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Sunday, June 8, 2014

American Women, American Nuns (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

For those few women who do it — it’s not a job, exactly — and it’s much bigger than a lifestyle choice. But those few who do hear the call can’t help but say yes. They become nuns. But the women joining the sisterhood today are not your grandma’s novices. Some came from jobs in the corporate world. They’re networked and networkers. They had other options. Who are these women in today’s America who choose to take the triple vow: of chastity, obedience and poverty? This hour On Point: the modern American nun — what is she thinking?

Interview:
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2014/05/27/why-are-american-women-nuns

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