which third order should I choose?

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

I love Mary and I love observing the hours of the divine office.

What do you think?

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

Hubby and I have been OCDS (Carmelites) since 1992.
Our Community disbanded because of age and little vocations so we have been isolated (living our vocation alone).

PRAY ON IT; THE LORD AND OUR BLESSED MOTHER WILL LEAD YOU.

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[Open Heart]

I'm very, very biased. I wanted to become a Franciscan nun, but can't because of my bipolar disorder.

The Franciscans bring together four things that I love:

1. Simplicity of lifestyle (poverty)
2. Compassion for the poor
3. Music
4. Affinity for the natural world

Some Franciscans are very strong on Marianism, as was St Francis himself.

As someone who is involved with Cursillo, I believe in a well balanced Spirituality, and I believe you find that with the Franciscans.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

It is difficult indeed...
Hard pick.

 

[Open Heart]

It is difficult indeed...
Hard pick.

Please don't rush. It involves vows.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

Please don't rush. It involves vows.

Are you O.F.S yourself?

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

What does happen to a third order member if he becomes a priest?

 

[pdudgeon]

What does happen to a third order member if he becomes a priest?

you could solve that problem by becoming a Salesian; they have both priests and lay working together. www.salesianmissions.org
(founded by Don Bosco)

 

[Open Heart]

Are you O.F.S yourself?

No. I was going to. But I tried it out on my own first, and found that I lacked the self discipline to pray the Hours on my own. For me to do something like that I would need the support of a community. I do pray continually during the day, but they are the sort of improvised prayers that I grew up praying my whole life.

I do think of myself as an unofficial nun of sorts. I expect to be celibate for the rest of my life. I live on $800/mo. LOL And all the work I do is of service to others. Presently I'm working as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor -- it's draining but incredibly meaningful. I volunteer at my parish office, and teach catechism. So life is very, very good.

Oh, and I almost forgot! I think chimpanzees should be taught monotheism and basic morality via sign language. I'm one step past preaching to birds. LOL

 

[anna ~ grace]

I don't know why, but I like these guys;

Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate USA

Servant of Merciful Love gave A+ advice; pray on it.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

I was sent away as the leader ment I would have to my discern my possible vocation to the priesthood prior to getting involved in a order.

It makes sense I guess, thanks for advices peeps

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

It was at the Dominicans btw.

 

[pdudgeon]

I was sent away as the leader ment I would have to my discern my possible vocation to the priesthood prior to getting involved in a order.

It makes sense I guess, thanks for advices peeps

yep I would agree with that advice. I've been reading the vocation stories of three of our young men in the Diocese who are being ordained next Saturday. and for all three while the pathway was different for each one, they all wound up choosing the priesthood. So yes, I would say that discernment is definitely important.

 

[Michie]

Are you discerning a vocation Stabat?

 

[Open Heart]

I was sent away as the leader ment I would have to my discern my possible vocation to the priesthood prior to getting involved in a order.

It makes sense I guess, thanks for advices peeps

Oh my goodness, how exciting! I shall add you to my prayers.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

Are you discerning a vocation Stabat?

Yes, but I still have a few more years of studies in front of me before I'm even qualified.

Oh my goodness, how exciting! I shall add you to my prayers.

Thank you, I need the prayers.
I'm currently applying to continue on to masters from this fall, but I applied past the deadline so it's uncertain if I'm permitted.
They are aware of the reasons why I had to quite last year and that I applied so late because I had to finish treatment. I hope they find a way.

Again, thanks for prayers.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

What does happen to a third order member if he becomes a priest?

Pope John Paul II was a Secular Order Carmelite

Praying for you as you discern your vocation