Apr 15, 2015 · Thank a Nun Day is an organized social media effort that invites participants of all ages from around the world to unite under the hashtag #ThankANun to share messages of gratitude to the Catholic nuns--past and present--who have made a difference in their lives.

Apr 29, 2015 · Thank a Nun Day is an organized social media effort that invites participants of all ages from around the world to unite under the hashtag #ThankANun to share messages of gratitude to the Catholic nuns—past and present—who have made a difference in their lives.

Apr 30, 2015 · On Tuesday, May 5th, thank those who have dedicated their lives in service to the Church with the #ThankANun Day social media campaign. #ThankANun Day was inspired by the new spiritual memoir Five Years in Heaven: The Unlikely Friendship That Answered Life’s Greatest Questions (Image, May 5, 2015) by John Schlimm.

May 9, 2012 · Thank-A-Nun Day is Today! Thank you to everyone who has responded by writing a Thank-You Note. (It's not too late! You can still participate HERE.) Here is a roundup of some of your kind...

A nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religious service and contemplation, [1] typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the enclosure of a monastery or convent. [2]

Sep 29, 2017 · Around 9 a.m., Catholic nuns begin their daily work. According to the Carmelite Nuns in Great Britain, this work varies from monastery to monastery. In general, within monasteries it is made up of ordinary household tasks: Nuns may cook, clean or handle routine monastery repairs.

May 9, 2012 · Thank-A-Nun Day is Today! Thank you to everyone who has responded by writing a Thank-You Note. (It's not too late! You can still participate HERE.) Here is a roundup of some of your kind...

Feb 12, 2007 · When living with other nuns, a decision has to be made by everyone involved. Having an animal is a big responsibility. As nuns we need to be free to respond to needs when they come up, to go to meetings with our nuns and to the Motherhouse, to do retreats, etc.

Feb 17, 2018 · The day of the Poor Clare nun begins at 12:30 a.m. when the Sister designated as “Caller” knocks on each cell door to summon her sisters to prayer. The nuns, clothed in the religious habit adapted for the night, rise in silence like the wise Virgins always ready and waiting for the call: “The Bridegroom is here, come out to meet Him!”

The work of the Carmelite nun is to labor for souls, to pray and perform penance for those who will not pray or do penance for themselves. Aware that this beautiful but demanding work is beyond our human power to accomplish, she humbly relies …