Actually,
I enrolled in the Order of the Brown Scapular before I even knew OCDS existed. The Holy Spirit led me to the Brown Scapular, saying Liturgy of the Hours, Devotion for Mary, Joseph and St. Theresa Liseux and great respect and obedience to the authority of the Magisterium before I even knew OCDS existed.
I’ve been attending study group since October, but with the new Constitution, and my application having gotten lost in the mail (it took me a couple of months to submit my application, as I went to Rome for the Beatification of Mother Theresa), our Formation Director is requiring me to wait for 1 year from the receipt and processing of my application. It’s not my preference to wait, but this has all happened so fast, I can’t really argue with the wisdom of slowing down. But I am 100% convinced that this is something Divine in which I have been called to participate. So, I know my answer, now I need to learn to walk the walk. I’ve got the remainder of my life to enjoy Carmel, but can I step up to the challenge? With God’s Grace anythings possible! :yup:
Thanks for you words of welcome! The more I learn, the more I know I’m home. I felt as though I’d been given a small taste of Heaven on Earth when I attended the OCDS Congress. I met some great people and had the opportunity to become better acquainted with the people in my study group (I live an hours drive away, so I don’t see them much outside our meetings).
CARose