What a wonderful vocation. Has anyone else noticed how readily these nuns laugh? I was at my local Carmelite monastery, and while I couldn't see the nuns, they, too, had a great sense of humor. Lauighter and even girlish giggles were frequent. They must be doing something right. God bless 'em all.
watching my dearest friend, "Doff" as she was known as , now known as Mother Dorothea, whom i started out my nursing with, it seems like only yesterday but in fact nearly 40 years ago, those years have gone so quickly but she looks exactly the same as i remember her. i feel deep emotion remembering all the wonderful times we had together in the nurses home, and the great comfort she gave me in a time when i was at one of my lowest ebbs, you will be close to my heart always .
I first met the Carmelites in 1972 in the person of Sister Veronica of the Holy Face [Holloway] who was professed in 1952 and went to God quite a number of years ago now. She was a woman of great holiness, simplicity and common sense that made her, though she never sought to be, an effective counsellor when I tried my own religious vocation (twice!). She was also an enormous help to my parents and my younge sister when she was goiing though all kinds of teenage difficulties, always so compassionate and unuderstanding. For years she kept me up to date with day to day life in ChCh Carmel though I was on the other side of the world, including news of Dorothea''s arival & eventual profession. These women are WISE, unaffected, unpretensious, warm, loving and a most wonderful example in learning how to grow closer to God.
Such joy. I know from my own life in the world that the more I seek God and have union with him in the day to day moments the more joy I feel. God who is love, wants to fill all of us and love us so much, if we would just let him. So many of our thoughts and actions take us away from him. I pray more will love the Lord God with all their heart. The reward is 100 times back. For we cannot out do God in love, joy, peace and forgiveness. He is the answer.
They are full of joy, the love of God is showing in them. They spend their lives in prayer, they stand before God for the rest of the world. Some have the vocation to 'get out and help others' some have the vocation to pray, both go hand in hand, one cannot survive without the other. Action and prayer. It is a vocation. We choose to be ie, nurse, accountant, secretary. God chooses us for His work we do not choose this.
Brothers and sisters of my father Jesus Peace be with you! Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.
When I watched the movie "Saint Teresa of Avila ", I kept asking myself why they had to meet someone through the grill. Many thanks for your information.
I have some hater brothering me about these beautiful woman I admire so much and love the way they live. idols are not a picture of Christ as any picture is an image. some people just love to tear others down as it the only way they can feel good about themselves. If not for my son who disable I would have my priest place me in a Carmelite convent regardless of my age. I could live like that forever till my time comes they have so much joy in Jesus.
You sound fundamentalist or evangelical though so I forgive your ignorance regarding these matters..what makes you think they'd fail miserably? Cloistered life is a call within a call..not everyone has this call and trust me..not many could persevere..the monastic vocation is rare because of how magnetic the corruption of society is with its pleasures and temptations..these men and women of God pray for the world do you realize that? Yes it includes you...
Sounds like you know zilch about the history of monasticism and how it came into existence in the first few centuries..even before that..in the Old Testament around time of Elijah..seek to understand why someone would flee the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah before you pass judgment--incidentally there were early theologians who questioned early eremetical lifestyles for the very reason you state which is how communities of hermits came into existence
if those nuns really had to go out into the world and help others, they would fail miserably. monks are just as guilty. what's the sense in hiding from the world? Silence doesnt solve anything, get out there and tell others about Jesus.
What a wonderful vocation. Has anyone else noticed how readily these nuns laugh? I was at my local Carmelite monastery, and while I couldn't see the nuns, they, too, had a great sense of humor. Lauighter and even girlish giggles were frequent. They must be doing something right. God bless 'em all.
You can clearly see there sincerity not the fake Hollywood scripted type but a genuine love for the lord and his people !
very touching. the music on the background was not necesary, a little distracting. but they are very sweet human beings.
Such a beautiful calling. They lay down their lives for the world and God fills them with His love and joy! Thank you Sisters!
Deeply inspiring video of women called to the most profoundly holy religious order in the church
watching my dearest friend, "Doff" as she was known as , now known as Mother Dorothea, whom i started out my nursing with, it seems like only yesterday but in fact nearly 40 years ago, those years have gone so quickly but she looks exactly the same as i remember her. i feel deep emotion remembering all the wonderful times we had together in the nurses home, and the great comfort she gave me in a time when i was at one of my lowest ebbs, you will be close to my heart always .
She is my fav!
They are so much joy, fun and enjoy the sweet as well :) God is love I feel He is calling me ...
