Comments on: Two IHM Sisters Profess Final Vows http://anunslife.org/2008/05/07/ihm-sisters-profess-final-vows/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:50:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gayle OSF http://anunslife.org/2008/05/07/ihm-sisters-profess-final-vows/#comment-8122 Gayle OSF Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:52:43 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/?p=725#comment-8122 I just professed final vows a month ago, and I am still trying to tame the tide of notecards, candles, notepad, journals etc. All of these are good, but not always in large quantities. So I am just going to comment for future reference. Donations are very good. Also, consumable gifts such as chocolate, nuts, fun popcorn which can be shared work well. I second the idea of gift cards, esp. if you know the Sister's hobbies, interests, etc. I did get a purple iPod Shuffle which is WAY cool. So that's my two cents. Mary Duffy, I hope you enjoy the profession! I just professed final vows a month ago, and I am still trying to tame the tide of notecards, candles, notepad, journals etc. All of these are good, but not always in large quantities. So I am just going to comment for future reference. Donations are very good. Also, consumable gifts such as chocolate, nuts, fun popcorn which can be shared work well. I second the idea of gift cards, esp. if you know the Sister’s hobbies, interests, etc. I did get a purple iPod Shuffle which is WAY cool. So that’s my two cents.

Mary Duffy, I hope you enjoy the profession!

]]> By: Mary Duffy http://anunslife.org/2008/05/07/ihm-sisters-profess-final-vows/#comment-8087 Mary Duffy Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:32:37 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/?p=725#comment-8087 Thank you Sister Julie: Your suggestions on a personal gift are all perfect. With the donation I will include stamps (great idea) and a leather journal. God bless you. Aloha, Mary Thank you Sister Julie:
Your suggestions on a personal gift are all perfect. With the donation I will include stamps (great idea) and a leather journal. God bless you.
Aloha, Mary

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/05/07/ihm-sisters-profess-final-vows/#comment-5518 Sister Julie Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:39:06 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/?p=725#comment-5518 Dear Kathy, How thoughtful of you! There aren't really any restrictions, though we do strive for simplicity in terms of "stuff". Some ideas ... <strong>Practical gifts:</strong> <ul><li>note cards <li>stamps (very helpful following a profession for all the thank-you cards that need to be sent!) <li>journal <li>gift card for a restaurant, favorite store, amazon.com </ul> <strong>Books are always good:</strong> <ul><li>Thomas Merton</li> <li>Macrina Wiederkehr</li> <li>Teresa of Avila</li> <li>John Main</li> <li>about or by her favorite saint</li> <li>Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet</li> <li>book on prayer</li> </ul> <strong>Handmade stuff:</strong> <ul><li>quilt or afghan</li> <li>beaded bracelet/necklace with meaningful beads/charms</li> <li>bag for books, knitting, whatever hobby she has</li> </ul> <strong>Other:</strong> <ul><li>an icon of her favorite saint (could be her namesake, her congregation's saint, etc.)</li> <li>donation to her favorite cause</li> <li>mp3 player with downloads of her favorite tunes</li> </ul> That's it for my ideas at the moment. Blessings on your search for a gift. I'm sure whatever you give will be perfect to her! Sister Julie Dear Kathy,
How thoughtful of you! There aren’t really any restrictions, though we do strive for simplicity in terms of “stuff”. Some ideas …

Practical gifts:

  • note cards
  • stamps (very helpful following a profession for all the thank-you cards that need to be sent!)
  • journal
  • gift card for a restaurant, favorite store, amazon.com

Books are always good:

  • Thomas Merton
  • Macrina Wiederkehr
  • Teresa of Avila
  • John Main
  • about or by her favorite saint
  • Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet
  • book on prayer

Handmade stuff:

  • quilt or afghan
  • beaded bracelet/necklace with meaningful beads/charms
  • bag for books, knitting, whatever hobby she has

Other:

  • an icon of her favorite saint (could be her namesake, her congregation’s saint, etc.)
  • donation to her favorite cause
  • mp3 player with downloads of her favorite tunes

That’s it for my ideas at the moment. Blessings on your search for a gift. I’m sure whatever you give will be perfect to her!
Sister Julie

]]> By: Kathy http://anunslife.org/2008/05/07/ihm-sisters-profess-final-vows/#comment-5387 Kathy Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:29:52 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/?p=725#comment-5387 Hi - I have a very good friend that is celebrating her final vows soon. I am trying to think of a perfect gift...Any ideas, any restrictions? Thanks - Kathy Hi –

I have a very good friend that is celebrating her final vows soon. I am trying to think of a perfect gift…Any ideas, any restrictions?

Thanks – Kathy

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