tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post6532500928257430924..comments2024-02-26T09:30:54.111-06:00Comments on Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!: Dominican economics, or why I beg for booksFr. Philip Powell, OPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-65010848321545177002009-03-21T01:17:00.000-05:002009-03-21T01:17:00.000-05:00J,I couldn't tell ya...I know almost nothing about...J,<BR/><BR/>I couldn't tell ya...I know almost nothing about the inner workings of the sisters and nuns.<BR/><BR/>Sorry.Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-49054530321807268132009-03-20T23:24:00.000-05:002009-03-20T23:24:00.000-05:00I know this is an old post, but I was wondering if...I know this is an old post, but I was wondering if, as far as you know, things work similarly for Dominican sisters?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am in the early stages of discerning a possible religious vocation and am curious to learn more. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-148208311197773862008-11-06T11:27:00.000-06:002008-11-06T11:27:00.000-06:00Mr. Aleman, he is very well represented in our lib...Mr. Aleman, he is very well represented in our library! :-)Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-32259317757632261712008-11-06T11:19:00.000-06:002008-11-06T11:19:00.000-06:00I'm shocked! a Dominican who doesn't request any l...I'm shocked! a Dominican who doesn't request any literature from the wonderful preacher, Fr. Vincent McNabb? :)Richard Alemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272016770106926094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-80430397179661090012008-11-05T11:00:00.000-06:002008-11-05T11:00:00.000-06:00The realities are good to share - thanks! My sons...The realities are good to share - thanks! My sons were amazed to discover that their monthly allowance is roughly the same as that of a family friend who is an Augustinian.<BR/><BR/>(Despite knowing this, my HS aged son still asked me about becoming an Augustinian...)<BR/><BR/>The local Augustinians wear their habits --- and I wish I could tell you that this makes a difference, but the children in our religous ed program were CLUELESS about the concept of a religious order (7th graders).<BR/><BR/>I'm glad of the sign though...when I recently recieved the Annointing of the Sick, I was heartened to see one of my Augustinian colleagues walk through the door (between a trip to the gym and the grocery store) in his habit. It spoke volumes...<BR/><BR/>Keep begging for books...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-15275001963226214032008-11-05T10:57:00.000-06:002008-11-05T10:57:00.000-06:00MaryH! Thanks so much...you're an angel...tell Mo...MaryH! Thanks so much...you're an angel...tell Molly I will most certainly pray for her vocation...<BR/><BR/>Aspiring,<BR/><BR/>P. Philip Neri Powell, OP, PhD<BR/>PUST<BR/>Largo Angelicum 1<BR/>00184 Roma<BR/>Italia<BR/><BR/>Thanks again...Fr. PhilipFr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-45600675332632453042008-11-05T10:40:00.000-06:002008-11-05T10:40:00.000-06:00Dear Fr, We'll gladly buy some books for you. We w...Dear Fr, <BR/>We'll gladly buy some books for you. We work with a religious order (our son is in the seminary) and I am constantly amazed at how little support we get. I always hear people praying for vocation but then when it comes to helping out these same people wish us well... It’s just like the bible says - imagine that? :) Some take the attitude "you asked for it." I guess they are right, we did. We volunteered, with our son, to share in his poverty. Anyway, I'm glad to see this post which shares a little bit of what we experience too. May God bless you and your work. Oh, btw, we have a daughter who wants to be a Dominican sister when she is old enough. She is 15. Please pray for her. Her name is Molly, and she is in a hurry to grow up. I try to tell her to enjoy being 15 - it's such a special time in her life when things are more carefree and exciting.<BR/><BR/>Sicerely in Christ<BR/>Broken Alabaster<BR/>http://www.brokenalabaster.com <BR/>(You're invited to come and see us!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-31894723223678941472008-11-05T10:18:00.000-06:002008-11-05T10:18:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.aspiring...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825316824097996382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-53101541959281310392008-11-05T10:08:00.000-06:002008-11-05T10:08:00.000-06:00Aspiring, you're very kind! Yes, a cashier's chec...Aspiring, you're very kind! Yes, a cashier's check should work. I can get our bursar here to cash it and order the books through our bookstore. That way I won't have pay shipping or customs and students get a 10% discount!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-30244052135629142282008-11-05T09:43:00.000-06:002008-11-05T09:43:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.aspiring...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825316824097996382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-68124269197852522532008-11-05T09:36:00.000-06:002008-11-05T09:36:00.000-06:00Aspiring,What is this "finished with the books" of...Aspiring,<BR/><BR/>What is this "finished with the books" of which you speak? :-)<BR/><BR/>Depends on the book. Generally, I keep reference books that I use frequently and books in my field that I will need for teaching...mostly to be photocopied for students.<BR/><BR/>Others go to the Please Take One table in the priory. When I left Irving, I put several grocery bags full of books for the novices to rummage through. When people send me novels, I put them in the reading room. <BR/><BR/>I haven't sold any books back to a bookshop since I joined the Order.<BR/><BR/>Fr. Philip, OPFr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-27684081257534140192008-11-05T09:31:00.000-06:002008-11-05T09:31:00.000-06:00It seems that the whole vow of poverty thing is a ...It seems that the whole vow of poverty thing is a common misunderstanding among some people. As an employee of an 'evil oil company' I know what its like to be misunderstood by outsiders.<BR/><BR/>Query: How does the tonsure hair style fit in with Dominicans and is it still in any great use?<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I love religious who proudly (the good pride, not the deadly sin pride) wear their habits. It reinforces my Christian hope in these often troubling times. Thank you.Baron Korfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07215856728880521796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-19269593451570342572008-11-05T09:25:00.000-06:002008-11-05T09:25:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.aspiring...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825316824097996382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-37145291245837633782008-11-05T04:01:00.000-06:002008-11-05T04:01:00.000-06:00Mom, we have to distinguish between religious prie...Mom, we have to distinguish between religious priests and secular priests. I am a religious priest in that I have taken a vow of poverty and belong to a religious order. Secular priests or diocesans do not take a vow of poverty. They work for a specific bishop in a specific diocese. Most parish priests are diocesans. Technically, they are self-employed and pay SS taxes on their income. Religious orders generally pay SS taxes as well but do so voluntarily. <BR/><BR/>Fr. Philip, OPFr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-84271177595876667022008-11-05T03:14:00.000-06:002008-11-05T03:14:00.000-06:00thanks for the explanation!!I always wondered how ...thanks for the explanation!!<BR/><BR/>I always wondered how priests who were supposed to be "poor" could drive such nice cars!MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.com