Chiara Francesco Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) The Little Sisters of the Poor threads made me think of these sisters who also work with the elderly. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuNHku_Tww[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1srzyxC9g1A[/media] Edited October 4, 2011 by Chiara Francesco
Chiara Francesco Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 In watching these videos, I just learned that the foundress of this order was originally a Little Sister of the Poor and left to form this order. I prefer the foundresses habit than this modified, shortened one. They do wonderful work.
OnlySunshine Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 [quote name='Chiara Francesco' timestamp='1317765098' post='2315348'] In watching these videos, I just learned that the foundress of this order was originally a Little Sister of the Poor and left to form this order. I prefer the foundresses habit than this modified, shortened one. They do wonderful work. [/quote] I think they do wonderful work, as well. I liked the way they described it. I had no idea that their foundress was an LSP until I watched this video. But, I will admit that I do not find their habit and veil all that attractive. [u]It wouldn't keep me from entering if I was truly called there[/u], but it is not my preference. I prefer the longer veils without the point in the middle and the long, ankle length habit. It elongates the body and makes the person appear thinner.
LadyOfSorrows Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I know an ex Carmelite of the Aged and Infirm. She is now in her 70's...she showed me some pictures of herself in the habit before it was modified...I couldn't believe it was her!
faithcecelia Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I've never seen veils like that before, I wonder what the origin of that shape is? I think, given the nature of their work, their shorter habits are probably far more practical than an ankle length one - I wear full length skirts almost all the time, but I can wash clothes daily if I need to, I imagine their work aprons will pretty much cover their habits at that length.
brandelynmarie Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Mother Angeline Teresa's original habit [img]http://carmelitesisters.com/discussions/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/094.jpg[/img]
brandelynmarie Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Dolls depicting the original foundresses [img]http://carmelitesisters.com/discussions/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/097.jpg[/img]
faithcecelia Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1317773724' post='2315416'] Dolls depicting the original foundresses [img]http://carmelitesisters.com/discussions/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/097.jpg[/img] [/quote] Oh my! Those dolls have scary eyes!
Chiara Francesco Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 They look like the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in LA.
brandelynmarie Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1317774065' post='2315419'] Oh my! Those dolls have scary eyes! [/quote]
brandelynmarie Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Ok. Maybe try some photographs. They sure do look like the Carmelites of the Most Sacred Heart! [img]http://carmelitesisters.com/discussions/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/0921.jpg[/img] Edited October 5, 2011 by brandelynmarie
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