Comments on: Nun Questions http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:58:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-16539 Sister Julie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:40:58 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-16539 Thanks, Jamie! And Sister Sarah, thank you for the info -- I've updated my listing of <a href="http://anunslife.org/blogs-by-catholic-nuns" rel="nofollow">Blogs by Catholic Nuns</a>. Thanks, Jamie!

And Sister Sarah, thank you for the info — I’ve updated my listing of Blogs by Catholic Nuns.

]]> By: jamie http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15891 jamie Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:55:25 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15891 I have a question, as we're coming up on the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays... What is your favorite Holiday treat? Do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? How do you celebrate on Christmas Day? A large meal, or a quiet day of rest, etc. Thanks! Jamie I have a question, as we’re coming up on the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays…
What is your favorite Holiday treat?
Do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
How do you celebrate on Christmas Day? A large meal, or a quiet day of rest, etc.
Thanks!
Jamie

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15879 Sister Julie Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:47:05 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15879 Dear Providence, You are in luck! After having the camera set up for Pub Night, the Sisters invited me to return today with my camera. I am going to write up your questions and add them to the board. Blessings, Sister Julie Dear Providence,
You are in luck! After having the camera set up for Pub Night, the Sisters invited me to return today with my camera. I am going to write up your questions and add them to the board.
Blessings,
Sister Julie

]]> By: Providence http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15854 Providence Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:08:11 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15854 Hi Sister Julie, I live in Monroe, MI and graduated from SMA. I used to walk the long tunnel to the Motherhouse for the most beautiful masses, but that was not too often, only on special ocassions. I miss the Academy and the beauty inside and out. I never thought I would say that when I was a student there, but it is true. I have a couple questions for the sisters.... 1. Did you like seeing and interacting with the students when St. Mary Academy was open, if you were there at that time? 2. At what age did you decide you wanted to become a Nun? 3. Have you ever served in a Parish with a priest who drove you crazy? and how did you handle it? 4. Who is the most interesting or memorable person you have ever met? 5. Did anyone try to dissuade you from becoming a Nun? 6. Were you ever close to marrying someone before deciding to become a Nun? Those are just a few questions Sister Julie. Hope you enjoy your time here. The Motherhouse is a BEAUTIFUL place. Blessings, Providence Hi Sister Julie, I live in Monroe, MI and graduated from SMA. I used to walk the long tunnel to the Motherhouse for the most beautiful masses, but that was not too often, only on special ocassions. I miss the Academy and the beauty inside and out. I never thought I would say that when I was a student there, but it is true.

I have a couple questions for the sisters….

1. Did you like seeing and interacting with the students when St. Mary Academy was open, if you were there at that time?

2. At what age did you decide you wanted to become a Nun?

3. Have you ever served in a Parish with a priest who drove you crazy? and how did you handle it?

4. Who is the most interesting or memorable person you have ever met?

5. Did anyone try to dissuade you from becoming a Nun?

6. Were you ever close to marrying someone before deciding to become a Nun?

Those are just a few questions Sister Julie. Hope you enjoy your time here. The Motherhouse is a BEAUTIFUL place.

Blessings,
Providence

]]> By: Kazimer http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15751 Kazimer Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:47:34 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15751 These questions are all great, and I look forward to various answers that will be given. I am especially interested to find out the responses to mjpss questions especially - 1) about the an experience that may have caused a re-evaluation of a vocation and 3) counseling/discussion with someone who doesn't believe in God and is arrogant about their belief. This is exciting! These questions are all great, and I look forward to various answers that will be given.

I am especially interested to find out the responses to mjpss questions especially – 1) about the an experience that may have caused a re-evaluation of a vocation and 3) counseling/discussion with someone who doesn’t believe in God and is arrogant about their belief.

This is exciting!

