tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496103327369055047.post2787092190853189583..comments2024-03-11T09:39:22.914+00:00Comments on Ex Umbris Et Imaginibus: ThanksFather Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910574198138234820noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496103327369055047.post-4451788128836749042014-04-13T23:36:49.468+01:002014-04-13T23:36:49.468+01:00Thank you for your comment, Ingrid. That there are...Thank you for your comment, Ingrid. That there are a number in the community are united in their concerns about new age practices is good, work with them. Hopefully your spiritual assistant will come back with good advice and help those who are involved with these practices to leave them behind and find in their lives as professed Carmelites a spirituality that far transcends the new age. I think you should continue in formation and make your first profession. As a Secular Carmelite you are a member of the Discalced Order, not just of one community, so there is a bigger picture here. You may also, as a professed member of the community, be in a better position to be influential and be a leaven. Remember when our Holy Mother was appointed Prioress of the Incarnation in Avila - the sisters barred the door, refused to accept her, she did not back down, but with faith and humility, under the authority of Our Lady as Prioress, she was able to turn the community around. As a daughter of this Holy Mother, St Teresa, aim to be like her: humble, faithful, courageous and evangelical. Perhaps you have been called into this community in the Order to help your brothers and sisters in this regard. I will keep you in my prayers, sister in Carmel!Father Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910574198138234820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496103327369055047.post-80935348831947946742014-04-09T22:54:30.331+01:002014-04-09T22:54:30.331+01:00I have a question for you. I am in formation for ...I have a question for you. I am in formation for a secular order of Discalced Carmelites. This year, I will make a temporary promise and in 4 more years a definitive promise. <br /> <br /><br />There are several in our group that also practice yoga. This has caused some concern for some of us because we understand the harm it can cause. We are waiting for a decision from our spiritual advisor and our mother group in Cheyenne. <br /><br />Fr Joseph Ssemakula, who wrote the "The Healing of Families" warns about the spiritual dangers of yoga in that book. Many do not understand the dangers of yoga, even priests and religious. This is causing confusion. <br /><br /> <br /><br />What I would like to know from YOU: Is there potential harm to me making a promise to a community where membership includes those practicing yoga? I am concerned about unhealthy relationships that Fr. Joseph speaks about in his book and would this constitute a way satan could cause problems for me and others in our group?<br /><br />Thank you for your assistance.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Ingrid Borahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496103327369055047.post-12522782979805418752012-10-16T09:38:14.919+01:002012-10-16T09:38:14.919+01:00It is very unfortunate to see also that new age pr...It is very unfortunate to see also that new age practices such as yoga and even shamanism (which is occult) are allowed in Catholic Retreat Centres in Ireland. I have also seen crystals displayed in some Chapels also. It is a terrible shame that those who run these Centres do not realise the richness of their own faith.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414512459104270514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496103327369055047.post-85977674983149909462012-10-15T19:58:40.877+01:002012-10-15T19:58:40.877+01:00You sound sincere and dedicated.
Most Jehovah'...You sound sincere and dedicated.<br /><br />Most Jehovah's Witnesses are decent folk who are trapped in an oppressive cult like organization the Watchtower society.<br />The Watchtower core dogma is Jesus 'invisible' return or second coming October 1914,this is a false doctrine.<br />Matthew 7:15-16 "Be on the watch for the false prophets,who come to you in sheep's clothing....."<br />God bless-Danny Haszard FMI-dannyhaszard(dot)com<br />Danny Haszardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261799967881410663noreply@blogger.com