dominicansoul Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 yes vee, i hear you. I know that these things are just stuff people are curious about, i would hope HOPE that this bathing issue and whether or not people can use hair dryer's or flat irons or how many times we can bathe, etc. etc. are not pertinent issues to obsess about when one is discerning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 [img]http://www.ewtn.com/saintsholy/saint_images/D/stdamienofomolokai.jpeg[/img] [img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qRHr_Og3uEA/TmQh9ke0D5I/AAAAAAAAGwo/j_g8Q1JRYGo/s400/Blessed%2BMother%2BTeresa%2Bof%2BCalcutta%2Bbest.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vee Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 [img]http://www.salvemariaregina.info/Images/ScourgedChrist.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus te Amat Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Shave it all off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 If you are an apostolic religious who works in a professional field - say nursing or education - showering is going to be important to save souls. People aren't going to go near you if you stink... unless its the aroma of holiness... Otherwise, you might lose some instead of gain. Different places and different people call for different habits of living. Culture, socioeconomic status, education, apostolate, and other circumstances all come together to form a poor and becoming religious life that is both practical and penitential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretTeresa Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 New Orleans. Humidity. Heat. How often do you think the apostolic sisters I visited do? I miss my sisters and I'm so dang confused. I hope some of y'all are on chat later... I need advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Sister Marie' timestamp='1316987616' post='2310060'] If you are an apostolic religious who works in a professional field - say nursing or education - showering is going to be important to save souls. People aren't going to go near you if you stink... unless its the aroma of holiness... Otherwise, you might lose some instead of gain. [/quote] So that wouldn't be considered the Odor of Sanctity? Seriously though, I was curious about bathing practices since I don't necessarily shower every night. Thankfully, I am not weighing what a community does with bathing as any basis for my discernment. (Although if any DO have jacuzzi tubs, lemme know .) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Deus_te_Amat' timestamp='1316987257' post='2310058'] Shave it all off. [/quote] Honestly, I think I would like that. No more bad hair days! (Maybe bad veil days however... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1316999790' post='2310168'] Honestly, I think I would like that. No more bad hair days! (Maybe bad veil days however... ) [/quote] Shaved heads get really itchy under the veil as the hair grows back in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 haha... I don't know of any with jacuzzi tubs!!! (Actually, I'm going to amend that because in our convent nursing home the tubs that the older sisters bathe in do have the jets. They can't move and are lowered into the tubs... it really is a treat for their sick bodies. Most of them really like it ) I never thought to ask about bathing when I was discerning religious life but I think it's a good question. I think it is an appropriate topic for discernment too. If you are a nurse and want to enter a nursing community - you would be right to expect that good hygiene be a high priority... it would be shocking if it weren't. If you were entering a cloistered community to do penance for the world - you would be right to expect some penitential acts especially regarding the use of community resources... like water. I'm a teacher of middle school and I would never ever ever get into my bed at night without cleaning like a mad woman the germs of the Children of God. I love them but they make me sick... constantly. If I am sick, I cannot do the apostolate that has been entrusted to me. I think the whole thread is a pretty good question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1316999650' post='2310162'] So that wouldn't be considered the Odor of Sanctity? Seriously though, I was curious about bathing practices since I don't necessarily shower every night. Thankfully, I am not weighing what a community does with bathing as any basis for my discernment. (Although if any DO have jacuzzi tubs, lemme know .) [/quote] Unless you walk around smelling like roses (think Padre Pio). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1316999878' post='2310169'] Shaved heads get really itchy under the veil as the hair grows back in!! [/quote] <----scritchy scratchy scalp Didn't really think of that either! Instant penance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Sister Marie' timestamp='1316987616' post='2310060'] If you are an apostolic religious who works in a professional field - say nursing or education - showering is going to be important to save souls. People aren't going to go near you if you stink... unless its the aroma of holiness... Otherwise, you might lose some instead of gain. Different places and different people call for different habits of living. Culture, socioeconomic status, education, apostolate, and other circumstances all come together to form a poor and becoming religious life that is both practical and penitential. [/quote] Thanks Sister Marie. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Sister Marie' timestamp='1317000368' post='2310174'] haha... I don't know of any with jacuzzi tubs!!! (Actually, I'm going to amend that because in our convent nursing home the tubs that the older sisters bathe in do have the jets. They can't move and are lowered into the tubs... it really is a treat for their sick bodies. Most of them really like it ) [/quote] We have the same thing at the hostel where I work. This lovely chair lifts them up and puts them into the tub and then they soak in the spa jets to soothe their poor joints. Sometimes I wish I could crawl in there and have a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Marie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1317001014' post='2310193'] We have the same thing at the hostel where I work. This lovely chair lifts them up and puts them into the tub and then they soak in the spa jets to soothe their poor joints. Sometimes I wish I could crawl in there and have a go! [/quote] I've also wanted a try... however; if being sick is your ticket into the tub... I'll wait my turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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