tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post5101651111660188600..comments2023-10-23T14:02:52.339-06:00Comments on Dominican Idaho: The Salve Regina and the Dominican OrderMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02261197566240560777noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post-17649622678138471152007-04-16T16:56:00.000-06:002007-04-16T16:56:00.000-06:00Angela,I was fascinated to learn that Dr. Peter Kw...Angela,<BR/><BR/>I was fascinated to learn that Dr. Peter Kwasniewski and his wife were allowed by the Washington DC Chapter to begin the Dominican formation program, and make their 3 year profession, while living in Austria! This is thrilling to me, as it is implementing what JPII and Vat II spoke of, utillizing the "means of social communication." Certainly an "electronic community" is not a substitute for face-to-face community, but in the case where it is simply not possible, the alternative is no longer prohibitive. Certainly you understand this, for being present on the internet gains one a "community" of souls which one grows close to, even if we never meet this side of heaven face to face.<BR/><BR/>Should this experiment be extended in the near future, which is an exciting possibility, here is what I think it would offer to isolated members: a participation in the charism and associated graces bestowed on the order, and a rather straight forward and simple rule under which to organize one's prayer life and study. <BR/><BR/>Here's a recommendation I was given, which proved wise. If it seems impossible now, cherish the desire, but give it over to God, and if it is the Lord's will, the desire will not grow cold, but grow over time, and He will make a way for it to happen. that time may be in a future where the desire is still only a faint but cherished spark. That spark, that desire, to be united with the Church in a communion that an order offers, is a good and holy desire; may Jesus our Lord give it growth in the way and time which is His plan.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261197566240560777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post-87597597437125289502007-04-16T16:54:00.000-06:002007-04-16T16:54:00.000-06:00Yes, you can start one. Just inquire at that time...Yes, you can start one. Just inquire at that time with Mark or your parish, or join one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post-24140286131937640972007-04-16T16:32:00.000-06:002007-04-16T16:32:00.000-06:00I don't know Mark. In my heart I KNOW I am a Domin...I don't know Mark. In my heart I KNOW I am a Dominican but I am so busy with work and all my church activities (pastoral council, CWL, Adoration, RCIA catechist, etc.) and my husband does like to actually have a conversation with me once in awhile, plus I have to clean my house sometimes...<BR/>We hope to move in a few years to a bigger centre and I hope there will be a 3rd order there to join or maybe I can start one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post-86739879602863347192007-04-14T21:27:00.000-06:002007-04-14T21:27:00.000-06:00I'd been wondering how you were coming with that d...I'd been wondering how you were coming with that discernment...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261197566240560777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11976534.post-76734090014484466422007-04-13T22:14:00.000-06:002007-04-13T22:14:00.000-06:00*sigh*...just when I thought I wasn't really meant...*sigh*...just when I thought I wasn't really meant to join a Third Order you post this....hmmmm.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com