Tag Archives: chastity

Consecrated Virgins Part I

by Therese Ivers, JCL Posted on May 22, 2009

alt=”Mystical Betrothal of St. Catherine of Sienna” width=”279″ height=”223″ /> by Therese Ivers, JCL Eleven votes have been cast in favor of having this month’s theme be consecrated virginity.  As I sat down to begin writing this article, one of … Continue reading →

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Private Vows Of Poverty, Chastity, And Obedience

by Therese Ivers, JCL Posted on February 29, 2008

by Therese Ivers For centuries people have been embracing the evangelical counsels and binding themselves to observe them by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.  The most common example we have of persons making these vows are the men … Continue reading →

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