How do you explain to someone that you are a Dominican? I have found over the years that there is a range of opportunity - that is sometimes you can explain very briefly, and sometimes in detail.
What are some of the ways you explain who you are and WHAT you are to folks? Shorter or longer.. as the case may be.
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I tell folks I am in a religious order, tell them it is the A.O.P. and that I am a Dominican Friar. I then answer whatever questions they have. I usually tell them what part of the "process" I am in and so on.
As I learn more about being Dominican, and hopefully have incorporated it into my life I try to share that as well.
Br Carl
P.S. Oh whenever possible I tell them I know the movie star Br Ken
=;>)
Sr. Jackie said:
I find that most people that ask me have never heard of a religious order. That's when I bring out my Dominican information sheet that I made off the internet. That way they can also read about it. When they ask me "why" ...my favorite line is that I have very poor discipline, but when I am committed to something I am much more disciplined and how much I have already learned. I also say that the Order has filled a void in my life and I tell about all my wonderful new friends (that's you all!!).
Could comments, where is everyone else?
One thing that will help people understand - slowly - is repeated exposure.
At the parish in Jamestown, folks are starting to get it, esp. the part that being a Dominican brother or sister, does not mean that you are a priest or interested in becoming a priest.
I'm not a Dominican yet, so I can't really comment on this one. Hopefully y'all will let me become one in August.
It's fascinating how many are curious. A religious Order is an oddity these days, something like claiming Christianity. I tell people that the Dominicans are among several disciplines and that I chose them because they give me an anchor; a place to stand along with the Saints who have gone before us. The world and even our beloved Church can feel like shifting sand, but being a Dominican gives me a reference, steeped in God's working through people across time.
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