The Poor Clare’s Monastery in New Orleans, Louisiana take a lot of their ideals and lifestyle choices from the life of Saint Clare of Assisi, a close friend of Saint Francis of Assisi. These sisters’ main ideals are living a life of prayer, community, and joy. They also believe that every sister should embrace uniqueness of the monastery and their own personality. There are many Poor Clare Nuns in the world, but each monastery is unique in its operations and daily life. The Poor Clare Sisters of New Orleans are very typical ladies. They conduct Tuesday morning meanings in the library to make sure the monastery is running smoothly. They discuss important issues, listen to each other's opinions, and address needs of the monastery. On a lighter note, the sisters celebrate birthdays much like the rest of society. They eat cake made from scratch, and the pictures suggest a sort of feast is held for the occasion. They are encouraged to be themselves, and that can be shown through their artistic abilities like music, crafting, cooking, or otherwise. The rose garden at the monastery is the perfect place to relax and express themselves while being in the presence of the beauty of nature. The nuns in the monastery each have their own simple living quarters consisting of one bed, one desk, one chair, and one dresser. Since they …show more content…
The sisters at the Poor Clare’s Monastery produce ceramics, paintings, ornaments (often picturing local buildings), rosaries, and occasionally shrines to sell in their gift shop. The busiest time for the gift shop is Christmas time because people tend to buy gifts for loved ones. The sisters also provide counseling in person or on the phone to those who need it. Although, that is not a way that they acquire profit. Most of the money required to run the monastery comes from major donors who support this order of nuns
A friend who was a priest invited Julia to come to mass to pray with him. The priest’s words and intentions were to help cure Julie. At the end of service, he commanded Julie to stand up and walk. Billart listened to the priest, stood up and ended up walking again. Traveling by foot Billart walked miles to visit her spiritual daughters. “Julie understood that educating girls was not only a benefit to the girls themselves, but also to their families. She opened day schools for middle-class girls and academics for the wealthy, both of which supported the free schools“. Julia and the Sisters did a lot for people, regarding their faith in the goodness of god. “Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 17 countries on five continents continue their original Mission of God’s goodness and education for life”. Billart and The Sisters showed how to volunteer in service for their community, and did their best to help inspire excellence for kids with their education. Theses core values help to represent what The Sisters and Billart did to help society. By helping the environment, spreading god’s faith, and volunteering for numerous occasions shows how they Valued Service and Inspiring Excellence.
Also when Clare’s sister was being dragged through the mud and shrubbery, Clare didn’t chase after and attack the man, she stopped and prayed to the Lord. Clare very well encourages a trustful, prayerful community of learners by practice her religion constantly and in one part of Galli’s book he states that one day Clare went around to her sisters and sprinkled them with holy water to remind them of the water that came out of Jesus’s side. Clare practiced Saint Francis’s ways and how he treated others. This was with a love to everyone, no matter their social status or illness. This allows us to see how Clare reverences the unique dignity of each person. Also expresses how Clare showed respect for creation by treating everyone with respect and love, as well as praying
A person is considered brain dead when she or he no longer has any neurological activity in the brain - meaning that no electrical impulse are being sent between the brain cell. When declared “brain dead” the body is being helped by a ventilator that helps the body keep blood and oxygen moving. With the help of technology doctors can make the body do some of the things it used to when the person was alive. But even though the body is being kept “alive” the patient has a very low chance of recovery. In my opinion those patients that are declared “brain dead” by the doctors should be put down and allowing them to rest in peace. I know this might sound a little harsh especially when we're talking about a close friend or loved one. Since the
Sister Simone explains that Margarete was a patient who did not have health insurance to get treated with her colon disease. Since Margarete did not have health insurance and she was not covered later she died at age of 65 with a colon disease. She mentions about the voices of women a group who would produce and grow food then serve it to the community. There was also a group in Toledo Ohio who helped the neighborhood come together and make a difference. The group was known as “Suspend Kids Group,” which helped kids that were suspended from school attend this group so they can be off the street. For example, there were two twins’ names Mark and Mat who were suspended from school and they were just at home not getting any education. Mark was a navigate in the world while Mat was a very shy, quiet and naive twin. No one knew what exactly was going on inside the twins’ home, but when sister Simone went she was surprise as she talks about her experience. The twins mother was ill and the twins would actually do the house work. She never though that the twins
Lasine’s first argument is regarding God’s wrath by looking at the book of Exodus. Lasine uses the example of “the destruction of the Egyptian first-born resembles the destruction of all living things in the Flood and the destruction of Sodom in being a divine response to human actions which God considers to be evil” (40). Lasine uses this example in his article to further demonstrate God’s wrath through his ability to destroy to create a new and better world. Lasine continues to use this example throughout the article display how much God’s Wrath is shown in the book of Exodus. It is evident that God is shown as wrathful to show his ultimate authority over his people.
