Category Archives: Religious

Isolation, Sunday Rest, and Hermits

by R I Posted on June 27, 2021

Join the forum discussion on this postby Mother Therese Ivers, JCD(cand), OCV, DHS One of the deacons I am friends with has spoken about his visits to impoverished housebound people and assistance both spiritual and temporal given to them. Our … Continue reading →

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Overview: Ever Ancient Ever New, an Introduction to consecrated Life and the Ordo Virginum by Caroline J. Nolan

by R I Posted on September 20, 2013

by Therese Ivers, JCL The vocation to sacred virginity is rapidly growing around the globe. It is in fact the fastest growing vocation in consecrated life for women. Rev. Caroline Nolan, Ph.D., LSS, is a consecrated virgin originally hailing from … Continue reading →

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I am Republishing The One Bride: The Church and Consecrated Virginity Sr. Mary Jane Klimisch, OSB

by R I Posted on July 29, 2013

by Therese Ivers, JCL Several years ago I was doing research in a seminary library and decided for “down time” I would read a book on consecrated virginity. After climbing dusty stairs and sifting through dustier books, I came across … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Into One of the Rarest Vocations On Earth

by R I Posted on July 22, 2012

by Therese Ivers, JCL, OCV Part I.  The Friars Vocation directors often find it quite challenging to find new members for their communities in this day and age.  When the pool of candidates for Friars is limited to a percentage … Continue reading →

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