As far as Institute of The Divine Mercy(IDM)), this goes out to "CLOISTERSââ..just out of curiosity, were you an applicant with the community, of did you enter it as an Aspirant.
Clare Therese:manvspc: :manvspc:
Neither. I nearly entered Toledo, though.
Blessings,
Cloisters
Oh wow, what a small world. How come you did not enter the Toledo Visitation? Did you make a visit? I am going to make a 7 day visit, and my best friend Anne, will write/email a letter to Mother Mary Bernard, and tell her all about me. We have known each other for over 11 years. We are very close, like a siblings. Everyone thinks she is older than me. But in fact, she is 3 years younger than me. I love her very much. She sings in choir at our church, along with 3 other people. One young girlâs name, is Shannon, who is 15. Oh she has the voice of an Angel. :
Out of respect for Sr. Rosalind, I will be PMing you on this.:
Back to their order. I am also discerning with two other communities. A Dominican contemplative one in Ortonville, MI. They are a small community, and accept women over 40. They do wear a habit/veil, belt, and the rosary. I am very interested in them also. I plan to make a 7 day visit there also.
The last one, Capuchin Poor Clares, in Amarillo,TX. They accept any woman that has a true, religious call to the contemplative life. They wear the habit of St.Clare. Much like that of Mother Angelicaâs order.
For anyone reading this, if you check in with the Institute of Religious Life, you can gain alot of insight, on the many different communities.
In My Beloved Arms,
Clare Therese:flowers:
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:nun1:As one who would be considered a âlate vocation,â I would like to note that, after having inquired of several communities, itâs not getting any easier out there if youâre interested in a traditional, full-habit community. Seeing Visitation novices in their 70âs can be misleading, as they seem to be special cases. The Visitation of Tyringham, MA, rejected my inquiry saying they werenât accepting any more older candidates as their median age is now 58, and it wouldnât be in the best interest of the community to keep taking late vocations. I received the same type of response from the Visitation at Monte Maria in Virginia, whose age cutoff is now 59, and from the Visitation in Philadelphia. A community of Dominicans in Connecticut also turned me down because they (1) have found that older women donât do well in their life and (2) they feared I would miss my children, even though they are grown and independent.
and Iâm hoping that Rosalind Moss will persist in her desire to start a community that is not so much âhung upâ on age, especially if a woman is productive and in good health.Hello CossetteAs one who would be considered a âlate vocation,â I would like to note that, after having inquired of several communities, itâs not getting any easier out there if youâre interested in a traditional, full-habit community. Seeing Visitation novices in their 70âs can be misleading, as they seem to be special cases. The Visitation of Tyringham, MA, rejected my inquiry saying they werenât accepting any more older candidates as their median age is now 58, and it wouldnât be in the best interest of the community to keep taking late vocations. I received the same type of response from the Visitation at Monte Maria in Virginia, whose age cutoff is now 59, and from the Visitation in Philadelphia. A community of Dominicans in Connecticut also turned me down because they (1) have found that older women donât do well in their life and (2) they feared I would miss my children, even though they are grown and independent.
Itâs very frustrating when youâre trying to find someone who will at least give you a change to discern a calling. Iâm trying not to get too discouraged
St. Thomas More said something like,âNever trouble yourself over anything that should happen to you in this world. Nothing can come but what God wills.â So, Iâm trying not to feel sorry for myself in being rejected in this way.
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Also if you log onto www.vocationsplacement.org you can fill out the questionaire, and receive many communities websites.
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Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart Of JesusThere is a few beautiful quotes from CMSWR about Prayer life/Eucharistic Adoration by the Franciscans that you mentioned:Hello Cossette
I too had a very difficult time trying to get replies from certain communities that wear the full, traditional habit/veil, as it seemed to me that Our Lady and Our Lord, wanted me to do this for them.
I became knowledgable about the Institute for Religious Life website. The communities ALL wear habits, and thier are some I have never even heard of. Their is a new community in Des Moines, IA., and they wear the full, traditional, Franciscan Habit. It looks identical to Mother Angelicaâs order. Their are 4 sisters, and they are Contemplative/Active.
They have no website up yet. Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (FEHJ). You mau call up the Des Moines Vocation Office. You can speak to Sr.Clare. If I locate the address I will post it on here for everyone.
I am 47, as of last year. Never married, no children. And my groom to be? My Lord
I am discerning with three communities that have no age limit. They told me âIf you have a true vocation from God, He wouldnât of sent you to us!â I was very open about my mild, very mild, case of Epilepsy. and that I live a normal life. I just take 2 meds,drive, work, and have many hobbies.
They are: Capuchin Poor Clares in Amarillo,TX; Dominican nuns in Ortonville, MI; and the Visitation Nuns in Toledo, OH. I will be doing a 3 month live in with the first community this spring, and visiting the others as well.
So, do not give up hope!! I will pray for you and everyone else on this forum.
In the Holy Family Name,
Clare Therese
PS. Have you tried the Sisters of St.Rita? They wear a modified habit, but I believe have no age limit. Are u seeking a contemplative order or an active one. Everytime I lean towards an active one, Our Lord pulls be back, and draws me to the cloister.
Apparently, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus used to have a website that no longer works. Hereâs the link in case you want to keep an eye on it:Hello Cossette
I too had a very difficult time trying to get replies from certain communities that wear the full, traditional habit/veil, as it seemed to me that Our Lady and Our Lord, wanted me to do this for them.
I became knowledgable about the Institute for Religious Life website. The communities ALL wear habits, and thier are some I have never even heard of. Their is a new community in Des Moines, IA., and they wear the full, traditional, Franciscan Habit. It looks identical to Mother Angelicaâs order. Their are 4 sisters, and they are Contemplative/Active.
They have no website up yet. Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (FEHJ). You mau call up the Des Moines Vocation Office. You can speak to Sr.Clare. If I locate the address I will post it on here for everyone.
I am 47, as of last year. Never married, no children. And my groom to be? My Lord
I am discerning with three communities that have no age limit. They told me âIf you have a true vocation from God, He wouldnât of sent you to us!â I was very open about my mild, very mild, case of Epilepsy. and that I live a normal life. I just take 2 meds,drive, work, and have many hobbies.
They are: Capuchin Poor Clares in Amarillo,TX; Dominican nuns in Ortonville, MI; and the Visitation Nuns in Toledo, OH. I will be doing a 3 month live in with the first community this spring, and visiting the others as well.
So, do not give up hope!! I will pray for you and everyone else on this forum.
In the Holy Family Name,
Clare Therese
PS. Have you tried the Sisters of St.Rita? They wear a modified habit, but I believe have no age limit. Are u seeking a contemplative order or an active one. Everytime I lean towards an active one, Our Lord pulls be back, and draws me to the cloister.
Okay, just a small note. I tried that link, for the FEJHâs. and it did not bring me to them. They sent me literature on their community and their daily routine. Also their apostolate. Oh, and newletters that they print up. Sr.Clare is a wonderful sister, and very funny.
Sheâs beautiful! Her habit reminds me a little of the Sisters of Life.
Charisms and habits evolve. She started off with blue Carmelite, and last I heard had something like Benedictine. But this almost shows reverse Nashville Dominican (upon which the Sisters of Life based theirs).Sheâs beautiful! Her habit reminds me a little of the Sisters of Life.
I saw the picture of Sister Rosalind-youâre right, she does look like a Sister of Life!