NUN 101
Join the Convent, See the World
Saturday, May 17th, 2008One of the first things I learned when I became attached to the IHMs was that we are a dynamic group. We are always moving — scoping this ministry or prayer opportunity in one place; going by plane, train, automobile, bicycle, or one’s own two feet to attend to the needs of people and God’s […]
Novitiate - Canon Law
Thursday, May 15th, 2008In “Novitiate - Overview” (my previous post in the Decoding Formation series) I wrote about what novitiate is in general and where it fits in the grand scheme of formation.
In this post I want to look at novitiate from another lens: Canon Law. Canon Law is the fundamental legislation that governs the Catholic Church. It […]
Thoughts on Habits
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Sister Judy over at The Digital Nun has a 3-part series on habits …
Why Do Young People Want Habits?
The Habit: Pros and Cons
What Makes a Habit a Habit?
While the habit does not make the nun, it is a part of religious life. Unfortunately the habit is sometimes used by Catholics and the media as a […]
Religious Life is Alive and Well
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008A fellow blogging nun has posted a wonderful reflection that she gave to a group of lay people about religious life. This contemplative Redemptoristine sister (Order of the Most Holy Redeemer) writes the blog Contemplative Horizon. This reflection on religious life, she writes, is meant “to bring our lay friends up to date and give […]
Do nuns ever feel lonely?
Friday, April 25th, 2008From my Ask Sister page …
I’m stepping into religious life… or at least I think I am. I was wondering - do you ever feel lonely and alone? I really hate travelling alone and I yearn for the physical presence of a man - not sexual - just the ‘being there’. Jesus is my spouse, […]
