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A Peek Behind Convent Walls

What do nuns do all day, anyhow? Take a virtual tour of a North Dakota convent and see. This site is simple and straightforward, reflecting the austere Carmelite traditions that inspire these cloistered women. The sisters perform manual labor like farming, carpentry and printing, but their vowed vocation is prayer--hours of it: their days begin at 5:15 a.m. and end past midnight! A rare glimpse into a demanding, often joyful way of life that's struggling to survive into yet another century.

Mon, 20 Mar 2000 02:51:49 -0800

Submitted by: Kathy Shaidle