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#156920 01/17/06 11:07 PM
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Ok, sometime ago I let everyone know that I was accepted into the Carmelite pre-novitiate.

Well that was put on hold with the possibility of my entering either in the Winter semester or the next fall.

They wished to "re-do" the interview. I flew down to Houston, TX, last week. Got the word today.

I had finally decided to leave it in the hands of the Lord and take it as it comes. Well the word has come.

I enter Monday, 1/23. As it turns out, I only need 3 semesters to finish my college, so this puts me on track for the novitiate in August of 2007.

So I would like to ask for prayers for my time in the pre-novitiate but especially for the long drive from Rochester, NY, to Houston, TX. I will start this trip either Friday or Saturday morning.

This is the end of one long journey and the start of a new one.

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

My prayers for you brother, as you take these first steps on a long journey to serve the Lord!

May God bless you and keep you well.

+T+
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Congrats!

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God be praised ! May this help you in your continuing discernment of what Christ is calling you to do and to be.

-- John

#156924 01/18/06 01:01 PM
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Dear DavidB:

Special prayers for your spiritual journey and for your safety on the long and winding road from NY to TX.

Amado

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My prayers are with you my friend. Stopping in Pittsburgh on your way to Texas?

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Dear David!

Fantastic news! I am delighted to hear of the move, and I will keep your journey, and your entrance into community in my prayers. May God direct your steps!

By the way, you have chosen a wonderful community. I pray God gives you many years of happiness there. May the Mother of God, Mother of Carmel, support and strengthen you!

the unworthy,
Elias

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May the Lord God take care of David on his journey to Texas.

May the Lord God bless David as he pursues his vocation.

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David,

How wonderful! smile I pray God grant you a safe journey and also that your pre-novitiate time be fruitful. Remember to pray for all of us here on the forum.

Bless you,

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Prayers for your vocation and journey...

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may this new journey be the most incredible and enlightening journey you will take. I see some magnificent times for you at the Hand of God.
Much Love,
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Glory to God!

#156932 01/20/06 04:11 PM
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I am very glad for you!

We will keep praying.

Shalom,
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