Some Frequently Asked Questions
about Vocations and Our Monastic Life

The answers to these questions provided by a variety of sisters are all short (1 to 3 minutes) Quicktime™ movies. Download the Quicktime™ player if you need it.

How did you choose the Mount?
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How did you know God was calling you?
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What is prayer like each day?
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What was your college degree and what do you do now?
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What is the greatest gift of this way of life?
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What is the vow of conversatio?
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What is the vow of obedience?
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What is the vow of stability?
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What is your ministry?
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What were your parents’ reaction to you wanting to join the Mount community?
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(Check back again: More questions and answers will be posted.)