DameAgnes Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist http://www.fsecommunity.org/news/11-07-31_smariaserra.html I've met a few of these sisters and they're very smart. But I think that habit must be part of their perpetual penance. Or maybe others like it. I think it's unflattering, uncomfortable looking and the pillbox veil always reminds me of widows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteSoeur Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wonderful! Although I agree about the habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yes, she looks very joyful, doesn't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteSoeur Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 She does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3franciscans Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I definitely agree about the habits. They look to modern or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIWW Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Congratulations to Sister on her final vows. This seems like such a wonderful, loving and thriving new community. Though I usually hesitate to comment on habits, I must say that though I am glad they have one, it is one that is very unflattering to everyone whom I have seen in it. It seems to accentuate the chest, and if anyone is overweight, I think it adds to their girth. All might be fixed with the addition of a tunic. And what can you say about the hat, again not too flattering. A simple short veil would be a great improvement. Is it the Franciscans of Perpetual Adoration, who have such a lovely, simple habit, and everyone looks good in it. They just were on the board with 2 new Junior sisters. Beautiful habit, and again beautiful community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 really, it doesn't even need a scapular - if they'd just add some darts or a few generous pleats to the bodice, like the Whitesville Passionists, the whole thing would look better, hang better and give a little more room across the chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofchrist1 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 She looks so happy. I thank God for her. The habit is not bad though.It looks comfortable and quite roomy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 She looks happy, but just think how much happier she would look if she could be all decked out in a Phatmass-approved, high-fashion habit, designed by all the experienced lay nuns who choose their vocations based on the cut of the cloth. And that HAT! My God in heaven! How could ANYONE think to wear something like THAT for the rest of her life?! Most assuredly they do so to get time out of purgatory! Indeed they do look like widows. And since religious congregations originally began as congregations of widows... Oh but that was centuries ago! They shouldn't look like widows now! Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofchrist1 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Luigi' timestamp='1313125446' post='2286417'] How could ANYONE think to wear something like THAT for the rest of her life?! Most assuredly they do so to get time out of purgatory! [/quote] Oh Luigi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organwerke Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Luigi' timestamp='1313125446' post='2286417'] She looks happy, but just think how much happier she would look if she could be all decked out in a Phatmass-approved, high-fashion habit, designed by all the experienced lay nuns who choose their vocations based on the cut of the cloth. And that HAT! My God in heaven! How could ANYONE think to wear something like THAT for the rest of her life?! Most assuredly they do so to get time out of purgatory! Indeed they do look like widows. And since religious congregations originally began as congregations of widows... Oh but that was centuries ago! They shouldn't look like widows now! Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. [/quote] Indeed! I see you are not a woman...you should know women like to be well dressed even if they are nuns! Is it all that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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