Nuns Picture Thread

[DameAgnes]

[quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' timestamp='1279972850' post='2147379']
I am looking for a good quality photo of a Pink nun in Adoration. Please share!

Thank you!
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Here you go!

[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/TheAnchoress/PinkSisters-2.jpg[/img]

[Domine ut Videam]

[quote name='sistersintigo' timestamp='1282517163' post='2161646']
This thread becomes even more valuable when certain websites shut down. Then the photos in the previous posts can still be seen even though the websites they came from don't link any more. I am thinking of the US website for the Community of St John which does not show up when you enter the url. There are photos of American novices above.
Hopefully the webpage is being fixed, and the site's present absence does not reflect a problem in the congregation itself.
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It is being fixed currently and is probably taking longer than expected because of the busy end to their summer apostolate of Eagle Eye youth and young adult retreats.

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

From the Poor Clares in Rockford. I think these photos were taken in the 80s or 90s. It's in one of the books from TAN that they helped with.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/LausTibiChriste/Catholic/postceremonies.jpg[/IMG]

[Domine ut Videam]

Contemplative Sisters of St. John

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Edited August 28, 2010 by Domine ut Videam

[TeresaBenedicta]

Love the skateboarding picture!!!!!!

[Sarah147]

[quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1275228457' post='2120639']
I LOVE the Community of St. John!

I had the opportunity to spend a week in their cloister when I was a Sister, because we were invited to a camping/canoe trip with the Brothers and a young adult group. It was so simple, so beautiful, so prayerful, and just absolutely 100% lovely. If I had had a vocation to contemplative life, I would have joined them in an instant!
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Really? The Sister Servants went with them? And camping/canoeing? Awesome! That's another star for the Sister Servants; I'm still looking into them.


What else can you tell me about the two orders?

Edited August 28, 2010 by JoyfulLife

[Fragments]

May have just spent two hours looking at every picture in this thread.

*blushes*

[dominicansoul]

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This one's for Vee8

[strgzr99]

[quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1284147899' post='2171480']
[IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/hamburgerpatty_2008/beautifulcarmelite.jpg[/IMG]





This one's for Vee8
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This one appears posed, using a model. I have seen a lot of these 19th century 'romantic' representations of "nuns" in habits in some sort of posture which is usually more dramatic than this. I like the autumn leaves blowing in gracefully though the window and the artfully placed rose plant on the floor....

[dominicansoul]

[quote name='strgzr99' timestamp='1284148247' post='2171484']
This one appears posed, using a model. I have seen a lot of these 19th century 'romantic' representations of "nuns" in habits in some sort of posture which is usually more dramatic than this. I like the autumn leaves blowing in gracefully though the window and the artfully placed rose plant on the floor....
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...that's how I used to look in my cell hahahaha


I thought the little thingys coming in the window were flower petals, but it turns out they are butterflies!

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='DameAgnes' timestamp='1282525819' post='2161707']
[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/TheAnchoress/PinkSisters-2.jpg[/img]
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I apologize for being shallow--I know nothing about the charism or horarium of the "Pink Sisters" (although I am under the impression that they are cloistered contemplatives--someone please correct me if I have it wrong).

But, I LOVE their habits. The pink color, at least to me, is cheerful and beautiful--these do not appear to be "dour" saints. And, their veil is nothing short of awesome. Yes, this is very shallow, but from all I have read, religious life can be very difficult, and I am someone whose moods are very affected by color. On a very early, gloomy morning, or if I was feeling discouraged, I think putting on this habit would very much brighten my day and my mood.

This particular photo is VERY pink--maybe even a little TOO pink for my personal tastes. But from the Christmas tree in the corner, it is the celebration of one of the Church's most important festivals. So, even if I don't know if I'd ideally want EVERYTHING pink all the time, a pink habit would be wonderful.

I know others love black, and its symbolism--and although I personally would have problems wearing black all the time, I think the symbolism is beautiful. And, it doesn't seem as if most people are as affected by color as I am. But, for me, a habit in this lovely pink color would make religious life just that much more beautiful. The habit makes me smile every time I see it, and I expect that, although Christ loves all his brides equally, the habit makes Christ smile, as well.

Edited September 10, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1283022285' post='2164609']
Love the skateboarding picture!!!!!!
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I love the skateboarding picture, too! It's fun, and, if nothing else, helps dispel the fears by some that a habit would be too limiting physically.

Although Sisters are not supposed to care about their personal appearance, and I expect that most of them could care less, it doesn't hurt that the habit and veil, combined with the healthy lifestyle of a Sister, make most Sisters look longer than their years. And, the fact that so many Sisters live a long time says that this "youth" is not only an outward appearance, but is on the inside, as well.

However, in this case, although the young woman is probably at least 18 or older, in this picture she looks about 12! LOL I suspect it may be a discouragement to her right now (when I was 18, I also looked about 12, and hated it), as she gets older, ideally she will come to appreciate both her genes that make her look young anyway, combined with the "agelessness" that the habit brings.

Edited September 10, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola

[vee]

[quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1284147899' post='2171480']
[img]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/hamburgerpatty_2008/beautifulcarmelite.jpg[/img]





This one's for Vee8
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Hahahaha! my thoughts went something like why is that plant there thats odd.... oh look a prie dieu!

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Fragments' timestamp='1283032590' post='2164658']
May have just spent two hours looking at every picture in this thread.

*blushes*
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Don't blush--I have looked at all the pictures, too, or, at least, tried to do so. Unfortunately, for me, I can't view a LOT of the pictures, particularly those posted awhile back. I don't know if it's just my system or if others have this problem. If anyone has had this problem, and found a way to fix it, I'd love to hear how you did it.

Edited September 10, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1284147899' post='2171480']
[img]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh165/hamburgerpatty_2008/beautifulcarmelite.jpg[/img]





This one's for Vee8
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Although this picture is posed, and a tad overly "sweet" and romanticized for my personal taste (obviously, I am not a Carmelite), it is still lovely. I also appreciated finally getting to see what the prie-dieu of a religous Sister or nun might look like. I have seen them in in churches, obviously, but, from the descriptions I've read, it sounded as if the prie-dieu in the cell of a religious is somewhat different, and also serves multiple purposes (storage of books, maybe even a storage compartment in the kneeler, etc.).

I am obviously "soft" because I would find it difficult to kneel for very long without a cushion for the kneeler. I still have a hard time imagining the faith and physical discipline of Christians in the past, who weren't even in full-time religious life, having no pews, and having to stand for long periods or kneel on a stone floor, much less the physical disciplines that religious in the past (and many today) endure without complaint--and often embrace. Perhaps it's something your body gets used to over time--or your faith and self-discipline grows over time.

On the other hand, I have to continually work at not feeling guilty, because for health reasons, I can't even sit up in a chair in one position without moving around, for more than an hour or so without pain. (Even lying propped up on a couch, to prevent pain, I have to move at least a little, and ideally get up and walk around some, every 10 or 15 minutes.) So, what seems "impossible" for me, may still be difficult at times for others, but far more "possible." To make myself do what causes pain would not be an act of faith, but would make my condition worse, so I hope that God also listens to the prayers of those who are "kneeling in their heads," but are physically propped up on the couch.

Edited September 10, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola