The UNVEILING...

**Ozman1944** · 20th November 07, 12:44 PM

Nice pics; Though I still kinda like the Habit - even the Modern ones.
I remember when the 'changes' came it was like all God's servants had suddenly vanished into the woodwork. (Now I'm showing my age.)

**Galician** · 20th November 07, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

OOPS! For any of you who recognize the Sister of St. Joseph habit, the reason you don't see the large profession crucifix that most of your Sisters probably wore is because they would not have received it until first profession of vows...I was a postulant playing a novice!

Then why were you not wearing a white veil?

btw, I did recognize it as an authentic habit. I remember seeing the guimpes on your Sisters bouncing up and down in strong winds, and wondering why they still bothered to wear them in the 70's!

**demobud** · 20th November 07, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

I remember seeing the guimpes on your Sisters bouncing up and down in strong winds, and wondering why they still bothered to wear them in the 70's!

I have to say it, because old habits die hard.

Please don't hurt me too bad......

**Galician** · 20th November 07, 01:07 PM

I'm not going to say a word, no, I'm not. Truly, truly, I'm not.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 20th November 07, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

Then why were you not wearing a white veil?

The Joes have actually never had the tradition of a white veil...postulants wore a postulant "uniform" that included a short black veil, novices wore the full identical habit that the professed Sisters wore, except for one difference: no profession crucifix. Then, you'd recieve your profession crucifix at first vows and looked exactly the same as the perpetually professed.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 20th November 07, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Moosedog

Hey, Sister,

Thanks for the great photos! I am suddenly seized with the desire to make my family a pipe band, too...

Looking forward to seeing kilted shots soon. What is the top kilt on your list?

Moosedog

P.S. No, I don't have a magic wand, but thought a little positive visualization might help.

Making the family pipe band is lots of fun...my family hasn't seen it yet, though!

Top-list kilt would have to be a MacArthur..the family tartan!

**Galician** · 20th November 07, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

The Joes have actually never had the tradition of a white veil...postulants wore a postulant "uniform" that included a short black veil, novices wore the full identical habit that the professed Sisters wore, except for one difference: no profession crucifix. Then, you'd recieve your profession crucifix at first vows and looked exactly the same as the perpetually professed.

Really? Hmmm, was that universal among the various congregations? I thought I used to see photos of local novices in white. but then, at my age......

**rickmac15** · 20th November 07, 01:32 PM

It's nice to put a face with name. You have nothing to be shy about.

Rick

**cessna152towser** · 20th November 07, 01:36 PM

Great pics and its good to be able to match a face to the username.
The family pipe band in kilts is very cleverly done.

**Moosedog** · 20th November 07, 01:48 PM

"Top-list kilt would have to be a MacArthur..the family tartan!"

That is a beautiful tartan (and even in our team colors-go Ducks!) I have only seen it in 10 ounce wool before, I'm sure it will look great as a kilt.

Guess I had better learn Photoshop one of these days...

Moosedog