tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post4644440000102990858..comments2024-03-26T12:19:52.801-04:00Comments on Tea at Trianon: Our Lady of Graceelena maria vidalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-34916737364410904612007-07-24T07:48:00.000-04:002007-07-24T07:48:00.000-04:00Hi, Wendy, I would discuss it with a trusted pries...Hi, Wendy, I would discuss it with a trusted priest/confessor. Meanwhile, just keep praying.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-57573411585658659952007-07-24T01:54:00.000-04:002007-07-24T01:54:00.000-04:00Hi Elena,Well i do have to admit a lifelong draw, ...Hi Elena,<BR/><BR/>Well i do have to admit a lifelong draw, that likely means something. But I tend to be kind of undisciplined and unscheduled and wonder if that sort of personailty does well in any sort of order really. I have definitely thought about it though, even talked about it with my partner, and he'd be supportive of me doing secular orders if that was chosen. Hmmm, maybe i should explore this more.... where does one start in exploring deeper really? <BR/><BR/>Paix, <BR/><BR/>Wendywendybirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937771656490357049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-31392715779951533292007-07-23T21:19:00.000-04:002007-07-23T21:19:00.000-04:00Dear Rachi, I am so delighted you are drawn to Car...Dear Rachi, I am so delighted you are drawn to Carmel. Definitely, read about the Carmelite saints and visit a Carmelite community. <BR/><BR/>Dear Wendy, anyone who is drawn to prayer, silence and solitude, who loves Our Lady and St Therese, should certainly investigate the Carmelite order. Sometimes it can be tricky to find the right community; they are all different. Our Lady will guide you if this is meant for you!elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-61539479002373933522007-07-23T20:05:00.000-04:002007-07-23T20:05:00.000-04:00So glad i read this post after you and Terry figur...So glad i read this post after you and Terry figured out it really is today....this really is a lovely feastday. <BR/><BR/>And i loved hearing your story of how you came to the Carmelites. I used to check out the books on the Carmelite saints in my library so much in grade shool they ended up giving one to me lol (it was my favorite one on St Therese the little flower). I couldnt help it, i was/am so drawn there. But im really not sure i'd have what it takes to actually join the order though, even secularly, i think that takes a rare soul. But i do get drawn. I'd really love to hear more of your journey here...<BR/><BR/>Paix, <BR/><BR/>Wendywendybirdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937771656490357049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-20830943856218958642007-07-23T19:29:00.000-04:002007-07-23T19:29:00.000-04:00I have been thinking about investigating the Carme...I have been thinking about investigating the Carmelite order...I have been asking people about it. My great-grandparents were 3rd order Carmelites- I didnt realise the connection it had to St Elijah until Grannan's funeral in March. I wish I had been able to talk to her about it.<BR/>I am doing some light reading, but the real investigations will begin in 3 months- when I have finished uni! (I can then devote more time to it)<BR/>thanks for writing about your experiences in the order :)<BR/><BR/>God Bless<BR/>love Rachel xoxoRachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100633232210176128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-1762362275403287902007-07-23T10:59:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:59:00.000-04:00Thank the Lord! I am so glad to hear it!! The prie...Thank the Lord! I am so glad to hear it!! The priest who told us is wonderful but he is Calced and they are not always up on what the Discalced are doing. Thanks, Terry, for finding that out for me!!!!elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-89843750048498889662007-07-23T10:51:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:51:00.000-04:00I just checked - in Europe it is celebrated on the...I just checked - in Europe it is celebrated on the 19th - the Discalced Carmelite calendar still lists it on the 23rd - and my local monastery continues to celebrate it on this date. So we are fine.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-90728843025401053842007-07-23T10:50:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:50:00.000-04:00I know; it is annoying. A Carmelite priest told us...I know; it is annoying. A Carmelite priest told us yesterday at our meeting that it was changed because today is the feast of St Bridget of Sweden, a patroness of Europe, and Europe needs prayers.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-19920011759648731842007-07-23T10:45:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:45:00.000-04:00I had no idea the feast was transferred, I wonder ...I had no idea the feast was transferred, I wonder why? Since this is the old octave of the feast of Mt. Carmel. I don't like that.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.com