Art At Arm's Length: A History Of The Selfie by Jerry Salts, first appeared in the February 3, 2014 issue of New York Magazine. When first reading the paper, it might be hard to follow along with the disarranged and unorganized layout, but if you hang in there you will discover some interesting points. In this article, Salts explains the art and aspects of the selfie. According to Jerry Salts, selfies have their own structural autonomy.
Being raised in two countries, Mexico and the United States, shaped me into the person I am today, a fluent bilingual and independent young woman who enjoys helping others. I was born in Harlingen, Texas and lived there for about six years. However, my family decided to move to Mexico in 2005. Seeking better opportunities, I made the decision to return to my home state at the age of fifteen.
Clare became ill, "She would have herself propped up with pillows; then she would spin and weave fine cloth for making alter linings" (80). These linens would be given to surrounding churches of Assisi and as many as fifty sets of alter linings were constructed (80). Since the woman were not permitted to travel as much as the Brothers were able to do, Clare had to find other ways to share her faith through actions as well as words. Relating back how Clare would weave and construct beautiful things for poor churches, my grandmother and I knit and crochet offerings to those in need through the example of St. Clare. My grandmother forms soft, warm blankets for an organization that houses domestically abused women and children. However, I prefer to crochet winter hats and head bands that I donate to different organizations that distribute them to men, women, and children in
The city of Assisi is inextricably linked to the name of a Saint who was born there, that is Saint Francis. Born in a very wealthy family, his father being a successful merchant, young Francis renounces his paternal heritage to dedicate his life to God, the divine father. His decision to abandon all worldly possessions marks the beginning of a completely new way of life: an existence of absolute poverty, humility and penitence. Followed by an increasing number of friars who adopted his lifestyle, the Franciscan Order took form, preaching being their highest concern. In fact, as it was peculiar to the Mendicant Orders, the friars would travel to spread Saint Francis’ word, namely a message of peace. Assisi was not the only background against
Their mission is to bring healing and reconciliation to those around the world who have lost touch with God. They started off by instituting schools and orphanages for children, specifically for, but not limited to, German immigrants. As they grew in size, the order expanded their ministries to care for the sick and elderly, domestic work, as well as ministry to Native Americans. In addition to starting schools, many members of this order also provide housing for students attending University. Although they are focused on education, many sisters of this order also focus on ecology and preserving God’s land. Many also serve in countries such as Guatemala and Chile, who lack some of the necessities of
Therese spent the remaining nine years of her life at Carmel, writing stories and poems, painting, cleaning, working in the sacristy, and praying. She was often criticized by her superiors and looked down on, but continually expressed patience and kindness. Therese believed in accomplishing simple things with love rather than greater ones, as she once claimed, “Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing”.
Thank you “Frustrated” for mustering the courage to make your problem public, as many people may also be facing similar relationship problems. I am fully aware of the responsibilities of a friend, especially a good one, however, I believe that the effort used towards sustaining the relationship should be equal on both sides. So, it’s only right to stop lending money until he gains back your respect. This process will test your friendship. Another resolution includes confronting him and confessing how he or she is frustrating you, detailing why and how you still want to continue your friendship. When confronting him, use a calm tone instead of a more threatening one and please don’t resort to physical violence. How you deliver your message is
My quotidian itinerary included a 7 am wake up call, preparing, serving, and cleaning up three meals, attending mass, making beds, and cleaning bathrooms. The schedule was unquestionably arduous, but what motivated me to complete the tasks was the smile on the nuns’ faces as they ceaselessly thanked me for what I was doing. Furthermore, because nuns vow to live a life of simplicity, seeing their excitement to do activities the average person
The Nun's Priest's opening lines set up the contrast. A poor old widow with little property and small income leads a sparse life, and it does not cost much for her to get along. The implication is that living the humble Christian life is easier for the poor than for the rich, who have, like Chanticleer, many obligations and great responsibilities; after all, if Chaunticleer does not crow at dawn, the sun cannot rise.