jgirl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) This is a quote from Alyssa's first letter: [quote]My gnome friend, JT, found a new home in the garden here. He fits right in with his other gnome friends and plastic critters of the forest.[/quote] I'm not entering the Martyrs. I'm going with the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word. I was so close to entering them, but then Alyssa introduced me to the Sister Servants whom she really, really loved. God works in funny way because she went to Alton, and it looks like I am headed for Birmingham. I did run into Sister M. Beata on my March for Life trip. She was staying at the same hotel as our group. It was nice to run into her again because she is great, and she knows what she's talking about. Edited January 30, 2006 by jgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Jan 29 2006, 10:14 PM']This is a quote from Alyssa's first letter: I'm not entering the Martyrs. I'm going with the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word. I was so close to entering them, but then Alyssa introduced me to the Sister Servants whom she really, really loved. God works in funny way because she went to Alton, and it looks like I am headed for Birmingham. I did run into Sister M. Beata on my March for Life trip. She was staying at the same hotel as our group. It was nice to run into her again because she is great, and she knows what she's talking about. [right][snapback]869765[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Nonetheless, it's good! I am so happy for you. TTYL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='catholicinsd' date='Jan 29 2006, 07:47 PM']I wonder if nuns legally change their names. [right][snapback]869635[/snapback][/right] [/quote] The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist love telling stories about when they go to school (Eastern Michicagn University) and correct their teachers as to their "preferred" name. Makes for some pretty good stories to tell on retreats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinamo Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 haha, i bet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificat Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='jgirl' date='Jan 29 2006, 03:30 PM']The nuns did let her bring a garden gnome to put in a garden. [right][snapback]869423[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I've sen the gnome! Apparently Mother has a thing with assorted lawn ornaments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passerby Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 29 2006, 09:29 PM']The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist love telling stories about when they go to school (Eastern Michicagn University) and correct their teachers as to their "preferred" name. Makes for some pretty good stories to tell on retreats! [right][snapback]869780[/snapback][/right] [/quote] So, along that line, what name do a sister's family member call them by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgirl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) I think they can call them whatever they want. I had a roommate whose sister was a Sister, and she called her by her baptismal name when she referred to her. I also roomed with the niece of FUS's president, and she didn't call him Father Terry, but Uncle Johnny. Edited January 30, 2006 by jgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='passerby' date='Jan 30 2006, 12:40 PM']So, along that line, what name do a sister's family member call them by? [right][snapback]870151[/snapback][/right] [/quote] That's a good question, I guess it would depend on the individual. Hmnn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='passerby' date='Jan 30 2006, 12:40 PM']So, along that line, what name do a sister's family member call them by? [right][snapback]870151[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [quote name='jgirl' date='Jan 30 2006, 01:15 PM']I think they can call them whatever they want. [right][snapback]870170[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [quote name='Laurentina1975' date='Jan 30 2006, 01:16 PM']That's a good question, I guess it would depend on the individual. Hmnn... [right][snapback]870171[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I think it does depend on the individual... and the community. We should ask OLAM Dad about his own feelings on when (God willing) his daughter will have her name "changed." Stories from Dominican student brothers lead me to believe they're called by both their baptismal name and their professed name, but mostly by their professed name unless someone forgets. I know that it's something my own family has struggled with. My mother has said she would have a very hard time calling me by another name. And I've basically had to promise her I won't take a man's name. ["Because you're [i]my daughter[/i] and not a boy!!!!!!!!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgirl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 30 2006, 12:32 PM']I know that it's something my own family has struggled with. My mother has said she would have a very hard time calling me by another name. And I've basically had to promise her I won't take a man's name. ["Because you're [i]my daughter[/i] and not a boy!!!!!!!!] [right][snapback]870175[/snapback][/right] [/quote] My mom said the exact same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAM Dad Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) [quote name='shortnun' date='Jan 30 2006, 01:32 PM']I think it does depend on the individual... and the community. We should ask OLAM Dad about his own feelings on when (God willing) his daughter will have her name "changed." Stories from Dominican student brothers lead me to believe they're called by both their