Comments on: Do you have to be Catholic to be a Nun? http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/ 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 Mary Paul http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/#comment-46382 Sister Mary Paul Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:39:38 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=681#comment-46382 Some might not know of a more 'hidden life' in the consecrated vowed tradition. It is both arduous and joyful. The arduous part is the confirmation of a Diocese and Bishop. The joyful part is the Life given to God, alone. There are a number of questionable people who seek this life; but, seek it for incorrect ways. Perhaps, to further their opinions or manner or lifestyle. These ways are not to the Glory of God; these ways are human ways. The hidden life in Jesus is further arduous for one struggles in the internal desert seeking salvation and perfection of soul. These are by Grace, naturally; however, the nun or monk still works to obtain this grace. I am a Magdalen. And, a Professed vowed nun in Southern California ... a place rampant with materialism and Self. This IS the desert. Blessed Be, Sister Mary Paul, Diocesan Solitary Religious, Diocese of Los Angeles Some might not know of a more ‘hidden life’ in the consecrated vowed tradition.

It is both arduous and joyful. The arduous part is the confirmation of a Diocese and Bishop. The joyful part is the Life given to God, alone.

There are a number of questionable people who seek this life; but, seek it for incorrect ways. Perhaps, to further their opinions or manner or lifestyle. These ways are not to the Glory of God; these ways are human ways.

The hidden life in Jesus is further arduous for one struggles in the internal desert seeking salvation and perfection of soul. These are by Grace, naturally; however, the nun or monk still works to obtain this grace.

I am a Magdalen. And, a Professed vowed nun in Southern California … a place rampant with materialism and Self. This IS the desert.

Blessed Be,
Sister Mary Paul, Diocesan Solitary Religious, Diocese of Los Angeles

]]> By: Desirè http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/#comment-43659 Desirè Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:35:55 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=681#comment-43659 I think becoming a nun must be wonderful, a fully committed life to God, that is my longing. Please write more about your daily life. Kind regards, Desirè I think becoming a nun must be wonderful, a fully committed life to God, that is my longing. Please write more about your daily life.
Kind regards,
Desirè

]]> By: Peggy http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/#comment-41037 Peggy Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:37:30 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=681#comment-41037 I am part of a session on the history of Sisters this November at the National Women's Studies Assn. conference, where one of the papers will be given by a School Sister of Notre Dame, and the session will be chaired by Sr. Elena Thompson (no relation), who is an Episcopal priest and a member of the Sisters of St. Helena, which Julie mentioned in the original piece that heads all these comments. The final paper will be given by a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Catholic), but it is written on the Immaculate Heart Community, which (like the ecumenical Benedictines) used to be a Catholic order, but is now an interfaith community open to both women and men, married and single. You can find out more about it at: http://www.immaculateheartcommunity.org/ I am part of a session on the history of Sisters this November at the National Women’s Studies Assn. conference, where one of the papers will be given by a School Sister of Notre Dame, and the session will be chaired by Sr. Elena Thompson (no relation), who is an Episcopal priest and a member of the Sisters of St. Helena, which Julie mentioned in the original piece that heads all these comments. The final paper will be given by a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (Catholic), but it is written on the Immaculate Heart Community, which (like the ecumenical Benedictines) used to be a Catholic order, but is now an interfaith community open to both women and men, married and single. You can find out more about it at: http://www.immaculateheartcommunity.org/

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/#comment-41016 Sister Julie Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:47:10 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=681#comment-41016 Hi Eileen, I know of a few websites that do that. The one I know best is <a href="http://vocation-network.org/" rel="nofollow">Vision Vocation Network</a>. Also, check out <a href="http://www.religiousministries.com/" rel="nofollow">The Online Guide to Religious Ministries</a>. Blessings to you on your discernment. Please let me know how I can help. Hi Eileen, I know of a few websites that do that. The one I know best is Vision Vocation Network. Also, check out The Online Guide to Religious Ministries. Blessings to you on your discernment. Please let me know how I can help.

]]> By: Eileen http://anunslife.org/2008/09/17/catholic-nun-question/#comment-40993 Eileen Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:25:23 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=681#comment-40993 There was a website that I found through Stumble that gave you a place to input what your qualifications were, and referred you to orders where you would fit. Is anyone familiar with this? I was once married, and am older (although the marriage would not be recognized by the Catholic church, which helps), so I am limited in where I could go. After recent contemplation, I feel this way of life calling to me again and would appreciate if anyone knows this resource so I can explore whether or not this is my true calling. Thank you. My bookmarks were wiped out, and I can't find it again. There was a website that I found through Stumble that gave you a place to input what your qualifications were, and referred you to orders where you would fit. Is anyone familiar with this? I was once married, and am older (although the marriage would not be recognized by the Catholic church, which helps), so I am limited in where I could go. After recent contemplation, I feel this way of life calling to me again and would appreciate if anyone knows this resource so I can explore whether or not this is my true calling. Thank you. My bookmarks were wiped out, and I can’t find it again.

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