Starting a house anyone interested?

[roseinthewinter]

So tell me this…I have been in several orders and not found the one that God wishes for me to stay in for life. I am so glad for my time in each one and learned so much. The formation was excellent. I am now 22 years old and back to searching out God’s plan.However, it seems that the right order is not out there an I feel in my heart that I may have a calling to start something on my own. Actually I have thought of this since i was like 7 years old. I am tossing around the idea and just need others who are interested. I am not saying a religious order…at least not yet…just a lay community doing certain works and living togethor in community…and later it might turn into a community.The main focus will be young women who are struggling in this culture…it could cover a wide field…child care for unwed mothers is a big thing, and then working with troubled kids and teens, ect…anyone think this sounds like something they might feel called too? I know that it sounds crazy,but it is something that has been poking at me inside for a LONG time and I have tried to run from it because its such a crazy idea. But the LOrd keeps calling me to something and I have deceided to give in and do the ridiculous if thats what He asks. I don’t even know for sure but I thought I would throw it out and see if God touches someones heart to respond. I am looking for young people mostly right now. THe rules of the house would be similiar to Religious life but we would have to gave jobs to support ourselves at first. Anyway, if you feel God may desire this of you too Pm me please! I would love to talk to you! God Bless

 

[Cloisters]

So tell me this…I have been in several orders and not found the one that God wishes for me to stay in for life. I am so glad for my time in each one and learned so much. The formation was excellent. I am now 22 years old and back to searching out God’s plan.However, it seems that the right order is not out there an I feel in my heart that I may have a calling to start something on my own. Actually I have thought of this since i was like 7 years old. I am tossing around the idea and just need others who are interested. I am not saying a religious order…at least not yet…just a lay community doing certain works and living togethor in community…and later it might turn into a community.The main focus will be young women who are struggling in this culture…it could cover a wide field…child care for unwed mothers is a big thing, and then working with troubled kids and teens, ect…anyone think this sounds like something they might feel called too? I know that it sounds crazy,but it is something that has been poking at me inside for a LONG time and I have tried to run from it because its such a crazy idea. But the LOrd keeps calling me to something and I have deceided to give in and do the ridiculous if thats what He asks. I don’t even know for sure but I thought I would throw it out and see if God touches someones heart to respond. I am looking for young people mostly right now. THe rules of the house would be similiar to Religious life but we would have to gave jobs to support ourselves at first. Anyway, if you feel God may desire this of you too Pm me please! I would love to talk to you! God Bless

Sounds a little like the “St. Gemma Houses” and “St. Labre Houses” Cloister Outreach will eventually have for discerners.

cloisters.tripod.com/

Look under resources for discerners.

Cloister Outreach also offers support for aspiring founders. You may PM me if you’re interested in our founders’ forum.

Blessings,
Cloisters

 

[roseofmary]

Hi Roseinthewinter,
I’ve actually felt a call to that kind of life too. I’m young still, only 15. But that is definitely the kind of work I would like to do, especially with children.

 

[Larowyn]

After considering the monastic and cloistered life I wondered how one would go about establishing an order somewhere. There’s a Carmelite monastery all the way out west in Wyoming that I’m interested in, but I’ve never been to Wyoming in my life! It’s kind of hard for me to just go out to some place I’m completely unfamiliar with.

 

[Cloisters]

After considering the monastic and cloistered life I wondered how one would go about establishing an order somewhere. There’s a Carmelite monastery all the way out west in Wyoming that I’m interested in, but I’ve never been to Wyoming in my life! It’s kind of hard for me to just go out to some place I’m completely unfamiliar with.

A long, drawn-out process. If you wish to know more, you can PM me.

Blessings,
Cloisters

 

[Marsha_Adams]

After considering the monastic and cloistered life I wondered how one would go about establishing an order somewhere. There’s a Carmelite monastery all the way out west in Wyoming that I’m interested in, but I’ve never been to Wyoming in my life! It’s kind of hard for me to just go out to some place I’m completely unfamiliar with.

ocso.org/HTM/net/confreg2006.htm#USA_Etats-Unis

This link will show you all of the Cistercian cloisters for nuns in the U.S. Several of them are in the east if you were looking for something closer.

 

[kathielee]

After considering the monastic and cloistered life I wondered how one would go about establishing an order somewhere. There’s a Carmelite monastery all the way out west in Wyoming that I’m interested in, but I’ve never been to Wyoming in my life! It’s kind of hard for me to just go out to some place I’m completely unfamiliar with.

I’m in Missouri. There are Carmelite nuns in Springfield, Missouri, who need vocations. Also, there are Cistercian nuns in Missouri. If you cannot find the Cistercian nuns on the web, contact New Melleray monastery in Missouri. It’s a great diocese and a great archdiocese (of St. Louis).

Kathie

 

[kathielee]

So tell me this…I have been in several orders and not found the one that God wishes for me to stay in for life. I am so glad for my time in each one and learned so much. The formation was excellent. I am now 22 years old and back to searching out God’s plan.However, it seems that the right order is not out there an I feel in my heart that I may have a calling to start something on my own. Actually I have thought of this since i was like 7 years old. I am tossing around the idea and just need others who are interested. I am not saying a religious order…at least not yet…just a lay community doing certain works and living togethor in community…and later it might turn into a community.The main focus will be young women who are struggling in this culture…it could cover a wide field…child care for unwed mothers is a big thing, and then working with troubled kids and teens, ect…anyone think this sounds like something they might feel called too? I know that it sounds crazy,but it is something that has been poking at me inside for a LONG time and I have tried to run from it because its such a crazy idea. But the LOrd keeps calling me to something and I have deceided to give in and do the ridiculous if thats what He asks. I don’t even know for sure but I thought I would throw it out and see if God touches someones heart to respond. I am looking for young people mostly right now. THe rules of the house would be similiar to Religious life but we would have to gave jobs to support ourselves at first. Anyway, if you feel God may desire this of you too Pm me please! I would love to talk to you! God Bless

It is possible that Rosalind’s order will probably include this. After all, when they are out on the streets, they will come across troubled teens!

kathie

 

[Larowyn]

I’m in Missouri. There are Carmelite nuns in Springfield, Missouri, who need vocations. Also, there are Cistercian nuns in Missouri. If you cannot find the Cistercian nuns on the web, contact New Melleray monastery in Missouri. It’s a great diocese and a great archdiocese (of St. Louis).

Kathie

I’m not so sure that they would accept men…

 

[acatholicnun]

In which state are you located?

 

[forgiveall]

First of all, it is so wonderful to see such a young and enthused person as yourself. So eager to help others. It’s beautiful.

Have you ever done this kind of work? If not, I would probably suggest you going out and volunteering for awhile before you make a big commitment in starting a house. Get the experience first so that when it’s time to build your house, you have the experience and skills to make it work.

Again, I truly commend you!!

God Bless all you do in the name of Jesus.
Trust in him