Category Archives: private vow

Will You Take the Next Step?

by R I Posted on November 25, 2009

by Therese Ivers, JCL An individual who had heard me introduce myself to a group as a consecrated virgin spoke with me at a table. He asked me whether I was thinking of “taking the next step”. Startled, I asked … Continue reading →

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St. Teresa of the Andes & Chapel Rats

by R I Posted on September 5, 2009

by Therese Ivers, JCL One day, as I was helping out a friend in the sacristy, she mentioned something about “the chapel rats”.  My friend was not referring to rats scurrying about – for as far as I know, there … Continue reading →

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What’s So Important About Being Careful With Private Vows Or Promises?

by R I Posted on June 6, 2009

by Therese Ivers, JCL In one of the states of the US that I grew up in, there is a convent.  In that convent are women dressed in habits.  They make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience… and they live … Continue reading →

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Public, Semi-Public, and Private Vows and Promises

by R I Posted on May 24, 2009

By Therese Ivers One of the most frequent topics people discerning their vocation have several questions about is on vows and promises. As most people enter their vocation by means of a vow or vows, this topic is of great … Continue reading →

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