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I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?

 
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I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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You won't know if its right for you and your beliefs until you try it.
If you are worried about what people will think then its not right for you.
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You won't know if its right for you and your beliefs until you try it.
If you are worried about what people will think then its not right for you.
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but such lifestyle is not a try to see if it is a right fit. either you are called or not is I how i understand it.
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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do anything but anything catholic!!!!
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
You won't know if its right for you and your beliefs until you try it.
If you are worried about what people will think then its not right for you.
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but such lifestyle is not a try to see if it is a right fit. either you are called or not is I how i understand it.
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As such was the quest of the zebra.
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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do anything but anything catholic!!!!
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lmfao!!!!!!!!!!
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well, true hermetic asceticism would dictate that you forge your own path

in nature


not in some stuffy enclave of lost souls...
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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If the call is that strong and you’ve felt this way since you were a child, it sounds like the right path for you. Whatever you choose, I wish you well. hf
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I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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If the call is that strong and you’ve felt this way since you were a child, it sounds like the right path for you. Whatever you choose, I wish you well. hf
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
Why Catholicism? If you've studied religious history/scripture for more than a day you'd run as far & as fast away from that false religion as humanly possible. Don't even get me started on the massive pedophilia ring within. Unless your goal is to demolish said ring in which case I'd say, bring plenty of ammo. You'll need more.
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
OP, there are a lot of different orders of monks, each with different rules. The Carthusians, Dominicans, Benedictines - just to name a few.

Most of the monks live by the Rule of Benedict. You might want to get a copy and read about the regulations. The Carthusians are the most strict order, and there is a great movie you should watch: "Into Great Silence". It's a documentary about life as a Carthusian monk and there is a rather amazing story about how the film was made.

There are also monks in other religions as well depending on what you feel called to do. I know some of the monastic communities will allow you to visit in-person and learn more about their monastery.

Best wishes and prayers on your journey.
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OP, there are a lot of different orders of monks, each with different rules. The Carthusians, Dominicans, Benedictines - just to name a few.

Most of the monks live by the Rule of Benedict. You might want to get a copy and read about the regulations. The Carthusians are the most strict order, and there is a great movie you should watch: "Into Great Silence". It's a documentary about life as a Carthusian monk and there is a rather amazing story about how the film was made.

There are also monks in other religions as well depending on what you feel called to do. I know some of the monastic communities will allow you to visit in-person and learn more about their monastery.

Best wishes and prayers on your journey.
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thanks I will look into this info. appreciate you sharing with me.
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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How do you feel about the Cloud of Unknowing Christian monastic text?

There's a simplicity to the life of a renunciate that can't really be explained.
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well, true hermetic asceticism would dictate that you forge your own path

in nature


not in some stuffy enclave of lost souls...
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This is correct and right advice for you.

hesright
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I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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How do you feel about the Cloud of Unknowing Christian monastic text?

There's a simplicity to the life of a renunciate that can't really be explained.
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I am unfamiliar with this. Could you share more with me.
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well, true hermetic asceticism would dictate that you forge your own path

in nature


not in some stuffy enclave of lost souls...
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This is correct and right advice for you.

hesright
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hesright
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Show us a picture of yourself whitey
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How do you feel about the Cloud of Unknowing Christian monastic text?

There's a simplicity to the life of a renunciate that can't really be explained.
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I am unfamiliar with this. Could you share more with me.
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The Cloud of Unknowing? That ancient text is easily found online, being public domain..

"The Cloud of Unknowing (Middle English: The Cloude of Unknowing) is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide on contemplative prayer in the late Middle Ages.


[link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)]

Renunciation? Being satisfied with what one has, without grasping at any need to accumulate more material things, nor being weighed down by a bunch of material things. Not grinding away at the Rat Race of common Western Life, just living in the moment.. It's very peaceful. I lived that way for several years, at a monastic center (for a different religion), before becoming employed at said center (my spiritual guide wanted me to have earn funds for myself heh).
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I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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Why do you want to turn turd buglar priest?

You are lacking in some nutrient content I'd guess.
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Go to the hymalayen mts
Do some yoga meditate
Do some lsd smoke some good weed

Yoga, meditate
Eat only the noodles and tea

More lsd

Then tell us
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Monks practice Uphill Gardening
watch your 6 ...
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Monks practice Uphill Gardening
watch your 6 ...
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Re: I feel drawn to the monastic lifestyle. Is it a calling? What do you think GLP?
I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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Vladimir, have you ever had a psychological evaluation?

Just one? Of any kind??
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No they don't, there are many bodies of saints called Incorruptibles and the boxes of sainrs are Holy relics.

Noncatholcs do not understand the meaning or reasons for many, many things.
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Bones not 'boxes'
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I have not admitted this to anyone in real time, not even family members, but I am seriously considering becoming a Catholic monk. I have always been drawn to the monastery since childhood. I recall as a kid seeing the altar boys when I would attend Sunday mass. I always felt this is what I was destined to do, and I was only 4 years old!

I don't know, GLP. I feel a strong pull and yearning to the monastery. I wanted to share this with you seeing as I am anonymous which makes its easy.
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try shaman or sage mode, monks are cool too except they have stupid dress codes for some reason~


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Not only can you visit, but you can do a lengthy trial period before actually taking vows.





GLP