baptismal name and their professed name, but mostly by their professed name unless someone forgets. I know that it's something my own family has struggled with. My mother has said she would have a very hard time calling me by another name. And I've basically had to promise her I won't take a man's name. ["Because you're [i]my daughter[/i] and not a boy!!!!!!!!] [right][snapback]870175[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I love religious names, so I'll probably call her by whatever name is given to her. Sr. Lauren was born before I discovered the Truth and the beauty of the Church into which I was born (a.k.a. my conversion) so her name has no religious significance to me. I'm sure that whatever new name that she is given will mean more to me than the name I gave her. When/If Margaret Mary or Maximilian Kolbe (two of my children) ever receive religious names they had better be good ones! I'm trying to get into the habit of calling Lauren 'Sister Lauren' because I want to give her the respect that she is due. I must admit I don't always remember though. In fact, I had to go and edit the preceding paragraph to add the Sr. when I realized that I had forgotten it. Mother Angelica's birth name is Rita Rizzo. Sounds like a character from Grease. Mother Vicar's birth name is Gail. They are both nice names but I like Mother Angelica and Sr. Mary Catherine better. Edited January 30, 2006 by OLAM Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Jan 30 2006, 02:02 PM']I'm trying to get into the habit of calling Lauren 'Sister Lauren' because I want to give her the respect that she is due. [right][snapback]870186[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Thanks so much for your contribution to this discussion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaAvila Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I will do my best to reply, as I'm still learning as well! Do nuns get insurance? Medical, dental, vision? I would assume most communities have an insurance plan, and for each community it would be different what they required of postulants/novices, some might wish you to provide a dowry to cover for insurance needs for those early years. When you become a professed sister, you are then taken care of by the community and they would provide for your medical needs. Do they always keep up there drivers licenses? Good question and one I had not thought to ask, but I know many of the active orders do drive so they would most likely keep up their lisences, and for cloistered contemplative would depend on the community and also if they had externs, with externs they would most likely keep up their lisence and some even the choir/enclosed sisters might keep up their lisences. What do they do with there other posessions when they become nuns? Most when you apply or are ready to enter will give you a list of the things you can bring with you, and all other things ie. clothes, books, nicknacks etc you would sell, give to a family member/friend or donate to the poor. God Bless You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Why do they pick another name? If a nun ever leaves being a nun, what would happen to her? Would she just be out on her own with only what she brought with her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 [quote name='Light and Truth' date='Feb 10 2006, 01:13 PM']Why do they pick another name? [right][snapback]883021[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [u]Fast answer:[/u] It depends on the order! [u]Longer answer:[/u] Some communities of men and women have the practice (tradition) of chosing/being given a "religious" name. My understanding is that this symbolizes the new life and new community you are a part of. (And in most cases doesn't deny, ignore, or dimish the life you've come from.) Throughout history, many women have taken the name Mary as part of their religious name. (Or Marie, Maria, etc.) Many women have also taken names of patron saints, or many times, a parent or grandparent. [quote name='Light and Truth' date='Feb 10 2006, 01:13 PM']If a nun ever leaves being a nun, what would happen to her? Would she just be out on her own with only what she brought with her? [right][snapback]883021[/snapback][/right] [/quote] [u]Fast answer:[/u] It depends on the order! [u]Longer answer:[/u] It depends on when he (in the case of a priest or religious) or she left in the stages of formation. The process of religious formation is a lengthy one so that the process can be as helpful as possible. Most religious communities allow for a time of aspiracy to figure out if you and the community are a good fit. So in most cases, if you leave after that, it's not a very big deal. During the first year of religious life (as a postulant), most women will have paid a dowry (or an amount of money) so that if she does leave, she has some money to return home, etc. If she stays within the community, the money will go to the community. Most religious communities require multiple years of temporary/renewable vows. This allows for further discernment on the part of the sister and the community. If a woman has taken solemn vows (final profession) and decides to leave a community, it is a serious matter. (That is not to say that it is impossible. Decisions would be made by the superiors within the religious community, and based upon the individual leaving.) I have heard that for priests, if he "leaves" he ought to go through a process of relaitization. (I don't know how to spell that.) Basically, it is important for any religious to understand how his/her role in the Church changes as s/he becomes a member of the laity (again). That was long-winded. Sorry. I just love the title of this thread though. It always makes me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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