I believe the reason is the same as that which stops us Carmelites wearing the white mantle most of the time - the cloak is generally reserved for high occasions, such as solemn liturgy, professions, funerals etc.; and is simply not very practical on top of several other layers of clothing on a daily basis (for us it would represent a sixth layer - two of street clothes, tunic, scapular, capuche, cloak). When it’s cold, as you say, it’s a much more attractive proposition.
Well, I’m not sure why they would only reserve it for high occasions. After all, Saint Dominic wore it all of the time. I don’t think anyone ever saw him without it, actually. If this is the case, it’s depressing, but at least they haven’t discarded it.I believe the reason is the same as that which stops us Carmelites wearing the white mantle most of the time - the cloak is generally reserved for high occasions, such as solemn liturgy, professions, funerals etc.; and is simply not very practical on top of several other layers of clothing on a daily basis (for us it would represent a sixth layer - two of street clothes, tunic, scapular, capuche, cloak). When it’s cold, as you say, it’s a much more attractive proposition.
I too am discerning the Diocesan Priesthood. For now, it is a tug between the Dominicans and the Diocesan Priesthood. Most likely, I will end up in the Diocesan Priesthood, but I’m not sure, as I feel close to the Dominicans. After all, my family will be allowed to visit me, and I them, even if I’m a Dominican. Usually, Orders give each Friar two weeks of vacation each year to visit their families, and they usually let families visit once a month or so, so it’s not too bad. For me, I live in Kansas, so although there aren’t any Dominicans here, there are Dominicans in the western Province that live in Denver, which is relatively close, and, there are Dominicans that live in the upper-west part of Missouri, which is also close. So either way, it’s a win-win when it comes to being close to home. However, I feel a strange prompting to join the ones in Washington D.C. After all, who needs preaching more than our country’s leaders, who advocate death and gay-marriage?
Where you are at in Kansas, you would probably be in the Central Province. There is a house of studies in Chicago which you could visit if you are interested. They hold regular discernment retreats. domcentral.org/come-see/
I didn’t know that. Indeed, this could prove to be a problem. However, I feel more called to the Diocesan Priesthood anyway, so it’s no matter to concern myself with. If I feel more called to it after going to Seminary for a while, then I will look more closely into it. However, at the moment, I think I’m going to stick with the plan and go to the Diocese and (Hopefully) get accepted into Seminary when I’m eighteen.
You think they are going to be at Mass? Maybe preaching to their constituents would be more effective.
I’m not talking about Church. Church was the furthest thing from my mind. I’m talking about street evangelization. I don’t expect them to be at Mass, but I do assume that they travel, as does every other single human being.
Again, I never said that I wouldn’t preach to the people. I simply said that preaching to the world leaders is important and it’s a great thing to do. They’re very influential, and if half of the White House is full of devout Catholics, than abortion will not be legal anymore. I simply said that these people were good to preach to. I never said preaching to the people isn’t important, and I certainly never said I wouldn’t be preaching to them.
I am glad to hear that you are interested in the priesthood, religious or diocesan. However, there are still some things you may wish to think and pray about.
Normally, you’re right. However, my Diocese has a huge Priest shortage. There’s only eighteen Priests, and about six Seminarians. The Bishop couldn’t send me somewhere else if he wanted to because he needs me here. Most likely, I will take care of two parishes, as do most of the Priests in this Diocese.
They do. They get right into the back of a limo with dark windows and are taken to their homes in Maryland and Virginia or even some in DC. They go to exclusive conclaves and entertainments and are surrounded by security people.
