#ministry update

[artofthechristianninja]

Taking A Big, Scary Leap

First, welcome to everyone from Ko-Fi who’s transitioning from the newsletter over there to here! I know there have been a lot of site changes over the past few years as I’ve been growing, so it means a lot to have you leapfrog one more time. ♥ I just did something that freaks me out: promoting myself. Now, to put it into perspective, I’ve only actually done one, but it was a big step for me,…

[ano-po]

Entering the convent so you don't have to, part 1

Here are the things I learned so far as an aspirant.

+ there are different congregations with different charism and spirituality. No, they don't hate each other. They are actually quite close and help each other as much as they can.

+ they are required to have retreat once a year, about 30 days. My corporate work can't even 😭

+ there are THREE vocations. Religious, Married, and Singlehood. They consider Singlehood as a vocation, and it's normal. I haven't heard any bad opinions on any of the vocations. They said it depends on the calling from above, so who are they to judge. Your titas who call you selfish for wanting to be single forever is not a real catholic, siz.

+ they support the LGBTQIA+ groups (the congregation I am in anyway) and actually give seminars to young members who experience harassment due to this. My congregation actually has a lot of trans and gay scholars. They are also youth volunteers, and no, they are not forced to change who they are.

+ There are Missionary congregations and Contemplative congregations. Missionaries are sent around the world to start or serve a ministry (like education, orphanages, feeding the poor, free tutorials, scholarships, retreat houses, etc.) Contemplatives are those who stay inside the convent all their lives to pray for the world. (Gonna use that ✨manifesting✨ powers to good use sisters. Never seen a contemplative sister, but I hope they can levitate with all that meditation.)

+ there are some congregations that have a Mother, while some congregations prefer to remove the hierarchical system and so everyone is now a Sister. They don't get promoted, they term it as 'given role'. It's by rotation sometimes.

+ some sisters have fancy uniforms. Yay! Ours don't, lol. We have standard uniforms but we can still wear whatever. Since I'm still an aspirant, I have no dress codes.

+ novice sisters go to classes together in a congregation that offers the class. Think of it as that specific lecture convention by Gusu Lan (if you are an MDZS fan). It's exactly like that. Minus the discrimination. I am not a novice sister yet so I don't know what's going on there, like if there's really discrimination or whatever. But Postulancy (a phase before noviciate) has human development classes so I guess they're better human beings there. 🤷

+ As an aspirant, I have classes of my own, like reflective classes and art classes. It's to know myself first, understand my human conditions, and see what sisters really do to see if I'm ready for this kind of ministry. If they see that my personality is for another congregation, they can have dialogue with that congregation for my recommendation. No ill feelings if I don't continue. I have been reminded several times that there is no pressure. (Again, I don't know what other congregations do.)

That is all so far.

And yes, there are prayer schedules 😵‍💫

And yes, I'm still deciding if I should really continue. That's what aspirancy and postulancy is all about... About the contemplation.

And no, I'm not suddenly gonna talk about my boy JC over my dashboard. I'mma let Him have His peace. In addition, not all my followers are Christians so I respect that. I'm still gonna shitpost.

[gxlden-angels]

Live, Laugh, Leprosy

[workersolidarity]

[Hezbollah targets concentrations of soldiers and military hardware near the border between southern Lebanon and occupied territory in solidarity with Palestinians under siege in Gaza]

🇵🇸🇮🇱 🚨 GAZA MINISTRY OF HEALTH UPDATED FIGURES FOR CASUALTIES IN THE GAZA STRIP

According to figures from Gaza's Ministry of Health, the death toll in the Occupation Forces bombing and siege of Gaza has risen to 11'180, including 4'609 children, 3'100 women, 218 medical and civil defense personnel and 49 journalists.

#source

@WorkerSolidarityNews

[angeltreasure]

Today I went for training for to be a Lector again. Now I am a Lector and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for the Homebound. 😊🙏🏻💙

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Sabuurradii 34:2 Naftaydu waxay ku faani doontaa Rabbiga, Oo waxaa maqli doona kuwa camalka qabow, oo weliba way ku farxi doonaan.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. — Psalm 34:2 | Somali Bible (SOM) and New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE) The Somali Bible © 1979, 2008 Society for International Ministries-Kenya and New Revised Standard Version Bible, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: Psalm 44:8; Psalm 69:32; Psalm 119:74; Jeremiah 9:24; Luke 1:46; 1 Corinthians 1:31

[denensommeste]

31.03.2023 - Another part of the house done. I originally did not want a colour on the wall here but it looked boring without some colour. Really happy how it turned out!

Lieke Koster - There's a River in My Veins

Paper Ministry - Morning Sun

Plantstraws - plant straw medium

[transsexual-divinity]

Hey Mr. Rob Zombie you can slam in the back of my dragula 😏😏

[ask-sebastian]

good soup. good catharsis.

[just-a-cybercroissant]

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[good-old-gossip]

Important Update!!!

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[halalchampagnesocialist]

We actually do not know how many have been killed in Gaza. The numbers of those killed per day are seemingly less everyday compared to the start of the war, but we also hear of new daily massacres. We’re also hearing of Palestinians dying of starvation everyday, a number which is not included in the death toll. There’s not enough search and rescue teams to pull people from under the rubble, or that it’s too dangerous to do so. The Ministry of Health is unable to function properly, doctors and nurses are being killed off as hospitals are routinely bombed over and over, which means the current death toll is not being updated frequently and is most likely inaccurate. The carnage that Israel has left and continues to leave will only further result in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, even long after this ‘war’ is over. Does that not scare you? Does that not anger you?

[justnownews]

Schools Reopen Across Punjab and Sindh After Summer Brea

LAHORE: After the end of the summer holidays, schools across Punjab, including Lahore, are set to reopen today. The Punjab Education Department has issued a notification outlining the schedule for government schools. Schools will now operate five days a week, with Saturdays and Sundays off. Male teachers are required to be present from Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Female teachers,…

[votermood]

Discover the biography of Chandrababu Naidu, exploring his early life, political career, and significant contributions. This story highlights his journey of struggle, success, and leadership.

[fatherscurti]

MAGDALENE, APOSTLE TO THE APOSTLES