Zippy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Interesting video about Mother Dolores Hart OSB, the actress turned Nun (at the bottom of the page). Thought some of you may appreciate it :saint2: http://www.ukreligiouslife.org/resources/teaching-resources/videos-religious-orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLordsSouljah Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 She is SO amazing. Truly an inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Haven't watched the whole video. Anyone know why Mother Dolores wears a beret on top of her veil? Also, I was amazed that there was a professed Sister who had been a drug addict and alchoholic and was still dependant on AA and attended meetings of AA. I was also very surprised at the grand looking table settings at a meal with the three senior nuns having a glass of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbTherese Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) A few surprises in this video, but one of the more realistic (in some ways) to my mind about religious life. Edited February 21, 2013 by BarbaraTherese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Franciscan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Haven't watched the whole video. Anyone know why Mother Dolores wears a beret on top of her veil? Also, I was amazed that there was a professed Sister who had been a drug addict and alchoholic and was still dependant on AA and attended meetings of AA. I was also very surprised at the grand looking table settings at a meal with the three senior nuns having a glass of wine. Mother Dolores wears a beret because she has a nerve disorder, which I cannot remember the name at this moment; my apologies. The beret is to keep her head warm, as well as the sweaters she was wearing. Regarding the wine, if you look closely, the camera pans down to the sisters, and they too had wine, but in different glasses, more like plain small drinking glasses. We also don't know if this was a special occasion where they had wine. In the two communities I was in, one active, one contemplative, we did have wine on special occasions such as Easter, Christmas, Professions, Investitures, etc., albeit just one smallish glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitpèlerin Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I know a community that has wine with the main meal every Sunday and feast day. I mean, when your priory is smack in the middle of Burgundy, surrounded by vineyards, what else are you supposed to do? Deny the providence of God? ;) (Of course, it's understood that a smallish glass is enough for everyone.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlmom Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 According to news sources, Mother Dolores Hart developed a debilitating case of perpheral neuropathy in 1999 after undergoing root canal surgery. Initially the pain was so extensive she couldn't even walk. She still suffers from residual effects of this condition, which may include hypersensitivity to cold air that triggers nerve pain. The beret and extra sweater protect her from cold. As far as the consumption of wine goes, St. Benedict regulated the amount that his monks could consume, but didn't prohibit it. Back in his day, water supplies could not be treated effectively. Fermented beverages were probably safer to drink. Obviously contemporary Benedictines don't have this issue with contaminated water, but drinking wine is permitted in moderation to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inperpetuity Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am always inspired whenever I see and listen to Mother Delores Hart. I visited Regina Laudis some years ago and had the sense that there was so much more that I was not able to grasp during that short stay. I am planning on making another visit soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveletslive Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 what about the novice in the documentary who has a nose ring?? that one boggles my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma8201986 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The nose ring thing surprised me as well. As did the sister who attends AA - which is great if she needs it and wonderful that the community allows it - I'm just surprised that a cloistered nun gets to leave so often for these meetings. My great uncle was a recovering alcoholic and attended a meeting every day for years until he passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inperpetuity Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) what about the novice in the documentary who has a nose ring?? that one boggles my mind Yeah, I forgot I saw that, but I did think it couldn't possibly be, it must be something on the camera. I would think they would make her take it out. That boggles my mind too, since it is jewelry. If I do go there to visit, I will ask that question. Edited February 22, 2013 by inperpetuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveletslive Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yeah, I forgot I saw that, but I did think it couldn't possibly be, it must be something on the camera. I would think they would make her take it out. That boggles my mind too, since it is jewelry. If I do go there to visit, I will ask that question. I'm 99.5% sure it was a nose ring because I saw it in more than one scene. And even paused the video to double check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inperpetuity Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes, it definitely is a nose ring. Maybe she came from a culture such as in India where all young women get them and maybe you can't leave them out without having plastic surgery or something and they're waiting til she makes final vows......or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Regina Laudis is an unusual community - even among Benedictines they are unusual. They emphasize different things, and have a different culture, and a different "take" on religious life. It strikes some people as "strange" and other folks as "unique." But either way - it is not something they hide, from discerners or the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inperpetuity Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Regina Laudis is an unusual community - even among Benedictines they are unusual. They emphasize different things, and have a different culture, and a different "take" on religious life. It strikes some people as "strange" and other folks as "unique." But either way - it is not something they hide, from discerners or the public. Yes, I think I know what you mean, Lillabett. If not, then please correct me. The fact that they emphasize personal and even professional development so much more than most communities is unique and I don't know which I think it is, unique or strange for a religious community. Maybe both. This idea was actually suggested to the foundress by Paul VI when she consulted with him about the foundation and I do think that was strange. He thought it would appeal more to American women. I can see though how they actually could fit that into the Benedictine way of thinking in that all is done for the greater glory of God. Their piety seems genuine to me though. It seemed to me that their customs are actually very traditional, and I'm glad that they've retained the Latin and the habit as well. I would welcome any comments from those who may know them or have visited with them for an extended period of time. I have to admit that I am curious about them. I feel like Nunsense because up to now it has been Carmel or nothing, but it's true that I have always admired Benedictines from a distance. I actually have written to some Benedictines in France, but although they invited me to visit, I never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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