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February 21, 2022

Catholic Nuns: the Process, Requirements, and Clothing of Religious Life

46 minutes

Did you know there was a difference between a nun and a sister? They are often used interchangeable today but they do have a distinction. I had no idea! In this episode we go over the process, the requirements, and the day-to-day life of a nun. It takes 9-12 years to become a fully-fledged nun... definitely not something to rush into!

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https://warecarmel.com/vocation/becoming-a-carmelite/

http://www.benedictinenuns.org.uk/Introductory/dailylife.html

https://christdesert.org/visiting/daily-schedule/

https://anunslife.org/how-to-become-a-nun/sister-or-nun

https://classroom.synonym.com/writings-famous-ancient-roman-catholic-monks-7782.html

https://nunsforpriests.org/vocations-snapshot/

https://anunslife.org/how-to-become-a-nun/sister-or-nun

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2100169/Were-Call-Midwife-nuns-Real-life-sisters-inspired-popular-BBC-reveal-story.html

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