faithcecelia Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I was just browsing for pictures and came across Birkenhead's brand new website - previously, as far as I have ever been able to find, they just had a simple page on the main UK Carmelite website. It is simple but lovely[url="http://www.carmelitesbirkenhead.org.uk/index.html"]http://www.carmelitesbirkenhead.org.uk/index.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 What is Matraque at 0530? I have not heard of this term... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1316634275' post='2308204'] What is Matraque at 0530? I have not heard of this term... [/quote] Its what they use as an alarm call. I will look for a picture, but the closest I can think to describe it is an old football rattle. Its an awful noise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Okay, google image brings up all sorts of things when I type 'matraque' none of which are remotely what we are looking for! This is an old football rattle, so not the same but close enough to give an idea [img]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ruthbale/imagesCAQ27W67.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Lovely pictures on the website but is there anywhere that shows images of a carmelite cell? I'm just wondering what I might be letting myself in for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='Strictlyinkblot' timestamp='1316635719' post='2308222'] Lovely pictures on the website but is there anywhere that shows images of a carmelite cell? I'm just wondering what I might be letting myself in for [/quote] This is as good a picture as any [img]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ruthbale/imagesCA6LUZR1.jpg[/img] At Quidenham the cells vary dramatically in size an shape as the building was converted quickly and cheaply. There they have 'normal' beds, almost all the standard 3' but a couple of the cells (most often used for aspirants) still have 2'6" as the cells are long and narrow. So basically, a normal bed with duvet, a locker, a desk and chair, a chest of drawers and a small bookshelf. Simple but adequate. At Notting Hill, as a built Carmel, they have the window seats and built-in bookshelf that St Teresa originally wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1316636240' post='2308233'] This is as good a picture as any [img]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ruthbale/imagesCA6LUZR1.jpg[/img] At Quidenham the cells vary dramatically in size an shape as the building was converted quickly and cheaply. There they have 'normal' beds, almost all the standard 3' but a couple of the cells (most often used for aspirants) still have 2'6" as the cells are long and narrow. So basically, a normal bed with duvet, a locker, a desk and chair, a chest of drawers and a small bookshelf. Simple but adequate. At Notting Hill, as a built Carmel, they have the window seats and built-in bookshelf that St Teresa originally wanted [/quote] Thanks, that's a great picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1316635577' post='2308220'] Okay, google image brings up all sorts of things when I type 'matraque' none of which are remotely what we are looking for! This is an old football rattle, so not the same but close enough to give an idea [img]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/ruthbale/imagesCAQ27W67.jpg[/img] [/quote] Oh! It's a french term for a clacker!!! Or maybe it's called a ?Thank you! Edited September 21, 2011 by brandelynmarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiara Francesco Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I prefer the cell in the Kirk Edge Carmel: http://www.kirkedge.org.uk/gallery.html - scroll down about 3/4. Do these nuns where the full traditional Carmelite habit? Are they 1990s or 1991s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissylou Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 at first I thought this was the BirkenSTOCK Carmel. Which (from the limited amount I've seen) would be most Carmels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='Chiara Francesco' timestamp='1316638568' post='2308256'] I prefer the cell in the Kirk Edge Carmel: [url="http://www.kirkedge.org.uk/gallery.html"]http://www.kirkedge....uk/gallery.html[/url] - scroll down about 3/4. Do these nuns where the full traditional Carmelite habit? Are they 1990s or 1991s? [/quote] I wanted to post a pic that was the closest to what strictlyinkblot will experience. Are you asking about Birkenhead? They are 1991, all English Carmels have the habit, most have modified their veils in one way or another, I am not sure about Birkenhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='krissylou' timestamp='1316639212' post='2308260'] at first I thought this was the BirkenSTOCK Carmel. Which (from the limited amount I've seen) would be most Carmels! [/quote] I was reading it as Birkenstocks too! Which, by the way, I hear last a very very long time & would be appropos for monastery wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Did anyone notice that in their horarium they don't have a siesta scheduled for after lunch? all of the ones I have been in have had at least half an hour, some one hour. I don't know how they make it through the day without this rest time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Great logo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquitunga Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1316637741' post='2308248'] Oh! It's a french term for a clacker!!! Or maybe it's called a ?Thank you! [/quote] I've always heard it referred to as a clapper [b][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTOV0jXirg&feature=player_detailpage#t=79s"]Here[/url][/b] it is in one of Brandee's videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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