Brooklyn man threatens nun at prayer on video

[DameAgnes]

I can't tell what order she is by the habit, can anyone else? https://aleteia.org/blogs/deacon-greg-kandra/shock-video-captures-man-threatening-to-kill-nun-in-brooklyn-co-cathedral/

[Nunsuch]

Another story identifies her community as the Preachers of Christ and Mary: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/maniac-threatens-kill-nun-praying-brooklyn-church-article-1.3304340

Here is a site for the community: http://www.preachersofchristandmary.com/english.html

 

[DameAgnes]

I'm not sure that's right. I don't think they're Preachers of Christ and Mary. I think this is a newer group of sisters, if my memory serves. 

[Nunsuch]

2 hours ago, DameAgnes said:

I'm not sure that's right. I don't think they're Preachers of Christ and Mary. I think this is a newer group of sisters, if my memory serves. 

It was so reported in the news link I posted, including the picture of a sister in this habit.

[truthfinder]

I'm pretty sure that's the epigram on her scapular I saw in the video.

Sad for everyone involved - man seems to be in a rough way, and scary for sister.

[OnlySunshine]

Sad situation.  Good to know they have the suspect in custody.  I hope he is given some mental health help.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/cops-cuff-suspect-threatened-kill-nun-brooklyn-article-1.3306754

[Guest]

On ‎7‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 10:13 AM, OnlySunshine said:

 I hope he is given some mental health help

I agree for sure.   I would like to add for we sufferers of mental illness that not all sufferers are in any way violent or prone to it as a factor intrinsic to all MI.   The aforesaid, Sunshine, is for my benefit (and fellow sufferers of MI), not to contest in any way at all what you have said. In fact I very much agree with you that I hope the man in question is assessed for mental illness and MI help.  

https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/fvm-mental-illness-and-violence (SANE Australia is a respected site here in Aust)

This Sister underwent a truly traumatic event that might have repercussions on her over an extended period.  Prayer for her wellbeing as well as the man.  I had my life threatened over the phone and that was nothing compared to what Sister endured.

 

[OnlySunshine]

16 hours ago, BarbaraTherese said:

I agree for sure.   I would like to add for we sufferers of mental illness that not all sufferers are in any way violent or prone to it as a factor intrinsic to all MI.   The aforesaid, Sunshine, is for my benefit (and fellow sufferers of MI), not to contest in any way at all what you have said. In fact I very much agree with you that I hope the man in question is assessed for mental illness and MI help.  

https://www.sane.org/mental-health-and-illness/facts-and-guides/fvm-mental-illness-and-violence (SANE Australia is a respected site here in Aust)

This Sister underwent a truly traumatic event that might have repercussions on her over an extended period.  Prayer for her wellbeing as well as the man.  I had my life threatened over the phone and that was nothing compared to what Sister endured.

 

I have mental health issues myself - depression and anxiety (I have also struggled with PTSD).  I'm in agreement and mental health support is necessary to keep the problems from getting worse.  I would hope the justice system would recognize that he has an illness and provides needed help.

[Guest]

Hi Sunshine - You have quite a burden in your own problems and very sorry indeed to read that you do.

  In no way whatsoever did I mean my comments to be critical of you nor what you posted with which I very much agree wholeheartedly.  Mine was an addition and I just wanted to add something to what you posted for those of us who do suffer mental illness as well as any person reading (Pham is a public forum on the net) as many do think that most all sufferers of MI are/can be prone to violence (especially bizarre types of violence) and this is not so, which statistics reveal. In fact we are more likely statistically to be victims of violence. 

I sincerely apologise if I in any way offended you - in no way was it deliberate  

[OnlySunshine]

1 hour ago, BarbaraTherese said:

Hi Sunshine - You have quite a burden in your own problems and very sorry indeed to read that you do.

  In no way whatsoever did I mean my comments to be critical of you nor what you posted with which I very much agree wholeheartedly.  Mine was an addition and I just wanted to add something to what you posted for those of us who do suffer mental illness as well as any person reading (Pham is a public forum on the net) as many do think that most all sufferers of MI are/can be prone to violence (especially bizarre types of violence) and this is not so, which statistics reveal. In fact we are more likely statistically to be victims of violence. 

I sincerely apologise if I in any way offended you - in no way was it deliberate  

In no way did you offend me, but thanks for the apology regardless.  I appreciate your prayers.

[Guest]