Rising_Suns Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) This post is just to give a small plug to a little known group of austere Franciscan sisters. They observe a strict rule of life; no use of modern technology such as microwaves, refrigerators, etc. They dress in rough wool habits, and are discalced (I believe they only wear sandals when necessary). Yet despite all their austerities, they are not rigid as one might find in the more hardlined traditional communities. Rather, joy pervades their community. The mother superior is a very holy woman; a loving mother figure for all the young sisters, but also disciplined. Their life is reminiscent of the early Capuchin reform of the 16th century. They also take a fourth vow of total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and live a life of penance as reparation for the sins committed against Her Immaculate Heart. They live mostly a contemplative life of prayer, with daily adoration and communal divine office. They also have an external apostolate to assist priests and help revitalize parishes. The sisters are based in Massechusettes, and often make retreats at the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate postulant house near Albany, NY. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find good photos of these sisters, since they avoid all forms of modern technology, including computers as well. Their website was designed by a layperson, (unbeknownced to them at first), which contains a few old pictures. FSM WEBSITE: http://www.franciscansistersminor.info and see; http://onecameback.blogspot.com/2007/08/prayer-request-for-franciscan-sisters.html a closeup of their habit; [img]http://www.therockgroup.org/Pictures/SrMarieFidelis.JPG[/img] . Edited February 21, 2010 by Rising_Suns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks for posting this information, Rising_Suns! I remember vaguely hearing about this order, but had no luck finding them online! (Instead, I found the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate, and the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth. ) These Sisters sound amazing! I am glad that someone made them a website! Hopefully this will draw in more discerners that may have a vocation with them. Thanks, again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antigonos Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Doesn't the nun in the photo look like she's wearing lipstick? Just wondering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zunshynn Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='Antigonos' date='21 February 2010 - 11:15 PM' timestamp='1266819332' post='2061035'] Doesn't the nun in the photo look like she's wearing lipstick? Just wondering... [/quote] I think her lips look slightly chapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='Antigonos' date='22 February 2010 - 02:15 AM' timestamp='1266819332' post='2061035'] Doesn't the nun in the photo look like she's wearing lipstick? Just wondering... [/quote] I think they look chapped AND as though she just had some kool-aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='Antigonos' date='22 February 2010 - 01:15 AM' timestamp='1266819332' post='2061035'] Doesn't the nun in the photo look like she's wearing lipstick? Just wondering... [/quote] Lipstick is not a sin, don't judge. jk, I was thinking the same thing. haha. Must be chapstick + chapped lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 no, she doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indwelling Trinity Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) I wish i could find out whomever made their wood/cord rosaries. I am looking for seven of them. hey look pretty sturdy. Indwelling Trinity:turban: Edited February 22, 2010 by Indwelling Trinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM Sister Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) My lips do that, too! Neither of us are wearing lipstick, I can assure you... I should clarify - our community (Franciscan Sisters of Mary) has the same FSM acronym, but our groups are not associated. I've met some of the sisters, though! They are absolutely joyful! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/D.gif[/img] Edited February 23, 2010 by FSM Sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='FSM Sister' date='23 February 2010 - 07:26 AM' timestamp='1266935199' post='2061799'] My lips do that, too! Neither of us are wearing lipstick, I can assure you... I should clarify - our community (Franciscan Sisters of Mary) has the same FSM acronym, but our groups are not associated. I've met some of the sisters, though! They are absolutely joyful! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/D.gif[/img] [/quote] Glory to Jesus Christ! Are communities allowed to have the same acronym? I remember when I was with the Sisters of Life, who at that time were just starting out. They opted for Sorores Vitae (SV), since Sisters of Loretto (SL) was taken. I was just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Radiantly joyful picture of young novice! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 The website seems defunct now, unfortunately, but I can offer an update on this group. They've moved to Fort Wayne, In: [url=http://www.franciscanbrothersminor.com/FBM/Issue_5.html]Franciscan Brothers Minor welcome their sister community to Fort Wayne[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 [quote]Saturday October 2nd, 4:30 pm Saint John the Baptist, Fort Wayne Bishop Kevin Rhoades’ welcome Mass for The Franciscan Sisters Minor[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sistersintigo Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Here is their touching farewell to their former parish in Massachusetts. [url="http://saintbrendansparish.org/Home/ANotefromtheFranciscanSistersMinor/tabid/109/Default.aspx"]from the Franciscan Sisters Minor[/url] Edited September 21, 2010 by sistersintigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithLuin Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) [url=http://www.todayscatholicnews.org/2010/10/franciscan-sisters-minor-welcomed-to-diocese/]Their welcome mass in Indiana[/url] The article has a picture of the group, as well as a list of their names, hometowns, and how long they've been in religious life. I guess I was a little surprised that two of them were widowed grandmothers! I also found their horarium on [url=http://ja-jp.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2258952944&topic=2588]Facebook[/url], of all places. It was posted a year ago, but I don't know by whom. Edited October 13, 2010 by MithLuin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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