vee Posted June 23, 2015 Author Posted June 23, 2015 The Corpus Christi Carmelites celebrating 100 years of their community (a few years ago) their site http://www.corpuschristicarmelites.org/ The sister on the left is now deceased but she had a pretty interesting life http://carmelite.org/index.php?nuc=news&func=view&item=380
Yaatee Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 In Communities where the nuns/Religious Sisters wear a crown of thorns for profession, it is usually only for the service, and perhaps the reception after. However, I'm pretty sure I've read of at least one Community/Order(?) where the Sister wears the crown of thorns for three days (to symbolize Christ's time in the tomb). I'm sure sleeping with the crown is uncomfortable, but it is only for a short period. Note: I don't remember which one Community or Communities wear/wore a crown of thorns for three days--I'm sure it can be found by an Internet search if you are interested. Also, notice that three of the four Sisters are wearing the crown of thorns further back on their head, so while it may be uncomfortable, it isn't directly touching their skin. In any case, when the crown of thorns is part of the profession ceremony, it is primarily intended to be a symbol, not an actual penitential practice. I'm pretty sure this is a solemn profession since the Sister on the far right in the picture is wearing a ring on her left ring finger. Based on the habit, these are Dominican nuns. As far as I know (and Sister Mary Catharine please correct me), but wearing a crown of thorns at solemn profession is not a universal, or (I think) even a typical Dominican practice. However, there are variations among Dominican Communities. In contrast, as far as I know, wearing a crown of thorns is standard at profession for Passionist nuns (although, off the top of my head, I can't remember if this is at first profession or solemn profession (or both). I also remember seeing pictures of other nuns/Religious Sisters wearing a crown of thorns at profession, but I can't remember right now which Orders or Communities. (I'm sure it can be easily searched.) I saw a Poor Clare who wore the crown for her final profession. This was in the US, not long ago. Speaking of whom, (Poor Clares), see my new post!
NadaTeTurbe Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 These are SSVM Novices (based on the white veils versus the blue veils of the Sisters holding the cake). Since I think the Order is based on Argentina, and the comment is in Spanish, I'm going to guess it took place in Argentina. As to when? Maybe AMP knows. I think the comment is in portugues/brazilian
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 in Mosul Iraq Sorry to go off-topic from cakes for a bit. In my previous post, I had assumed that these were Dominican nuns--they are, in fact, Dominican Religious Sisters, part of a Community of 130(?) Sisters. I found several articles about what these Sisters are going through in Iraq, and it makes me ashamed of myself for complaining about my life. As of June 2014, the Sisters were trying to stay in Mosul, despite the takeover of Mosul by ISIS. http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3337/prioress_of_dominican_sisters_in_iraq_chronicles_isis_takeover_expresses_fears_and_frustrations.aspx However, by August 2014, while the Dominican Sisters remained in Mosul, some of their buildings, including a convent, had been taken over by ISIS. http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3337/prioress_of_dominican_sisters_in_iraq_chronicles_isis_takeover_expresses_fears_and_frustrations.aspx By January 2015, the Sisters had been forced to flee to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/faith_matters_dominican_sisters_work_with_displace.html In May 2015, Sister Diana Momeka testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20150513/103454/HHRG-114-FA00-Wstate-MomekaS-20150513.pdf
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I think the comment is in portugues/brazilian Thank-you for the correction. Because (I think) the SSVM's are headquartered in Argentina, I just assumed it was Spanish, without reading the quotation carefully. After reading the post from AMP and your post above, I looked at the quotation carefully, and realized that it wasn't Spanish. That's what I get for assuming! Thanks again!
NadaTeTurbe Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Sorry to go off-topic from cakes for a bit. In my previous post, I had assumed that these were Dominican nuns--they are, in fact, Dominican Religious Sisters, part of a Community of 130(?) Sisters. I found several articles about what these Sisters are going through in Iraq, and it makes me ashamed of myself for complaining about my life. As of June 2014, the Sisters were trying to stay in Mosul, despite the takeover of Mosul by ISIS. http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3337/prioress_of_dominican_sisters_in_iraq_chronicles_isis_takeover_expresses_fears_and_frustrations.aspx However, by August 2014, while the Dominican Sisters remained in Mosul, some of their buildings, including a convent, had been taken over by ISIS. http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3337/prioress_of_dominican_sisters_in_iraq_chronicles_isis_takeover_expresses_fears_and_frustrations.aspx By January 2015, the Sisters had been forced to flee to Kurdistan in Northern Iraq. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/01/faith_matters_dominican_sisters_work_with_displace.html In May 2015, Sister Diana Momeka testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20150513/103454/HHRG-114-FA00-Wstate-MomekaS-20150513.pdf To all people reading this, consider giving monney to Help to the Church in Need for Iraq, here : http://www.acnuk.org/donate2.php . And to pray for them...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) There is an error in my post about the Dominican Sisters in Iraq. I posted the August article twice. Here is the article from June 2014. It gives a bit of history about the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. http://globalsistersreport.org/news/iraqi-sisters-stay-civilians-flee-mosul-4726 Edited June 23, 2015 by IgnatiusofLoyola
sr.christinaosf Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I found a can of lemon pie filling on our lazy susan. I thought it would be fun to make some sort of coffee cake or something with it. We have more need of of a breakfast pastry or cake than a regular dessert since we serve people who stay for coffee after Mass. Any ideas for a simple, easy, lemony treat? PS: What do you get if you feed a lemon to your cat? A sour puss.
