Marieteresa Posted February 25, 2007 Posted February 25, 2007 Just wondering, I wanted to know what your communites views are on the habit. I know that you guys wear one...but some of the other international houses have stopped wearing it. Do you think this will become a trend with your community in the future? The reason I ask is because there are some active benedictines here...who gradually progress from full habit to wearing no habit at all. I know this issue is very important to alot of discerners here on PM. Thanks!
happynun Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Marieteresa' post='1204443' date='Feb 25 2007, 05:05 PM']Just wondering, I wanted to know what your communites views are on the habit. I know that you guys wear one...but some of the other international houses have stopped wearing it. Do you think this will become a trend with your community in the future? The reason I ask is because there are some active benedictines here...who gradually progress from full habit to wearing no habit at all. I know this issue is very important to alot of discerners here on PM. Thanks![/quote] Very good question. We love wearing the habit. Among those houses that do not wear the habit it is generally because it is dangerous to be seen as a religious in public. We want our sisters to be able to carry out their ministry. Certainly if martyrdom comes I am sure each sister would gladly testify to her faith, but we do not want to be foolish, either. This is not unusual for religious who wear habits. Bl Miguel Pro was a Jesuit Mexican priest who often could not wear his clericals because of the persecution of the Church [quote name='cmariadiaz' post='1204523' date='Feb 25 2007, 08:06 PM']I can't see the poll questions :-([/quote] Really? I can see them just fine. Is it your browser? I know PM has had a lot of issues lately. Edited February 26, 2007 by happynun
cathoholic_anonymous Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 To parrot my usual question...do the Salesian Sisters ever work with mentally ill adolescents?
happynun Posted February 26, 2007 Posted February 26, 2007 [quote name='Cathoholic Anonymous' post='1204617' date='Feb 25 2007, 10:01 PM']To parrot my usual question...do the Salesian Sisters ever work with mentally ill adolescents?[/quote] Well, first of all the term mentally ill is probably not the best one, but our ministry is to young people of all ages, and some of them, yes, have some issues and problems in their lives, but our job does not involve treating psychological issues (although we will do all that we can to get them help, if they so desire it). Our cousin Order, The Daughters of St Mary of Providence work exclusively with the physically/mentally handicapped, so if you are looking for an order that does that[u][b], [url="http://www.luigiguanella.com/Daughters.html"]here[/url] [/b][/u] is their website. Hope that this helps!
cmaD2006 Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Still can't see the poll questions on any of the computers that I have access to ... I have a pretty standard setup (no real changes). If anyone has any ideas that would be good -- but what would really help is if someone can post them so that I can answer them and get into the conversation. Thanks!
happynun Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Here are the questions [i] How many of you know of the Salesian Sisters? [/i] [b]Are you familar with who the Salesian Sisters are?[/b] Yes No I only have a general idea [b]Have you ever met a Salesian Sister? (happynun on PM is one)[/b] Yes No [b]Did you know that St John Bosco and St Mary Mazzarello founded them? (Don Bosco and Mama Mazz rock!)[/b] Yep, I knew that. REALLY?! I had no idea. Well, I knew about Don Bosco, but not Mother Mazz I hope that this helps!
happynun Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 You know, the thing that really makes the Salesian Sisters different from any other teaching Order is that we actually spend most of our time with the young, not just in the classroom, but outside of it. We exist solely for them. We do not call ourselves strictly a teaching order simply because we do SO MUCH more than that. Young people are really great... I love being with them.
happynun Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Actually, I hope to visit Minnesota some time next year... I hear a lot about vocations from that part of the US. In the meantime, I can tell you we are in NY, NJ, FLA, LA, AZ, TX, CO, CA and all over the world - 89 countries and growing. We hope to move into more states as we have Sisters making profession!
AlterDominicus Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 OOOOOOOOOOOOOO LET ME KNOW when you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ThyHolyLove Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 Hey Sr. Colleen! I was just wondering if the Salesian Sisters do campus ministry at all. I've found that college is a time when a lot of young people lose their faith and it's really sad.
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