One of the struggles in discernment, leastwise for me, is coming to terms with the incredible amount of paperwork that must be done in order to enter a religious order. Coming into this, I thought that I would say, "Yes, I want to be a Dominican Priest," and they would say, "You're in." And there would be a liturgy of sorts and off to study I would go.
Instead when offered an application I realized that I would have to dig up all sorts of information about myself, write an autobiography, undergo multiple physical and psychological exams, and ask for a number of letters of reference. I don't know why I thought it would be so easy, but, well... it ain't. Yet, I still want this for my life. I still feel pushed, or maybe pulled, to continue down the path of becoming a full-fledged O.P. member.
So, back to work I go.
Shalom,
Joe
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