2017年8月19日 · Hello, I wanted to hear my fellow Catholics opinion on the difference between gravitating towards, Dominican, Franciscan and Carmelite spirituality. I have been a Catholic for a while now, and have read many books on the saints. …

2019年8月12日 · And even within each order, the different Dominican Provinces and each Benedictine house (since each Benedictine house is independent) have their own emphasis and way of living out their charisms. In order to get a clearer view of what God is calling you to, you might be at a point where you should look into going on a vocational visit with ...

2007年5月28日 · I also saw an ad in a Vision vocation magazine for the Dominican Brothers of Bethany. Just wondering.[/quote] About 18 years ago they were all called back to France. They had about 7 in the novitiate in MA at the time. Two of the American sisters finally decided to come to the US and entered the Dominican Nuns in West Springfield, Ma.

2013年9月10日 · Dominican Nuns have a great love for the Holy Eucharist and in the United States, especially, this is expressed by Adoration, either perpetual or daily. And of course, the Rosary! Some monasteries (such as mine) have it perpetual with Adoration. It is called "the Adoring Rosary".

2013年12月24日 · A solemn Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on December 9, 2013, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, to commemorate 113 years of Dominican contemplative life in Camden, NJ. Bishop Dennis Sullivan concelebrated the Mass at 11:00 am in the public chapel of the Monastery.

2024年7月12日 · History holds in its memories why the community had to close a few years later. That is why I transferred to the Dominican Nuns Monastery in Summit, New Jersey, arriving on December 1, 2022. I chose this community because I surmised it …

2009年9月24日 · I discerned with this community back in the early 90s. My first spiritual director was a Dominican sister who was discerning entering cloistered life and was the one who brought this monastery to my attention. I loved their life and was seriously considering discerning more closely with them (I never had the money to make the first visit).

2009年3月28日 · Today, the Summit NJ Dominican Monastery speaks in the latest blog entry of the Convent Infirmary in Caldwell, NJ, and refers to three nuns from the closed Union City monastery, that all three are now together in the infirmary in Caldwell with the active congregation of Dominican sisters. Names are not referenced in the blog entry.

2010年3月24日 · The second time I entered a much more beautiful Dominican community, one where I felt our humanity was not sacrificed once we crossed the threshold of the Motherhouse. When I came to the decision a second time around and decided to leave, the experience was very comforting as I was able to say goodbye to my beautiful sisters.

2006年10月25日 · Agreed, however....I am completely satisfied with the 21st Century habits of the Dominican Order. And of course a few other communities. [/quote] When you say "21st Century habit" my mind's eye suddenly pictures Dominican sisters, The Matrix-style. You know, with sunglasses and stuff. My imagination is somewhat overly vivid from time to time...