Getting Into the Habit
This was one of the headlines in the second part of The Times on Tuesday and it described why more women are becoming nuns.
I would say it is their choice, but surely in these days there are much better things that people can do for the general good of society. There was a Catholic chaplain in Alder Hey hospital in Angels of Mersey. She was doing the practical things that benefit those in emotional difficulties, rather than being out of it all in a Convent.
I do feel that some who go into closed orders are just opting out of real life to the detriment of society.
The Anonymous Widower 
There are some orders in which the sisters work in the community and do a great deal of good. A nun’s habit still commands a great deal of respect in many places. I don’t understand why women go into silent contemplative orders.
Comment by Liz | May 3, 2012 |
One of my friends, is an ex-nun from Texas! Interestingly, she’s married to a friend, whose birthday I share.
Comment by AnonW | May 3, 2012 |