Comments on: The Role of Lay Associates in Religious Life http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:23:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-40453 Sister Julie Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:25:02 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-40453 Hi Anne Sheila, I encourage you to check out the post <a href="http://anunslife.org/2007/08/15/becoming-a-nun-after-40ish/" rel="nofollow">Becoming a Nun after 40ish</a>. There are some communities mentioned there that will work with women over 40 and into their 50s. Also, there are a couple communities that I know of in the UK who have nuns who blog. Be sure to check them out because they'd be better able to help with locating religious and lay communities in England. <a href="http://www.benedictinenuns.org.uk/blog/colophon.php" rel="nofollow">Colophon</a> – Holy Trinity Monastery, East Hendred (Benedictine nuns in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire) <a href="http://colwichnov.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Colwich Novitiate</a> – Benedictine Nuns of Saint Mary’s Abbey, Colwich, England Blessings on your search, Anne Sheila. Keep discerning this. Hi Anne Sheila, I encourage you to check out the post Becoming a Nun after 40ish. There are some communities mentioned there that will work with women over 40 and into their 50s. Also, there are a couple communities that I know of in the UK who have nuns who blog. Be sure to check them out because they’d be better able to help with locating religious and lay communities in England.

Colophon – Holy Trinity Monastery, East Hendred (Benedictine nuns in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire)

Colwich Novitiate – Benedictine Nuns of Saint Mary’s Abbey, Colwich, England

Blessings on your search, Anne Sheila. Keep discerning this.

]]> By: anne sheila http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-38812 anne sheila Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:27:41 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-38812 Hello Sisters I want to join a lay/associate community in England (North West). I want to get closer to God, I want some structure in my life and discipline. I would like to find out about the different orders - where do I start? I am a mature woman in her late 40s. I have had a divorce and an anullment. I have two teenagers and when they are independent I would like to become a nun - is this at all possible? My talents and gifts are music, art, writing - I just want to serve God but I have a priority of my two children at the moment. Can people like me ever become a nun later in life? If so, which order would welcome me? God Bless Hello Sisters

I want to join a lay/associate community in England (North West). I want to get closer to God, I want some structure in my life and discipline. I would like to find out about the different orders – where do I start?

I am a mature woman in her late 40s. I have had a divorce and an anullment. I have two teenagers and when they are independent I would like to become a nun – is this at all possible? My talents and gifts are music, art, writing – I just want to serve God but I have a priority of my two children at the moment. Can people like me ever become a nun later in life? If so, which order would welcome me?

God Bless

]]> By: Anne http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-734 Anne Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:56:28 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-734 Thanks to Donna and Sr. Julie. Your input is invaluable and it gives me a starting point. You are in my prayers, please keep me in yours. God bless. Thanks to Donna and Sr. Julie. Your input is invaluable and it gives me a starting point. You are in my prayers, please keep me in yours. God bless.

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-742 Sister Julie Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:11:30 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-742 Anne, I found the directory and will send you some info. And thanks, Donna ... good ideas! Anne, I found the directory and will send you some info.

And thanks, Donna … good ideas!

]]> By: Donna http://anunslife.org/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-736 Donna Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:52:09 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/the-role-of-lay-affiliates-in-religious-life/#comment-736 Anne: Some of the Benedictine monasteries have different types of "live-in" programs where you can stay there for a year or two. Each congregation works it a little differently. From what I gather, no financial payment is usually required but you work in one of their ministries in exchange for room and board. You participate in the community and prayer life of the sisters. I don't know exactly how this all works, but I believe you have to get to know the community first, and they you, before you apply. I would think you need to go through some sort of a discernment period ahead of time too even though your stay would not be permanent. Just about every Benedictine house has a few weekly live-ins per year you could try out. One congregation that I know has/had such a program is The Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA. Check them out. Look for others too. They are out there. BTW, hospitality is one of the Benedictine charisms. Good luck! donna Anne:

Some of the Benedictine monasteries have different types of “live-in” programs where you can stay there for a year or two. Each congregation works it a little differently. From what I gather, no financial payment is usually required but you work in one of their ministries in exchange for room and board. You participate in the community and prayer life of the sisters. I don’t know exactly how this all works, but I believe you have to get to know the community first, and they you, before you apply. I would think you need to go through some sort of a discernment period ahead of time too even though your stay would not be permanent. Just about every Benedictine house has a few weekly live-ins per year you could try out.

One congregation that I know has/had such a program is The Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA. Check them out. Look for others too. They are out there. BTW, hospitality is one of the Benedictine charisms.

Good luck!

donna

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