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Nuns in Cyberspace
I loved The Muppet Show when I was a kid (okay, I still love the Muppets). One of my favorite sketches was “Pigs in Space” (you can hear the guy saying it, can’t you?!) Now, whenever I think of nuns on the Internet, that’s all I can think of: Nun’s in [cyber] Spaaaaaaace. Okay, so it’s a bit of a stretch, but it makes me laugh.
Anyways, that’s a long and bizarre way of saying that I’ve been thinking about how nuns and sisters have used (or not used) the Internet to connect with people, proclaim the Gospel, and provide a window to religious life.
A stellar example of nuns in cyberspace is the Dominican Nuns of Summit, New Jersey. Today they celebrate their second anniversary of their blog, Moniales OP. Definitely check this blog out. The post today is quite illuminating. The nuns well articulate their experience of having a blog. The blog is a great service to the church and world. Here’s a clip:
We did know why we wanted to begin a blog. First, it seemed not much different than printing and sending out our newsletter; in fact this was easier and cheaper!
More importantly, we thought that by posting about our Dominican contemplative life, in all its beauty and all it’s ordinariness we could share something with others and help them learn what the contemplative is about.Perhaps our blog would be the means for others to become attracted to the beauty of a life “free for God alone.”
I must say, when I first found their blog, I was a little surprised that cloistered nuns would be on the Internet, let alone have a blog! (my limited universe is ever expanding!) And not just any blog. This thing is well written, has a good use of photographs, is visually appealing, and rather inspiring.
Truly this cloistered group of women is on the cutting edge. I know of no other religious community of women that has sponsored a blog for two years. In fact, there are remarkably few nuns and sisters in the blogosphere. There are a number of folks discerning religious life or who are in formation, but not too many card-carrying nuns and sisters. Where are you all hiding out? You’ve got great writing skills, tons of life experience, and a desire to meet people where they are. Vengan aqui, monjas!
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LOL! I LOOOOVE pigs in space! They are the best. I think I am going to have to watch some old episodes now. I also loved the Swedish Chef. “Hurdy-gurdy yup yup yup!”
BTW, I just ran across your blog. I am so happy I found it.
The Swedish Chef is awesome. I also loved Camilla the Chicken (Gonzo’s girlfriend) and Janice the tamborine player for The Electric Mayhem Band(also Nurse Janice on the sketch Veterinarian’s Hospital). Good times.
Take a look at our website! We are some more nuns in cyberspace and you are invited to stay a spell and look around. If you are ever near Atchison, please come and visit! Glad I found your blog!
Excellent! … any more nuns out there?
I found this. *Bork Bork BORK*
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L9oyr_MKABY
That’s fabulous, Brittany. “Two points” for finding that one! It’s funny when I see stuff like this video … it reminds me of how much I was “formed” by kids’ shows as I was growing up. I’m sure I saw every episode of The Muppet Show. That was a show that was very funny (for adults too as I watch it now) and engaging but also, dare I say, wholesome. As I look back, the Muppets really taught kids about diversity … that it didn’t matter what skin or fur color you are, or if you’re a monster or Animal or a jazz player or a surgeon or a chicken. Everyone belongs. Someday I’ll have to write about the spirituality of the Muppets … “Everything I Know About Life I Learned from the Muppets” … any publishers out there willing to give it a shot with me?? Thanks again, Brittany … you brightened my day.
Der chickey in der basket. bork.
No prob. I would buy that book!