What a beautiful video!!! May God bless all those in the Holy Orders!!!
I first met the Carmelites in 1972 in the person of Sister Veronica of the Holy Face [Holloway] who was professed in 1952 and went to God quite a number of years ago now. She was a woman of great holiness, simplicity and common sense that made her, though she never sought to be, an effective counsellor when I tried my own religious vocation (twice!). She was also an enormous help to my parents and my younge sister when she was goiing though all kinds of teenage difficulties, always so compassionate and unuderstanding. For years she kept me up to date with day to day life in ChCh Carmel though I was on the other side of the world, including news of Dorothea''s arival & eventual profession. These women are WISE, unaffected, unpretensious, warm, loving and a most wonderful example in learning how to grow closer to God.
Such joy. I know from my own life in the world that the more I seek God and have union with him in the day to day moments the more joy I feel. God who is love, wants to fill all of us and love us so much, if we would just let him. So many of our thoughts and actions take us away from him. I pray more will love the Lord God with all their heart. The reward is 100 times back. For we cannot out do God in love, joy, peace and forgiveness. He is the answer.
Annette Faccini how nice
They are full of joy, the love of God is showing in them. They spend their lives in prayer, they stand before God for the rest of the world. Some have the vocation to 'get out and help others' some have the vocation to pray, both go hand in hand, one cannot survive without the other. Action and prayer. It is a vocation. We choose to be ie, nurse, accountant, secretary. God chooses us for His work we do not choose this.
they are extremely lovely ladies. i have high respect for them
God bless these holy women.
I love the Carmel. You can only say God is boring if you haven't met Him!
They are beautiful people
Brothers and sisters of my father Jesus Peace be with you!
Isaiah 45:2
I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.
Great people! Love u all.
God go with you, thank you for all you will do for the world.
How wonderful.
That was such a wonderful interview, and when they were given the choc brownies through that safety door type system, that was gr8.
love is what Jesus accomplished on the cross, and in His resurrection.
When I watched the movie "Saint Teresa of Avila ", I kept asking myself why they had to meet someone through the grill. Many thanks for your information.
The piano music muffles the conversation in parts.
@silentfades
There are 2 songs in this video. One is called 'Hallelujah' and the other is called 'Maria's Lullaby'. Thanks
I am looking for a third order group in wisconsin ..I have been doing a lot by myself...I would love to join the third order carmelites
I have a desire to become nun... Can I have there information? Right I'm still seeking and searching... Thank you so much! Much love! God bless us!
mhacz143 there are a group of Carmelites in Colorado!
The grill is symbolic, they are away from the world.
Solo el Omnipotente curará mis heridas🩹🩹🩹🩹🌫️🌫️🌫️🛫🛬✈️⛵
I have some hater brothering me about these beautiful woman I admire so much and love the way they live. idols are not a picture of Christ as any picture is an image. some people just love to tear others down as it the only way they can feel good about themselves. If not for my son who disable I would have my priest place me in a Carmelite convent regardless of my age. I could live like that forever till my time comes they have so much joy in Jesus.
Boring...A life spent in ecstacy, raptures and trances can never be called boring!
Start with the book of Romans. Paul's letter to the Roman Church. I urge you to read it.
I am sure you will if you follow your heart.
Where is this Carmel please? Is it in New Zealand?
You sound fundamentalist or evangelical though so I forgive your ignorance regarding these matters..what makes you think they'd fail miserably? Cloistered life is a call within a call..not everyone has this call and trust me..not many could persevere..the monastic vocation is rare because of how magnetic the corruption of society is with its pleasures and temptations..these men and women of God pray for the world do you realize that? Yes it includes you...
I think if you google their sisterhood you will find the information you need.
And do you see all the good things? Just think.
what is the name of the song in the background I like it
silentfades Hallelujah Leonard Cohen
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Sounds like you know zilch about the history of monasticism and how it came into existence in the first few centuries..even before that..in the Old Testament around time of Elijah..seek to understand why someone would flee the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah before you pass judgment--incidentally there were early theologians who questioned early eremetical lifestyles for the very reason you state which is how communities of hermits came into existence
☦️Look to the Eastern Orthodox Church...the One True Church...not Rome.
@LOVEONEANOTHR
The sisters love chocolate,
if those nuns really had to go out into the world and help others, they would fail miserably. monks are just as guilty. what's the sense in hiding from the world? Silence doesnt solve anything, get out there and tell others about Jesus.
These nuns are laughing and giggling a lot ! I thought that the Carmelite nuns are not supposed to talk much or laugh !
Joy