]]> By: mjpss http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15747 mjpss Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:54:29 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15747 these questions are probably tough...but somehow, in a recollection I recently had, a priest-friend had answered one of these questions without anybody asking him...and i thought wow, he's the most honest, most inspiring religious i know...and that gave me a different perspective of him as a priest, as a man, as a person, and i respected him even more after that....it also opened my eyes to what it is like to say "yes" to God....now i'm wondering how it is in a nun's point of view...but maybe these are for the older/more experienced nuns...so anyway, here they go... 1. have you ever experienced something that made you re-evaluate your vocation? how did you overcome that experience? how were you able to stay true to your vows? 2. the vow of poverty is heavy stuff especially if one is not accustomed to "ghetto-like upbringing" or wondering whether there'll be enough money for tomorrow's meal....what has been your most unforgettable experience wherein you really felt the weight of this particular vow? 3. have you ever experienced counselling or even talking to someone who doesnt believe in God and is very arrogant about his/her own "belief/ideology", and yet you felt this strong need to continue counselling/reaching out to him/her? how did you counsel him/her? when did you know to stop and just let him/her go? what happened in the end, did he/she have a change of heart? 4. do family members like parents, siblings or even nieces and nephews ask you questions about their own spirituality/faith? i'm sorry if my questions seem too serious or dark...but i do believe that these are the things that make a religious life difficult yet fulfilling, beautiful and real. of course the IHM sisters may or may not answer them, but if anyone would do, i'm sure everybody will be blessed by her answers. so, thanks in advance! :) these questions are probably tough…but somehow, in a recollection I recently had, a priest-friend had answered one of these questions without anybody asking him…and i thought wow, he’s the most honest, most inspiring religious i know…and that gave me a different perspective of him as a priest, as a man, as a person, and i respected him even more after that….it also opened my eyes to what it is like to say “yes” to God….now i’m wondering how it is in a nun’s point of view…but maybe these are for the older/more experienced nuns…so anyway, here they go…

1. have you ever experienced something that made you re-evaluate your vocation? how did you overcome that experience? how were you able to stay true to your vows?

2. the vow of poverty is heavy stuff especially if one is not accustomed to “ghetto-like upbringing” or wondering whether there’ll be enough money for tomorrow’s meal….what has been your most unforgettable experience wherein you really felt the weight of this particular vow?

3. have you ever experienced counselling or even talking to someone who doesnt believe in God and is very arrogant about his/her own “belief/ideology”, and yet you felt this strong need to continue counselling/reaching out to him/her? how did you counsel him/her? when did you know to stop and just let him/her go? what happened in the end, did he/she have a change of heart?

4. do family members like parents, siblings or even nieces and nephews ask you questions about their own spirituality/faith?

i’m sorry if my questions seem too serious or dark…but i do believe that these are the things that make a religious life difficult yet fulfilling, beautiful and real. of course the IHM sisters may or may not answer them, but if anyone would do, i’m sure everybody will be blessed by her answers. so, thanks in advance! :)

]]> By: Denise http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15734 Denise Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:43:19 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15734 No fair - all the good ones I could think of are taken. I really would like to hear the answer to the ordination of women however. I am studying with a priest to convert to being a Catholic, and this one thing really sticks in my craw. I was raised Lutheran, so we have ordained female pastors, and it is a difficult concept to grasp for me that women cannot hold this position. I would really like to hear your - and other nuns' - opinion. No fair – all the good ones I could think of are taken. I really would like to hear the answer to the ordination of women however. I am studying with a priest to convert to being a Catholic, and this one thing really sticks in my craw. I was raised Lutheran, so we have ordained female pastors, and it is a difficult concept to grasp for me that women cannot hold this position. I would really like to hear your – and other nuns’ – opinion.

]]> By: Chuck http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15704 Chuck Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:26:29 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15704 I have a couple.. 1. Have you ever smashed up an italian restaurant with the assistance of a priest? 2. What has been your most rewarding experience in religious life? I have a couple..
1. Have you ever smashed up an italian restaurant with the assistance of a priest?

2. What has been your most rewarding experience in religious life?

]]> By: Maureen http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15662 Maureen Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:24:51 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15662 I just stumbled across this blog while doing a little research for a community production of <i>Sound of Music<i>; you're now on my list of bookmarks. I love this Q&A idea and can't wait to see what answers you get to these questions. Here are a few of mine: If the Vatican suddenly allowed the ordination of women and you could become a priest, would you? If not, why would you rather be a nun? If you could design your own habit, what would it look like? How did you choose your order? What's your favorite secular holiday and why? What's your favorite religious holiday and why? What would your dream vacation be like? I just stumbled across this blog while doing a little research for a community production of Sound of Music; you’re now on my list of bookmarks. I love this Q&A idea and can’t wait to see what answers you get to these questions. Here are a few of mine:

If the Vatican suddenly allowed the ordination of women and you could become a priest, would you? If not, why would you rather be a nun?

If you could design your own habit, what would it look like?

How did you choose your order?

What’s your favorite secular holiday and why?

What’s your favorite religious holiday and why?

What would your dream vacation be like?

]]> By: deerose http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15651 deerose Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:03:00 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15651 DJC - excellent question. Laura - ditto! DJC – excellent question. Laura – ditto!

]]> By: Sr. Sarah Heger http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15650 Sr. Sarah Heger Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:36:09 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15650 Sr. Julie, You recently visited my blog and wanted to know how to describe it. Following the pattern you've used I'd say... CSJ on Mission, Sister Sarah Heger, CSJ (Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet) Love all you're doing! Thanks, Sarah Sr. Julie,
You recently visited my blog and wanted to know how to describe it. Following the pattern you’ve used I’d say…
CSJ on Mission, Sister Sarah Heger, CSJ (Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet)
Love all you’re doing!
Thanks,
Sarah

]]> By: DJC http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15643 DJC Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:10:56 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15643 Is the church asking or getting enough of Women Religious views on Church related issues. And were do you think they could or need to make changes? Is the church asking or getting enough of Women Religious views on Church related issues. And were do you think they could or need to make changes?

]]> By: Helen http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15642 Helen Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:01:18 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15642 I'll see you at the pub. I’ll see you at the pub.

]]> By: Holly http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15641 Holly Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:56 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15641 What is your favorite brew this time of year? What is your favorite brew this time of year?

]]> By: Claire http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15639 Claire Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:46:29 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15639 Fab idea! Just one Q; What / where is your favourite place in the world and why? Ta =) x Fab idea! Just one Q;

What / where is your favourite place in the world and why?

Ta =) x

]]> By: Marquis http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15634 Marquis Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:54:41 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15634 What books are you reading right now? What books are you reading right now?

]]> By: Laura http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15630 Laura Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:25:02 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15630 I can't wait to read the answers to the questions! :) I can’t wait to read the answers to the questions! :)

]]> By: Jen http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15615 Jen Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:21:59 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15615 I'll play! What's the one thing about being an IHM sister that sets you apart (in a good way) from all other orders? :) I’ll play! What’s the one thing about being an IHM sister that sets you apart (in a good way) from all other orders? :)

]]> By: Another Sister Julie, CSSF http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15614 Another Sister Julie, CSSF Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:39:43 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15614 1. What was the silliest thing that happened during your Novitiate? 2. Did you ever get "in trouble" in postulancy? (I couldn't close a door silently to save my life!) 3. How did you feel the first time you wore your habit? 4. How did you feel the first time you wore a modified habit or went back to wearing lay clothes? (My dad used to whistle at the principal's legs when the sisters started wearing the shorter habits. She wasn't insulted by Dad's attention. In fact, she ate it up!) 5. How do you feel about the outcome of this election? 6. What advice do you have for President-elect Obama? 7. What is your favorite way of praying? WHy is it your favorite? 8. What do you do for fun and/or relaxation? 9. How many careers have you had as a sister? 10. What is one thing you still want to do before you leave this earth? 1. What was the silliest thing that happened during your Novitiate?
2. Did you ever get “in trouble” in postulancy? (I couldn’t close a door silently to save my life!)
3. How did you feel the first time you wore your habit?
4. How did you feel the first time you wore a modified habit or went back to wearing lay clothes? (My dad used to whistle at the principal’s legs when the sisters started wearing the shorter habits. She wasn’t insulted by Dad’s attention. In fact, she ate it up!)
5. How do you feel about the outcome of this election?
6. What advice do you have for President-elect Obama?
7. What is your favorite way of praying? WHy is it your favorite?
8. What do you do for fun and/or relaxation?
9. How many careers have you had as a sister?
10. What is one thing you still want to do before you leave this earth?

