The Nun's Story Page #2
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Dear children, it is not easy to be a nun.
It is not a life of refuge from the world.
It is a life of sacrifice.
In a way, it is a life against nature.
It is a never-ending struggle
for self-perfection.
Some of you will have
more trouble than others.
Poverty, chastity, and obedience
are extremely difficult.
Each of us here can assure you of that.
The sacrifices that are required
of us are bearable...
only if we make them with love.
Just as in the world
we can do impossible things...
with a glad heart for a loved one...
so it is with us.
We can endure greater sacrifice...
because the object of our love
is our Lord Jesus Christ.
In order to come into closer union
with our Lord...
you will be submitted
to exercises and tests...
which are designed
to root out your faults...
curb your passions...
and prepare you
for acquiring the virtues and grace.
If you question
these exercises in humility...
these steps towards a closer union
with our crucified Lord...
you do not belong with us.
Cloistered life is made up
of an infinity of small things.
You must try to live the Holy Rule
not day by day...
but minute by minute...
in a state of constant alertness
against imperfections.
The perfect nun is one who,
for the love of God...
is obedient in all things unto death.
Remember, dear children,
you can very easily cheat us, your sisters.
But you can never cheat yourself. Or God.
The postulant will learn
strict obedience to the bell...
which is the voice of God.
Stopping whatever she is doing instantly...
when it calls to other duty or devotions.
What is served for lunch, do you know?
It doesn't matter.
They won't let me eat it, anyway.
Twice each day for the rest of your lives...
you will examine your consciences.
And enter in these notebooks...
each and every imperfection
against the Holy Rule.
For example, if you drink
a glass of water between meals...
without asking permission.
If you leave a light on unnecessarily.
If you're late for work, and so on.
the Grand Silence.
uncharitable thoughts about my sisters.
I accuse myself of having drunk a glass of
water between meals without permission.
in modesty of the eyes.
I accuse myself of worldly desires.
I accuse myself
of having spoken without necessity.
during the Grand Silence.
I accuse myself....
I accuse myself of daydreaming.
-I accuse myself....
-I accuse myself....
Enter.
Yesterday I visited one of our sisters
who is ill in hospital.
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