I am going to comment, anyway
I am not in discernment but was, at one point, for a number of years. You go about it by looking at (physically visiting them, I mean) convents/monasteries and studying their spirituality/mission. You see where you fit, both in your own estimation and that of the superiors of each community.
MaeganFlinchum1: God bless you. I’ll offer prayers for you that God will enlighten you in your discernment.
Too bad because I am going to comment about it anyway.
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I would love to go here when I’m 18. <3 From someone currently lin discernment. How do I go about looking at convents/monastery? Thanks!
And please no comments on the fact that I’m not even 15 yet./QUOTE
May God bless you with your heart’s desire. :tiphat::knight1:
Too bad because I am going to comment about it anyway.
I am going to make a comment because I think that it is important to share some experience. I have a son that is sixteen and he started to talk about the priesthood and or religious life six years ago. The comments that I am making are the ones that a bishop made a few days in regard to my son. You are too young to look into specific monasteries but you are not too young to really work on your discernment. You have to work on your immediate priorities first. First of all I assume that your parents know of your possible calling and that they are on board with it, if not start mentioning it. Your immediate priorities consist in performing well in school, the Church needs educated sisters and nuns. You need to develop a consistent prayer life and start working with a spiritual director if you do not have one. Participate in the parish life through catechetical instruction, as in receiving it and giving it. Participate in your parish life through social ministries, something like a food bank. Look for possible short retreats in convents near your town, retreats that could go on during weekends or during holidays or vacation time.
I have almost straight A’s in school and am close to being the top of my class, so this is not a really a concern to me. I love school and it comes esaily !Too bad because I am going to comment about it anyway.
I am going to make a comment because I think that it is important to share some experience. I have a son that is sixteen and he started to talk about the priesthood and or religious life six years ago. The comments that I am making are the ones that a bishop made a few days in regard to my son. You are too young to look into specific monasteries but you are not too young to really work on your discernment. You have to work on your immediate priorities first. First of all I assume that your parents know of your possible calling and that they are on board with it, if not start mentioning it. Your immediate priorities consist in performing well in school, the Church needs educated sisters and nuns. You need to develop a consistent prayer life and start working with a spiritual director if you do not have one. Participate in the parish life through catechetical instruction, as in receiving it and giving it. Participate in your parish life through social ministries, something like a food bank. Look for possible short retreats in convents near your town, retreats that could go on during weekends or during holidays or vacation time.
I am developing a very consistent prayer life. I try to pray the Rosary every night and try to stay in a novena. (I love Saint Therese). I attend Mass every Saturday for the vigil Mass. When I look at monasterys, convents, etc. I am not seriously looking for a place to actually become a nun (although this is part of it) but am poor looking in to how cloistered nuns live there life, and what it means to be the bride of Christ. Thanks for your suggestionsThanks for the links, I will no doubt be checking those out! And yes your right! I’m still trying to remain open to dating, other careers, etc. I think if I don’t become a nun I would be single, and hmm maybe work in a nursing home!