]]> By: Betsy http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15598 Betsy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:30:33 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15598 1. BESIDES the Bible, what is your favorite book? 2. BESIDES the founders of your congregation (and besides Jesus, that's probably a given) - if you could have dinner with any well known person, living or dead, who would it be and what would you serve? (I would pick Mother Teresa but I'm not sure what I would serve!) 3. What is your favorite Holiday Memory? 4. Would you describe yourself as a cat person or a dog person? Just some fun questions...looks like you have enough serious ones! Betsy 1. BESIDES the Bible, what is your favorite book?

2. BESIDES the founders of your congregation (and besides Jesus, that’s probably a given) – if you could have dinner with any well known person, living or dead, who would it be and what would you serve? (I would pick Mother Teresa but I’m not sure what I would serve!)

3. What is your favorite Holiday Memory?

4. Would you describe yourself as a cat person or a dog person?

Just some fun questions…looks like you have enough serious ones!

Betsy

]]> By: Lucia http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15595 Lucia Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:57:06 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15595 Were there any other orders you considered entering before choosing the IHM sisters? Were there any other orders you considered entering before choosing the IHM sisters?

]]> By: Another Sister Julie, CSSF http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15589 Another Sister Julie, CSSF Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:39:24 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15589 1. Other than your IHM Sisters, who was most supportive of your vocation? 2. Who was the least supportive and why? 3. What would you say to someone who said, "I'm going to pray that you don't make it so you can marry some nice boy"? (That happened to me! She even picked out the 'nice boy'!) 4. How has your order had to change in the last 50 years to keep the viability of your mission alive in the Church? 5. What is your favorite charity and how do you get funds to support it? (I donate the tickets I earn online playing video games. So far I have donated over $25.00 to Catholic Charities!) 1. Other than your IHM Sisters, who was most supportive of your vocation?
2. Who was the least supportive and why?
3. What would you say to someone who said, “I’m going to pray that you don’t make it so you can marry some nice boy”? (That happened to me! She even picked out the ‘nice boy’!)
4. How has your order had to change in the last 50 years to keep the viability of your mission alive in the Church?
5. What is your favorite charity and how do you get funds to support it? (I donate the tickets I earn online playing video games. So far I have donated over $25.00 to Catholic Charities!)

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15575 Sister Julie Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:26:51 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15575 Hi Jason! How's it going? Always good to hear from the hometown. :) Thanks for the questions! Love the last. Wow, dee! You'll get me to 50 in no time. Seriously you all are doing a great job. These are awesome! Can't wait to give these to my nuns and hear them respond! Hi Jason! How’s it going? Always good to hear from the hometown. :) Thanks for the questions! Love the last.

Wow, dee! You’ll get me to 50 in no time.

Seriously you all are doing a great job. These are awesome! Can’t wait to give these to my nuns and hear them respond!

