OnlySunshine Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1303775076' post='2232936'] Bahahahahaha! And mendicant? What does that entail? [/quote] [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1303776334' post='2232968'] Obviously I still have a LOT to learn. I hadn't realized that any communities in which modern plumbing was available used buckets for bathing (although I can understand keeping showers short). I'm also not really sure what a mendicant community is. [/quote] Mendicant is used to describe any order that relies on charitable donations or begging for their livelihood. Almost all Franciscans, including the Poor Clares, are mendicant communities.
OnlySunshine Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1303780869' post='2233073'] Thanks! [/quote]
He is Risen! Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Actually, for us, the bucket was for laundry. Plus, you can use your bucket for just about anything ie: your chore may involve a bucket or you might want to stick your feet in cold water on a really hot day! For our habits we used a washing machine but for other things that we would want to wash more often, we could use the bucket. A mendicant is someone who relies totally on providence, no outside work for profit but relies on donations/ begging.
OnlySunshine Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='He is Risen!' timestamp='1303839509' post='2233450'] Actually, for us, the bucket was for laundry. Plus, you can use your bucket for just about anything ie: your chore may involve a bucket or you might want to stick your feet in cold water on a really hot day! For our habits we used a washing machine but for other things that we would want to wash more often, we could use the bucket. A mendicant is someone who relies totally on providence, no outside work for profit but relies on donations/ begging. [/quote] Ah, that's another thing I thought of was for laundry, but I never heard of a community doing that before. Good to know.
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1303839800' post='2233452'] Ah, that's another thing I thought of was for laundry, but I never heard of a community doing that before. Good to know. [/quote] The Summit Dominicans wrote in their blog once that the only way to REALLY get bad dirt out of their white habits is to hand scrub them with a old fashioned laundry scrubber (why is the name for it escaping me?)--at least the spots with bad dirt. Then they put the habit in the washing machine like the other laundry.
OnlySunshine Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1303842924' post='2233477'] The Summit Dominicans wrote in their blog once that the only way to REALLY get bad dirt out of their white habits is to hand scrub them with a old fashioned laundry scrubber (why is the name for it escaping me?)--at least the spots with bad dirt. Then they put the habit in the washing machine like the other laundry. [/quote] Do you mean a washboard? Like this? [img]http://www.oldandinteresting.com/images/metalwashboard.jpg[/img]
Santa Cruz Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1303758024' post='2232611'] Why a bucket? [/quote] The bucket is to collect candy at the Easter Egg Hunt. Obviously!
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1303846934' post='2233523'] Do you mean a washboard? Like this? [img]http://www.oldandinteresting.com/images/metalwashboard.jpg[/img] [/quote] Yep, that's exactly it. Thanks! The word just slipped my mind.
OnlySunshine Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1303932215' post='2233945'] Yep, that's exactly it. Thanks! The word just slipped my mind. [/quote]
InPersonaChriste Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 haha if I ever enter an order I will share :D
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 +JMJ I have a question about brassieres... Since this can be a delicate subject, my question in below the spoiler. [spoiler]The Dominican nuns were rather specific about the type of bra, but the Poor Clares are a little less picky. They have just specified something simple and modest (and they don't want someone to go out and buy all new stuff if they don't have to). I've probably been thinking about this too much, but would a sports bra type bra be more modest and comfortable for everyday? Would most bras these days be modest? I don't bra shop often so I have difficulties figuring out even if there are some bras that are more modest than others. Would one suggest going for a fitting to make sure things fit well? Too many questions... I also have questions about the bikini cut underoos, but I think Sister answered my question about that one (hi-cut here I come!).[/spoiler]
regina_coeli Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 sports bras are very tight to minimize "bouncing" while participating in active sports. I would not recommend them for all day, everyday wear. Try this website for ideas-- some times they have sales items that are very affordable! [url="http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Default.aspx"]http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Default.aspx[/url]
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='regina_coeli' timestamp='1303996625' post='2234222'] sports bras are very tight to minimize "bouncing" while participating in active sports. I would not recommend them for all day, everyday wear. Try this website for ideas-- some times they have sales items that are very affordable! [url="http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Default.aspx"]http://www.hanes.com...es/Default.aspx[/url] [/quote] Oh, thank you! I forgot about some other things that I needed as well and their site reminded me! I'm going to look into fruit of the loom too.
Lisa Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Spoiler to answer question modestly [spoiler] I would just say that not all bras are modest- or practical. I know I have some bras that are probably less modest (lacy, lower cut, a little more "racy"- thank God for his mercy), but I'm just too cheap to replace them at the moment. In all reality, they are less comfy too. I glanced at the hanes page, and the bra at the top right corner would probably be modest and convenient (maybe not black, but white or skin tone). Especially if you are washing things either by hand or in a large machine, lace can get caught and rip really easily, so I would stay away from that- even though there are "old lady" lace bras that are still modest. [/spoiler]
OnlySunshine Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='Piccoli Fiori JMJ' timestamp='1303994895' post='2234215'] +JMJ I have a question about brassieres... Since this can be a delicate subject, my question in below the spoiler. [spoiler]The Dominican nuns were rather specific about the type of bra, but the Poor Clares are a little less picky. They have just specified something simple and modest (and they don't want someone to go out and buy all new stuff if they don't have to). I've probably been thinking about this too much, but would a sports bra type bra be more modest and comfortable for everyday? Would most bras these days be modest? I don't bra shop often so I have difficulties figuring out even if there are some bras that are more modest than others. Would one suggest going for a fitting to make sure things fit well? Too many questions... I also have questions about the bikini cut underoos, but I think Sister answered my question about that one (hi-cut here I come!).[/spoiler] [/quote] [spoiler] I wear only sport bras because I cannot stand the hook and eye closures. They itch like crazy! I've been buying mine from Wal-Mart and they are Fruit of the Loom. They are not that expensive either. I would definitely look for low-impact as that is what I have and they are not too tight. I think you can buy a 3 pack of sport bras for only $10.[/spoiler]
Sarah147 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1304005771' post='2234247'] [spoiler] I wear only sport bras because I cannot stand the hook and eye closures. They itch like crazy! I've been buying mine from Wal-Mart and they are Fruit of the Loom. They are not that expensive either. I would definitely look for low-impact as that is what I have and they are not too tight. I think you can buy a 3 pack of sport bras for only $10.[/spoiler] [/quote] How CRAZY is that?! [spoiler] I only wear sport bras, too! Ever since dance classes in my teens, it's all I'll wear! I hate the feeling of regular bras and they aren't as supportive! I wear Best Form from Walmart. Do you think the SsEW are fine with that? I can't bare a regular bra! Ack![/spoiler]
MargaretTeresa Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 I love the girliness coming out of this! I have never thought about this! And I agree with a couple of you-sports type are def most comfy
TeresaBenedicta Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Hm. Do y'think it would be alright if I brought my best friend?
Lisa Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Picolli- Have you set a date yet? (ah, that makes it sound like a wedding- ah!!!!)
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