emmaberry Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1341369124' post='2452217'] Then, tonight, I thought that it would be awesome if my hair could be cut while it's long if I enter religious life (God-willing). [/quote] I have definitely thought of this as well! Even before I was Catholic, the image of beautiful Clare cutting off her blonde hair spoke to me quite vividly. Like you, I really hope my hair grows a lot before I enter, even though it is already pretty long.. Edited July 5, 2012 by emmaberry
OnlySunshine Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 [quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1341462468' post='2452456'] I have definitely thought of this as well! Even before I was Catholic, the image of beautiful Clare cutting off her blonde hair spoke to me quite vividly. Like you, I really hope my hair grows a lot before I enter, even though it is already pretty long.. [/quote] My hair is already down to my shoulders. It grows like a weed during the summer, so it might be an inch longer pretty soon!
PhuturePriest Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 [quote name='Lil'Monster' timestamp='1341450882' post='2452432'] You were a young girl entering the community??? [/quote] A young woman I did not know. I and others as well as her family watched as she knelt before the door of the cloister and two Nuns did some protocol. The thing I remember most is the crying women that were obviously related to her.
Kayte Postle Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 when you want to start stocking up on your fav under-things in white for fear that the brand will stop making it by the time you enter....
OnlySunshine Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='Kayte Postle' timestamp='1341636434' post='2453041'] when you want to start stocking up on your fav under-things in white for fear that the brand will stop making it by the time you enter.... [/quote] LOL, that'd be a good idea since that always happens to me.
Kayte Postle Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1341638945' post='2453052'] LOL, that'd be a good idea since that always happens to me. [/quote] Yuppers. For years I've had a hard time trying to find my under-things in white, (let's be honest having all white under-things makes laundry easier) and I finally tracked some down on an obscure off-brand warehouse site, and now I want to stock up.........badly......... lol. We can start nun-trunks to stock up for things like this...
emmaberry Posted July 7, 2012 Posted July 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1341462932' post='2452459'] My hair is already down to my shoulders. It grows like a weed during the summer, so it might be an inch longer pretty soon! [/quote] Totally-your so lucky your hair grows that quickly! I got the 'Victoria Beckham' bob 4 years ago, and my hair is just now halfway down my back...NEVER doing that again!
OnlySunshine Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1341690568' post='2453176'] Totally-your so lucky your hair grows that quickly! I got the 'Victoria Beckham' bob 4 years ago, and my hair is just now halfway down my back...NEVER doing that again! [/quote] Yep, I had that same hairstyle for quite a while. It looks good when it's the right length, but I don't like the way it looks when the layers grow out. It just doesn't hang right. My mom usually trims my hair and it really needs it, but now I'm being picky about the length. I've got so many split ends from putting it up in a fabric scrunchie and flat ironing.
Lil'Monster Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 I don't know if this has to do with this thread but it is very random. But a couple of days ago I was talking with MT.... I told her that I am pumping up my muscles for the 2020 Summer Olympics for swimming...... Then she sad "Ha...in your habit?" That got me thinking......what in the world do nuns wear when they go swimming? Do nuns ever go swimming? I know some orders do but this is a very serious thing....cuz I love swimming! I always dreamed to be an Olympic swimmer since I was 8 or 9 years old but I was too shy to be on a swim team though, etc.
To Jesus Through Mary Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='Lil'Monster' timestamp='1341718062' post='2453335'] I don't know if this has to do with this thread but it is very random. But a couple of days ago I was talking with MT.... I told her that I am pumping up my muscles for the 2020 Summer Olympics for swimming...... Then she sad "Ha...in your habit?" That got me thinking......what in the world do nuns wear when they go swimming? Do nuns ever go swimming? I know some orders do but this is a very serious thing....cuz I love swimming! I always dreamed to be an Olympic swimmer since I was 8 or 9 years old but I was too shy to be on a swim team though, etc. [/quote] It depends on the order. SSVM do. Of course it private, only sisters, and in gym clothes. Trust me though, if God calls you to a community that doesn't swim he will fill your heart so much you will joyfully make that sacrifice. But just ask the VD when you are looking at various orders.
emmaberry Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Lil'Monster' timestamp='1341718062' post='2453335'] I don't know if this has to do with this thread but it is very random. But a couple of days ago I was talking with MT.... I told her that I am pumping up my muscles for the 2020 Summer Olympics for swimming...... Then she sad "Ha...in your habit?" That got me thinking......what in the world do nuns wear when they go swimming? Do nuns ever go swimming? I know some orders do but this is a very serious thing....cuz I love swimming! I always dreamed to be an Olympic swimmer since I was 8 or 9 years old but I was too shy to be on a swim team though, etc. [/quote] Like ToJesusThroughMary said, it depends on the order. I don't think most cloistered communities ever swim-but I am not 100% sure about that. It is not something I ever thought to ask the VD about. I'll ask the Poor Clares this weekend...goodness, I can't wait to see Mother's face at that question! More active orders often find a way to swim just with the sisters in private. Maybe your beloved Dominicans swim a bit Lil'Monster! Edited July 8, 2012 by emmaberry
Lil'Monster Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 What if I do become a olympic swimmer before I become a dsmme? Hey....you can never say never
Lil'Monster Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='HopefulBride' timestamp='1341800078' post='2453717'] So you going to become a DSMME? [/quote] I don't know
EmilyAnn Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Lil'Monster' timestamp='1341799602' post='2453714'] What if I do become a olympic swimmer before I become a dsmme? Hey....you can never say never [/quote] There's an ex-Olympic speed skater who joined the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (I think that's right). That is right. There's even a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXU90OtQVjw&list=PLBAAF8C6A3E775B6D&index=10&feature=plpp_video Edited July 9, 2012 by EmilyAnn
OnlySunshine Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='EmilyAnn' timestamp='1341824866' post='2453830'] There's an ex-Olympic speed skater who joined the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (I think that's right). [/quote] Yep, that's correct! Sr. Catherine is awesome! I got the privilege of meeting her in person back in 2007. She is currently living in the Leeds convent over in the UK.
she_who_is_not Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 when you see a copy of the new Roman Missal at the bookstore and long for it more than a new dress or pair of shoes.
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