AveMariaPurissima Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I found a can of lemon pie filling on our lazy susan. I thought it would be fun to make some sort of coffee cake or something with it. We have more need of of a breakfast pastry or cake than a regular dessert since we serve people who stay for coffee after Mass. Any ideas for a simple, easy, lemony treat? PS: What do you get if you feed a lemon to your cat? A sour puss. Sister, would something like this work? http://www.thecountrycook.net/2013/02/easy-lemon-crumble-bars.html I've never made them, but they look good.
sr.christinaosf Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Maybe a little too sweet - thanks for the thought. I do have a coffee cake recipe that I've used with peaches, apples, and rhubarb. I wonder if that would work with the pie filling. I found a couple other recipes too now. Some call for cinnamon but I don't really like that idea with lemon. I'll be making a cookie salad for the parish picnic later in the week. We had some fudge stripe cookies that got warm and melty in the pantry and broke so it will work well for the cookie salad. Edited July 6, 2015 by sr.christinaosf
vee Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 Well its not a breakfast pastry or cake but these sounds delish and make about 2 dozen http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/luscious-lemon-bars This lemon bread sounds good too but doesnt include pie filling in the ingredients. Maybe it could work as a thinned out glaze on that, or make danishes and put it as the filling.. mmmmm lemon... http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-tea-bread
sr.christinaosf Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 It ended up that we had two tubes of biscuits in the fridge that also needed to be used up so I made lemon-filled Danish rolls.
ThereseMaria Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Carmel of St. Joseph, St. Agatha, Ontario, Canada The final vows of one of the sisters, regretfully I don't know her name, but she looks absolutely radiant! And it's a lovely cake... http://thecarmel.ca/comefollowme.aspx
Hemma Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 In Communities where the nuns/Religious Sisters wear a crown of thorns for profession, it is usually only for the service, and perhaps the reception after. However, I'm pretty sure I've read of at least one Community/Order(?) where the Sister wears the crown of thorns for three days (to symbolize Christ's time in the tomb). I'm sure sleeping with the crown is uncomfortable, but it is only for a short period. Note: I don't remember which one Community or Communities wear/wore a crown of thorns for three days--I'm sure it can be found by an Internet search if you are interested. Also, notice that three of the four Sisters are wearing the crown of thorns further back on their head, so while it may be uncomfortable, it isn't directly touching their skin. In any case, when the crown of thorns is part of the profession ceremony, it is primarily intended to be a symbol, not an actual penitential practice. I'm pretty sure this is a solemn profession since the Sister on the far right in the picture is wearing a ring on her left ring finger. Based on the habit, these are Dominican nuns. As far as I know (and Sister Mary Catharine please correct me), but wearing a crown of thorns at solemn profession is not a universal, or (I think) even a typical Dominican practice. However, there are variations among Dominican Communities. In contrast, as far as I know, wearing a crown of thorns is standard at profession for Passionist nuns (although, off the top of my head, I can't remember if this is at first profession or solemn profession (or both). I also remember seeing pictures of other nuns/Religious Sisters wearing a crown of thorns at profession, but I can't remember right now which Orders or Communities. (I'm sure it can be easily searched.) Sisters of the Spiritual Family "The Work" wear some crown of thorns with their choir dresses (i. e. for solemn liturgy): http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2009/08/spiritual-family-work-bishop-of.html#.VaQWpfmDmSo There's no cake picture among the photos, but you may be sure that the sisters had a beautiful one.
vee Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 Im slacking in my thread! From the PCPAs in Arizona WOW! The Camilliani celebrate Sister Candida Bellotti's 107th birthday.
AveMariaPurissima Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Ok, I can't get the picture to post, but there's a good cake photo at the end of this post. (from the Barhamsville Poor Clares) http://www.pcheartponderings.blogspot.com/2014/08/all-you-who-are-thirsty-come-to-water.html
sr.christinaosf Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I can't do any baking lately...it's too hot and humid I did make a cookie salad for the parish picnic last week. The way it happened was.... It is a potluck where everyone is supposed to bring a 'salad' or dessert, based on last name. (A-L was dessert; M-Z salad and our last names were in the former category) )A lot of the ingredients for a cookie salad were around and needed to be used up. (e.g., we had fudge stripe cookies that got warm and stuck together, we had a can of mandarin oranges and one of pineapple that weren't getting used) Half of it went, but the other half came back home with us (6 servings worth) . Then the other sisters here left town and I didn't know how to use it before it went bad...So I asked in the main residents dining room and they said they would serve it - I was happy to have it off my hands. Sister Christina M. Neumannhttps://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com Edited July 14, 2015 by sr.christinaosf
sr.christinaosf Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 So now we got 2-3 gallons of fresh raspberries donated. I think some of them would make a delicious raspberry coffee cake.
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