Dear BarbaraTherese, Hello! I have been reading Mother Wendy’s update’s on her community. I have come down to the conclusion, (after much prayer), that if the Holy Father the Pope, states and concludes that this community is indeed a Religious Community in all forms, that so be it.

! In fact, after watching the video of the clothing of a novice–investure day–to become a sister with a religious name is so beautiful. Being Catholic, or Eastern Orthodox, or other, it truly is a gift from God. Tommorow, a young woman will profess her solemn vows, in a ceremony, at the Carmelite Monastery in Georgtown, CA. She will recieve the black veil, and a ring signifying, she belongs only to God,

. She will also say infront of friends, family, sisters, and to her Beloved, the 3 vows–Proverty, Chasity, Obedience, for they shell be renewed every year on the same date–Oct.7th. I believe the nun is Sr. Agnes of God, or Sr. Mary Gloria of the Blessed Trinity. I was invited, because I to know someone in that monastery–Sr.Victoria Maria of the Infant King Jesus,OCD. I wish I could go, but I have the flu–God will. Last time I saw my friend, was when she made her Solemn Vows. They place the burial pall over them as they prostrate. Now they belong to our Lord, and to the community. They are True Brides of Christ’s

I would like to get ahold Mother Wendy, but am having problems linking to thier email site. Possibly discerning with them. Mother Wendy, where are you?? Take Care. Love your sister in Christ 4-ever.