A New Look
March 17, 2011
At a community forum for the sisters on the twelfth of March, it was announced that we will be getting a new habit for our community:
Sr. Judith Ann noted that it was a year in which we would seek to return to the roots of our community. Hence, the habit is more reminiscent of that worn by our pioneer sisters. The habit is very “Franciscan” in nature in regards to the simplicity of it. The sisters veils will also be longer, as well.
It will take a brief period of transition to this new style as we are waiting for the material to arrive. Then, new habits will be sewn for each of our sisters.
I am very excited about this upcoming change! It makes looking forward to reception of the habit seem so much more special.
Ahhhhhhhh! They’re awesome! Congrats on the new habits. Can’t wait to see them in person.
Hi Sisters,
It will take time for everyone to get adjusted to something for everyone . For me it is nice to see a sister to wear a habit of some sort and realize that she is a sister that has been called by God. Don’t be shocked by the looks on the faces of people until they get used to it . Ann
This is wonderful news Sisters! Deo gratias!
This looks nice! Yeah! I can’t wait to see how you all look dressed like this!
Praise God! A recognizable religious habit is a powerful (and much-needed) witness in today’s secularized world. Thank you for having the courage to make this change!
May many new vocations soon “knock” at your door…
Christine
Michigan
Our community has always worn the habit. It is a nessary part of our evangelization. I have not recieved the habit yet because I am new to the community and am just a postulant. I will recieve the habit in August when I am accepted into the novitiate. The change is merely a change in style. I am looking forward to it, though.
Elisabeth–My prayers are with you as you step closer to novitiate!
Ok, we’ve been looking and debating. What color is it? Black? Dark Brown? My vote is dark brown. And is there a scapular or not? First I thought there was, but now as I look closer I don’t think there is.
Just curious. Can’t wait to see them in person! They’re beautiful. Birgitta
They are dark brown. There is not a scapular, but there is a simple belt around it. We are very blessed to be able to wear the Franciscan crown with it, as well.
Ok, I’ll bite, can you explain what the Franciscan crown is?
The Franciscan Crown is a rosary with seven decades. As Franciscans, we say it every Saturday to commemorate the seven joys of Mary: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity of Jesus, Adoration of the Magi, Finding in the Temple, Resurrection of Jesus, and the Assumption and Coronation of Mary.
I thought I saw, and read, on your web page that the new style of habit would include a scapular, Franciscan Crown rosary, rope cincture, long dress, and longer veil.
The first version did not have a scapular. The final one does!
Ah, ok. I wasn’t familiar with the term. Thanks for explaining! I learn something new everyday! Birgitta
It is very nice to see orders returning to their original habits…God bless you all.
Very nice, Sister. If you are looking for good veiling material, fabric.com has some nice stuff and the price is good!
It’s called pongee. We all got new veils for Christmas that are much longer and the traditional “2 points” in the back style. It was fun making them and even nicer to see them on the Sisters! We found this material very easy to work with.
God bless you as you prepare for your reception into the novitiate!
God bless you, Sisters! Our family had a vote, and we love the new habit. It looks very on fire of the Holy Ghost!
Those are so nice looking…and just think Elisabeth, weren’t we talking about the longer habit and veil before you left? God is so amazing!!!
I love them! If i were in charge , I would have made make them longer ages ago so i wouldn’t have to wear panty- hose! There is enough suffering in the world. Seriously, it looks professional and attractive and in some cases, I’ll bet it is more practical, as well. Congratulations.
Congradulations on your going back to the more traditional style of habit, ie: ankle length, scapular, rosary, and long veil. You will see the benefits in many ways!
God bless.
We are very excited about it! I love our Franciscan Crowns, especially (the rosary with seven decades). They were all handmade by one of the Poor Clare nuns in Rockford, IL.
Well done sisters! I can guarantee that this change will attract more interest in your community from young women. Everything in the Church that survived the asteroid of the 60s is re-embracing the traditions of the Faith.