vows

The vow of chastity—a unique witness to society

Blog Published: July 22, 2021

Perhaps the most misunderstood of the three traditional vows religious women take, the vow of chastity often raises questions.

Do you remember the day you took vows?

February 24, 2020

In this #Nunday video, Sister Mindy Welding, IHM, reflects on the day she professed her vows and that moment of severe anxiety or perhaps profound grace.

AS223 Ask Sister - sister-leaders, religious rings, habit rosaries, making vows vs. taking an oath of office

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Podcast Recorded: August 7, 2019

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Topics: sister-leaders, religious rings, habit rosaries, making vows vs. taking an oath of office. Hosts: Sr. Maxine, IHM, and Sr. Shannon, OSF.

When sisters take vows, is it like an oath of office?

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Podcast Recorded: August 7, 2019

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In this Random Nun Clip, a listener what are the specific words sisters use when they profess vows. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS223 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

What religious life will look like next is God’s work

Blog Published: October 2, 2018

When I started spiritual direction, I had no idea where I was headed, and at times I was not even certain I was going anywhere.