How the Sweetness of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Increases Your Spiritual Life
Mary has over 2,000 titles! Her title Our Lady of Mount Carmel reminds us that closeness to Mary is closeness to Jesus.
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You Won’t Believe What Fits in the Pockets of a Religious Habit
There’s a secret that no one tells you about when it comes to wearing a religious habit. The POCKETS! While women’s pants pockets are basically nonexistent, religious habits are making up for pocket inequality. But it’s not all sunshine. Sometimes all those pockets can get downright uncomfortable. In fact, some sisters have so many pockets, …
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8 Essential Religious Sister Twitter Accounts You Need to Follow
Nuns having fun! These religious sisters really knock it out of the park as far as bringing Christ’s light and joy to people through Twitter, either by making hilarious jokes or reminding us of the beauty of faith. You need to be following these women! 1. Sister Margaret Michael Sister Margaret Michael is the …
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‘Cor Orans’ Requires Contemplative Orders to Join Federations
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican recently released “Cor Orans” (“Praying Heart”), a document that addresses Catholic women religious in cloistered communities. The 34 page long document “intends to make clear the provisions of the law, developing and determining the procedures in the execution” of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Constitution on women’s religious orders which was released …
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6 Reasons Why Nuns Are Totally Boring
Did you know that nuns are totally boring? They never do anything fun or interesting. I mean, there’s a reason why you never see them out of the convent. They’re probably praying 24/7, completely closed off from the world so they can’t even relate to us in any way. 1. They’re totally out of touch …
What a Rule of Life Is and Why You Need One
Do you follow a Rule of Life? Is there a systematic way that you practice your faith in the pubic square? Do you share in these same practices with a community through which you find companionship and accountability? Many Catholics throughout the centuries have found themselves seeking to live their lives more perfectly for God. …