]]> By: deerose http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15574 deerose Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:21:57 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15574 Kaz - great questions. Now I'll see what I can come up with. And Sr. Julie, please feel free to use/discard any of these! 1. Describe your ideal retreat? 2. What is your favorite vegetarian recipe for Lent? 3. What particular spiritual practice is most important to you in your walk with the Lord and why? 4. What style of church art, architecture and/or music do you find most conducive to prayer and why? 5. What is your favorite hymn and why? 6. What is your favorite book on spirituality (or author of books on spirituality) and why? 7. If you were not an IHM, what other order would you belong to and why? 8. What is your favorite Catholic publication and why (i.e., America, National Catholic Reporter, Catholic Digest, Magnificat, etc.)? 9. Do you believe there are any prophets living today? If so, who is it and why do you think of this person as prophetic? 10. If an only child came to you and said she was considering a vocation to the religious life, what special advice might you have for her? What unique challenges and advantages may she have? 11. What are the qualities you most admire in a close friend and why? 12. What is your favorite Gospel and why? 13. What is your favorite holiday and why? 14. Who is the most holy person you ever met? Why do you believe that person is especially holy? 15. What is your favorite depiction of a nun in the media and why? I think that's about it for now. Hope some of these help. dee Kaz – great questions. Now I’ll see what I can come up with. And Sr. Julie, please feel free to use/discard any of these!

1. Describe your ideal retreat?
2. What is your favorite vegetarian recipe for Lent?
3. What particular spiritual practice is most important to you in your walk with the Lord and why?
4. What style of church art, architecture and/or music do you find most conducive to prayer and why?
5. What is your favorite hymn and why?
6. What is your favorite book on spirituality (or author of books on spirituality) and why?
7. If you were not an IHM, what other order would you belong to and why?
8. What is your favorite Catholic publication and why (i.e., America, National Catholic Reporter, Catholic Digest, Magnificat, etc.)?
9. Do you believe there are any prophets living today? If so, who is it and why do you think of this person as prophetic?
10. If an only child came to you and said she was considering a vocation to the religious life, what special advice might you have for her? What unique challenges and advantages may she have?
11. What are the qualities you most admire in a close friend and why?
12. What is your favorite Gospel and why?
13. What is your favorite holiday and why?
14. Who is the most holy person you ever met? Why do you believe that person is especially holy?
15. What is your favorite depiction of a nun in the media and why?

I think that’s about it for now. Hope some of these help.

dee

]]> By: Jason http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15560 Jason Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:04:21 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15560 Hi Julie, from Rochester! 2 questions: What do nuns give up for lent? Other than Mary (and Joseph for you SSJ nuns out there) what saint(s) do you feel the most affinity for? and how about one more for fun: What (current) TV show do watch regularly? Warmest regards, -Jason Hi Julie, from Rochester!

2 questions:

What do nuns give up for lent?

Other than Mary (and Joseph for you SSJ nuns out there) what saint(s) do you feel the most affinity for?

and how about one more for fun: What (current) TV show do watch regularly?

Warmest regards,
-Jason

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15567 Sister Julie Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:42:15 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15567 Thanks, Kaz! These are great! Thanks, Kaz! These are great!

]]> By: Kazimer http://anunslife.org/2008/11/04/nun-questions/#comment-15566 Kazimer Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:38:17 +0000 http://anunslife.org/?p=780#comment-15566 Hey Sister Julie ~ Here are some questions : - What one thing about you that when people would hear/see your response would say,"I didn't know a nun could/would do that?" - What delights/surprises you about being a nun/sister ? - Did you always have a sense that you would become a nun/sister or did the notion come as a surprise to you? - Were your family/friends suprised that you became a nun/sister or did they tell you they knew or could tell this is what you would be? - What is your favorite meal/dessert? - How is being a nun/sister for you today different/the same from being a nun/sister in the past ? - What one piece of advice would you give to someone considering a vocation as a nun/sister that you wish someone would have told you when you were first considering the vocation? Kaz Hey Sister Julie ~

Here are some questions :

- What one thing about you that when people would hear/see your response would say,”I didn’t know a nun could/would do that?”

- What delights/surprises you about being a nun/sister ?

- Did you always have a sense that you would become a nun/sister or did the notion come as a surprise to you?

- Were your family/friends suprised that you became a nun/sister or did they tell you they knew or could tell this is what you would be?

- What is your favorite meal/dessert?

- How is being a nun/sister for you today different/the same from being a nun/sister in the past ?

- What one piece of advice would you give to someone considering a vocation as a nun/sister that you wish someone would have told you when you were first considering the vocation?

Kaz

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