Pax_et bonum Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sr. Marie Elise of Jesus Crucified, PCC [img]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386108_304716582901884_100000906348497_965164_207767905_n.jpg[/img] From the Poor Clares in Barhamsville, VA [quote] 4th Sunday of Advent In today’ Gospel, we hear the familiar story of the Annunciation. Mary hears the summons of the angel Gabriel to become the mother of the Son of God and she whole-heartedly responds with her unconditional “fiat”: Let it be done to me according to your word. We cannot help think of our new little novice who last Monday entered more deeply into her own “fiat” to the Lord. Yes, we have a new novice! After Holy Mass in the monastic Chapter Room, a place for solemn gatherings of the Sisters, Postulant Kimberly became Sister Marie Elíse of Jesus Crucified. This particular ceremony was historic in our community for it was the first to happen in our recently built monastery and the first to be performed by our new Abbess, Mother Mary Therese. Since I am novice mistress, I also had the privilege of assisting in the transformation. The day before the great event, I could be found in the Chapter Room diligently practicing my part as mistress of ceremonies beside my little table on which were laid the garments, and other needed items, all laid out in order like a surgeon’s instruments. Prominently displayed on the table were a pair of shiny scissors for the cutting of hair, for we treasure the ancient custom of the “tonsure”, the cutting of a woman’s crowning glory to signify her consecration to God. Women are poetic by nature. Our clothes and our adornments not only cover and beautify us, but they also symbolize who we are. And so by the cutting away of the hair, that lovely product of our body, we signify the holocaust of our very selves: the joys of marriage to an earthly husband, the fulfillment of physical motherhood, even our very identity. But we are not left stripped of all these good things. We receive the enfolding veil of divine love and a new identity as bride of Christ, spiritual mother of countless souls, sister to the whole world. Like Mary, we are blessed among women, for we are favored by the Lord. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'Monster Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 YAY!!!! A PCC!!!! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This community gives a wedding band to Novices?? The ring caught my eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oremoose Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 That is totally awesomely razzle dazzle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Whats with the angry dudes in the background? Somebody doesnt like nuns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) The crucifix Sr Marie Elise is holding I am looking at now above my computer - exactly the same crucifix. Edited December 19, 2011 by BarbaraTherese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax_et bonum Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1324263085' post='2353465'] This community gives a wedding band to Novices?? The ring caught my eye! [/quote] The ring is on the wrong hand. Poor Clares wear their profession rings on their right hand (in the European fashion, apparently), and there's a heart with a cross in the middle on the ring. I don't know what ring she's wearing--if it's her own or akin to an engagement ring, which I've never heard of. I didn't notice the ring at first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax_et bonum Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1324265174' post='2353486'] Whats with the angry dudes in the background? Somebody doesnt like nuns... [/quote] This is obviously a hard time for them, and they're probably filled with mixed emotions. They can see their daughter but can't embrace her; they miss her but want her to be happy. If I'm not mistaken, her parents were there when I visited, and her dad especially seemed to be having a hard time of it. This should remind us to pray for the families of discerners and religious as it can seem to be harder on the family than the woman or man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 She looks so happy. I will pray for her and her family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='BigJon16' timestamp='1324265174' post='2353486'] Whats with the angry dudes in the background? Somebody doesnt like nuns... [/quote] That's not 'angry' - that's just 'serious.' Uuummmmm, maybe you're too experienced with people being angry at you, so you just assume everyone is always angry? Don't get mad at me if I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 [quote name='Pax_et bonum' timestamp='1324268835' post='2353517'] This is obviously a hard time for them, and they're probably filled with mixed emotions. They can see their daughter but can't embrace her; they miss her but want her to be happy. If I'm not mistaken, her parents were there when I visited, and her dad especially seemed to be having a hard time of it. This should remind us to pray for the families of discerners and religious as it can seem to be harder on the family than the woman or man. [/quote] Oh, I see. Prayers for them. She looks soooo happy!! [quote name='Luigi' timestamp='1324270492' post='2353533'] That's not 'angry' - that's just 'serious.' Uuummmmm, maybe you're too experienced with people being angry at you, so you just assume everyone is always angry? Don't get mad at me if I'm wrong! [/quote] [img]http://freemarketsfreepeople.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Angry-Baby-278x300.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3franciscans Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 AVVESOMENESS!!! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet100 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My friend Sadie is in this convent. She is a postulant there and should be a novice soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 /Offtopic: I love their grate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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