InHisLove726 Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 [quote name='nunsense' date='02 October 2009 - 06:51 AM' timestamp='1254480691' post='1976144'] I was very disappointed when I found out that the OCD Carmelites don't wear a ring - they consider the black veil received at Final Profession to be their "wedding ring" - but I would still prefer a ring. When one is a "Bride of Christ" then one should wear a wedding ring (IMHO). edited for typo [/quote] I agree. I always loved the idea of wearing a wedding ring symbolizing my betrothal to the Divine Spouse.
Laudate_Dominum Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' date='02 October 2009 - 12:19 PM' timestamp='1254500386' post='1976249'] I agree. I always loved the idea of wearing a wedding ring symbolizing my betrothal to the Divine Spouse. [/quote] +1
InHisLove726 Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='02 October 2009 - 12:22 PM' timestamp='1254500531' post='1976251'] +1 [/quote] Thank you.
CatherineM Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Our former pastoral associate wore one. She was an Ursuline. Didn't wear a habit though.
InHisLove726 Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) [quote name='nunsense' date='02 October 2009 - 06:51 AM' timestamp='1254480691' post='1976144'] I was very disappointed when I found out that the OCD Carmelites don't wear a ring - they consider the black veil received at Final Profession to be their "wedding ring" - but I would still prefer a ring. When one is a "Bride of Christ" then one should wear a wedding ring (IMHO). [/quote] I actually discovered that the Carmelite Nuns in Terre Haute, IN receive a ring at their solemn profession (I looked at the archive on their website and saw the pictures of the profession ceremonies of various Sisters). I understand that Terre Haute is a follower of the 1991 Constitutions, so it makes me wonder if any other 1991 monasteries practice the same? It would be worth looking into. Edited October 3, 2009 by InHisLove726
moon_child_anne Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) The Sisters of Notre Dame wear one that is engraved on the inside with the saying "To Jesus Through Mary", it's in another language, I'm not exactly sure which language though. They get that ring when they make final profession. www.snd1.org www.sndky.org Peace, Anne, PND Edited October 3, 2009 by moon_child_anne
InHisLove726 Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 [quote name='moon_child_anne' date='03 October 2009 - 02:23 PM' timestamp='1254594201' post='1976765'] The Sisters of Notre Dame wear one that is engraved on the inside with the saying "To Jesus Through Mary", it's in another language, I'm not exactly sure which language though. They get that ring when they make final profession. www.snd1.org www.sndky.org Peace, Anne, PND [/quote] Could it be in German since your order was founded in Coesfeld, Germany?
loveletslive Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' date='03 October 2009 - 06:36 AM' timestamp='1254566183' post='1976658'] I actually discovered that the Carmelite Nuns in Terre Haute, IN receive a ring at their solemn profession (I looked at the archive on their website and saw the pictures of the profession ceremonies of various Sisters). I understand that Terre Haute is a follower of the 1991 Constitutions, so it makes me wonder if any other 1991 monasteries practice the same? It would be worth looking into. [/quote] i've driven past their monastery several times. what is their website?
InHisLove726 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='loveletslive' date='04 October 2009 - 10:45 AM' timestamp='1254667520' post='1977309'] i've driven past their monastery several times. what is their website? [/quote] [url="http://www.heartsawake.org/"]http://www.heartsawake.org/[/url] Edited October 4, 2009 by InHisLove726
moon_child_anne Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' date='03 October 2009 - 05:55 PM' timestamp='1254606949' post='1976861'] Could it be in German since your order was founded in Coesfeld, Germany? [/quote] Actually, I just asked one of our professed Sisters and she says that it's written in French in honor of St Julie Billiart, our spiritual foundress.
juchu Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='moon_child_anne' date='04 October 2009 - 11:44 AM' timestamp='1254671058' post='1977336'] Actually, I just asked one of our professed Sisters and she says that it's written in French in honor of St Julie Billiart, our spiritual foundress. [/quote] That is what i wanted to say;-) the snds have two roots,the german 'founder' sisters to which the american provinces seem to relate more and st.julie,to which europe and brazil seem to emphasize more. I loved reading st. Julies letters!
juchu Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 But actually the snds i lived with (some sisters in first vows) got the ring at first profession and used it on the 'engagement' side and at solemn vows the date was engraved and used on the wedding side. But maybe that is a cultural thing as well.
moon_child_anne Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='juchu' date='04 October 2009 - 12:53 PM' timestamp='1254675222' post='1977364'] But actually the snds i lived with (some sisters in first vows) got the ring at first profession and used it on the 'engagement' side and at solemn vows the date was engraved and used on the wedding side. But maybe that is a cultural thing as well. [/quote] Wow, what province of the SNDs did you live with? I'm just curious because I had wondered how you knew so much about the community. ~Anne, PND
moon_child_anne Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='juchu' date='04 October 2009 - 12:53 PM' timestamp='1254675222' post='1977364'] But actually the snds i lived with (some sisters in first vows) got the ring at first profession and used it on the 'engagement' side and at solemn vows the date was engraved and used on the wedding side. But maybe that is a cultural thing as well. [/quote] Wow, what province of the SNDs did you live with? I'm just curious because I had wondered how you knew so much about the community. ~Anne, PND
juchu Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I lived and worked over a year in one of the brazilian provinces. Good times:-) and right now in live in one of their university housings near coesfeld. But right now i am on the train to coesfeld to drop of my broken notebook at the store where i bought it....:@ i know ur fellow brazilian postulants well. I am not discerning with the snds though,but i have learned a lot from them. I will say hello to ur founders roots to u in 10 min when i arrive;-)
Amor vincit omnia Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 The Sisters Servants of the Immaculata Heart of Mary in Immaculata PA were wedding bands!
perfectunion33 Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 My wedding band with the Lord is embedded in my heart.
In The Arms of The Lord Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='Indwelling Trinity' date='02 October 2009 - 02:24 AM' timestamp='1254461081' post='1976106'] OCD Carmelites do not wear rings. Instead they receive a profession crucifix worn under the scapular over the heart. The exception is the Italian OCD nuns who wear the cross pinned on the outside over the scapular and over the heart. Tenderly, Indwelling Trinity [/quote] Thanks for sharing this; I think it's beautiful. I never heard about it before. It seems to signify a complete giving of yourself to Jesus, and with the Cross being hidden under the Scapular and over the heart; it seems to be a reminder that your heart is given completely only for Him, and that you remain hidden for His eyes alone and are for His Heart alone.
organwerke Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Does a person choose an Order only because the nuns wear rings? It seems quite strange to me!
InHisLove726 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 [quote name='organwerke' date='12 October 2009 - 07:26 AM' timestamp='1255346768' post='1983899'] Does a person choose an Order only because the nuns wear rings? It seems quite strange to me! [/quote] I would hope not. I want to wear one, but I'm actually discerning with an order who doesn't wear them (the Discalced Carmelites).
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