Dad threaten to use your blog again...How could your Dad threaten to use your blog against you? You post on Catholic news, objective things like teachings, etc! <br /><br />Thank you for your prayers, you are also in mine!Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15170815.post-37035364955098133702009-06-08T23:09:32.098-05:002009-06-08T23:09:32.098-05:00I hope that you can find a way to tell your mother...I hope that you can find a way to tell your mother that works for the both of you. I was able to manage a weekend at the seminary, and my mom meeting the Vocations Director, without her knowing it was him.<br /><br />By the way, I find it very lucky that your family doesn't know about your blog. My father knows about mine, and has threatened to use it against me.<br /><br />But enough about me, I will pray for you and your continued discernmentcuaguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372827423762854634noreply@blogger.com