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[string]

This is a fascinating thread. You are very knowledgeable about the history of your order.

[Galician]

If I'm allowed to make one slight correction to your dates, Reverend Sister. Vatican II lasted 1962-66. I know, because I entered community during that period!! I still remember having Benediction for the success of the Council. How long ago and far away that seems today.

I'd also point out that trying not to distinguish oneself by women living an evangelical life goes back, at least, to St. Angela Merici (1476-1540). Here's how the secular order started by her describes it:

"St. Angela Merici founded the Company of St. Ursula on November 25, 1535, aware that she was following God’s design. She was putting forward a new kind of consecrated life. With the conviction of the saints, she considered it a 'special gift' granted by God’s 'divine Majesty' to those who were 'chosen to be true and virginal spouses of the Son of God.' In creating a Company of consecrated virgins, living in the world without barriers or external signs to defend or differentiate them, St. Angela was far ahead of her times."

I hope that this post doesn't violate the spirit of this thread.

[pipesndrumsnun]

If I'm allowed to make one slight correction to your dates, Reverend Sister. Vatican II lasted 1962-66. I know, because I entered community during that period!!

You are VERY close, Galician, but, the council opened on October 11, 1962 and closed on December 8, 1965. I was not yet born, but I LOVE history!

[Galician]

You are VERY close, Galician, but, the council opened on October 11, 1962 and closed on December 8, 1965. I was not yet born, but I LOVE history!

Ah, the wonders of records over memory

I was also reminded of one other fact, more pertinent to this thread. My original habit was made from material donated by Sisters of St. Joseph. It had been their summer habit material and was no longer of any use to them, as they had switched to a modified habit or secular dress.

So I guess that we have worn the same habit, even if tailored differently!

[pipesndrumsnun]

Ah, the wonders of records over memory

I was also reminded of one other fact, more pertinent to this thread. My original habit was made from material donated by Sisters of St. Joseph. It had been their summer habit material and was no longer of any use to them, as they had switched to a modified habit or secular dress.

So I guess that we have worn the same habit, even if tailored differently!

Very COOL!!

[pipesndrumsnun]

This is a fascinating thread. You are very knowledgeable about the history of your order.

Thanks, String!