Discerning abroad (good for the language, but also for the soul!)

[Bebekoualy]

I just experienced it! I went abroad (to England) to try to find out…
And you know what? I did very well… I was to an English monastery, and the nuns helped me very much with my English, but also with my faith.
I was a voluntary worker, it was a so busy house that they really needed help! I think it’s a good way of learning and discerning too.

If you’re interested in having a trip to France, I’ve got nice addresses for you.
Did anyone tried the same thing?

 

[Bebekoualy]

I just experienced it! I went abroad (to England) to try to find out…
And you know what? I did very well… I was to an English monastery, and the nuns helped me very much with my English, but also with my faith.
I was a volunteer, it was a so busy house that they really needed help! I think it’s a good way of learning and discerning too.

If you’re interested in having a trip to France, I’ve got nice addresses for you.
Did anyone try the same thing?

I’m renewing the experience next summer. I’m really glad.
Does anyone discern abroad? Is it harder than being in your native country?

 

[thelordssheep]

I spent 6 weeks with a religious order in Argentina working in their apostolate. It was tough, but really beautiful. In the end, I discerned that I was called there, but it had many blessings.
Is it harder discerning abroad? Yes and no. Yes in that you have to figure out the cultural context (and language) in addition to getting the rhythm of their life and prayer. No because I had the space away from family and friends to really ask God what He wanted of me.
I would recommend the experience to anyone who feels that they could be called somewhere other than their own country.

God bless!

 

[OraProNobisIHM]

I just experienced it! I went abroad (to England) to try to find out…
And you know what? I did very well… I was to an English monastery, and the nuns helped me very much with my English, but also with my faith.
I was a voluntary worker, it was a so busy house that they really needed help! I think it’s a good way of learning and discerning too.

If you’re interested in having a trip to France, I’ve got nice addresses for you.
Did anyone tried the same thing?

I wish I could, but I don’t have the time (as a student studying engineering).

 

[Thepeug]

I’m glad you had a blessed experience. I will be spending a month in discernment at the Monastero di San Benedetto in Norcia, Italy this July. Please pray for me!

 

[Bebekoualy]

I’m glad you had a blessed experience. I will be spending a month in discernment at the Monastero di San Benedetto in Norcia, Italy this July. Please pray for me!

This is great, Thepeug! So I’m not the only one finding out abroad. It’s just because It’d be too risky for me to discern in my home country.

But I think I’m called in my country, not abroad. (otherwise, It’d be hard for me)
I’m attracted by cloisered life, not apostolic life (but if it is so, I might move a lot).

I think there are countries where vocations are really needed, and others where there are plenty (like in Asia, Africa…)

 

[danjiri]

A family friend (and health nut) was discerning in France and trying to eat organic. In a small store in town, he asked the shopkeeper if there were any preservatives in the jam he wanted to buy.

After some confusion, he was told that there were no preservatives. And that “preservative” is the French word for “condom.”

Yes, you definitely learn language that way.

 

[Thepeug]

 

[StarMaiden]

A family friend (and health nut) was discerning in France and trying to eat organic. In a small store in town, he asked the shopkeeper if there were any preservatives in the jam he wanted to buy.

After some confusion, he was told that there were no preservatives. And that “preservative” is the French word for “condom.”

Yes, you definitely learn language that way.

 

[CarmeliteGirl25]

A family friend (and health nut) was discerning in France and trying to eat organic. In a small store in town, he asked the shopkeeper if there were any preservatives in the jam he wanted to buy.

After some confusion, he was told that there were no preservatives. And that “preservative” is the French word for “condom.”

Yes, you definitely learn language that way.

:bigyikes:

 

[Bebekoualy]

A family friend (and health nut) was discerning in France and trying to eat organic. In a small store in town, he asked the shopkeeper if there were any preservatives in the jam he wanted to buy.

After some confusion, he was told that there were no preservatives. And that “preservative” is the French word for “condom.”

Yes, you definitely learn language that way.

Excellent!
When I want to say “peace” and the word “****” comes out because I’m bad with vowels… well… lol

 

[freudmacher]

Excellent!
When I want to say “peace” and the word “****” comes out because I’m bad with vowels… well… lol

that’s funny!!!

Im discerning in Germany. I have discerned in here Texas, but I think I’m called to Germany or Austria. I do believe it is harder to to discern abroad.

The food is so different. Plus the big meal there is lunch, while it’s dinner here. Soccer is different for me too. Im used to “american” football. I know nothing about soccer. Im used to throwing the football when my nephews come around. But one time while in Austria, some kid kicked me a soccer ball…i mean I knew to kick it back, but it was a bit weird for me.

Also, the family thing makes it kinda hard. Im very close to my family. All five of us kids have moved out, but we still talk and get together a lot. I know they will come see me, but I feel bad that they have to come and I probably wont be able to visit them much myself. They understand, it’s not like that at all. BUT I try to remember if I follow God’s map, I will be happier than I can imagine.

 

[Bebekoualy]

It’s good that you be in Germany! Yeah, Soccer (as you say. In British English, we say “football”) is very famous in Europe.
Germany is a lovely country, and Austria also. I’ve been to both.
I think you’re very brave to be there. It’s not common.
Europe needs people from all over the world a lot. Such dryness here (I’m from Europe).

I know nothing about American Football…