I have to say that I was skeptical that I would feel good about the way the story on the Dominican Sisters would be slanted. I am soooo happy to say that the story was well done and the sisters were treated with the utmost respect. The world got a great education on the sisters vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. It was incredible how they likened what they give up as any bride would, but they are a bride of Christ. They went on to say that any woman who is married does give up a certain amount of freedom of money, possessions, and the like, as do they.
It was wonderful that we got the personal history on the nuns before entering the convent. By the worlds standards, they had sucessful lives. But although they were succesful women in thier own right, the still had that empty spot could be filled by any worldy success or goods, the spot could only be filled by Christ himself. They spoke of the all of the trappings of modern life like the ipods and facebook, and how they actually enjoyed the sense of freedom of being away from it all.
One sister commented of how God does takes care of everything, she was dating a young man who she loved very much and they were engaged to be married. He took her to see his sister when she was going to take her vows to become a nun. It was at the time when she herself actually received her callig. Now, that young man that she was going to marry will become a priest when this woman takes her final vows. One thing I keep on hearing from these woman, God is so good.
When asked how could they could ever be open to a life without sex, one of the sisters likened it to loving chocolate, she because chocolate is good, it does not mean you are going to have it every day, or have any less of a life because you do not indulge in it. They lead a very integrated life where they are actually married to Christ and their sexuality is expressed in their love of and service to others.
It wonderful to see how the sister had fun in their daily activities. You could just feel the love for God in that convent. I came away from this show in awe of these woman, and their simples lives as the brides of Christ. I look to my own life today and see how I want to simplify and pare down my life, so I can focus more on the service to the people in my life, not always having to give service to the things that often take control.
What a great witness!
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