My thoughts, exactly. What was most striking in the first episode, was having to acknowledge the impact contemporary society has had on young women. Granted, these girls approached the possibility of religious life for different reasons, the most glaring aspect was the young black woman whose boyfriend drove her to the convent and dropped her off at the bottom of the driveway so that they could share a few last kisses and embraces. This is the same girl who had nail extensions. She was drawn to the possibility of religious life as a result of a happy relationship with the nuns during her childhood. (My childhood was also filled with nuns but my memories were in sharp contrast with hers ;-) Of the 5 women, I picked out one (Claire) who is in her late 20’s and is sincerely interested in pursuing this lifestyle.
These young women are just on a “come and see” program. They’re not novices or even applicants to the orders. There’s nothing wrong with following up an interest in religious life, even if you find it’s not for you.
If nothing else, they’ll see another way of life. Who knows what seeds might be planted, if not of religious vocations then of more virtuous lives in the world, or even just a kinder attitude toward those who are doing something different.
Those memories didn't have anything to do with a ruler, eh?
Most of the nuns I knew as a kid in grade scjhool were most formidable!
Regards
alfa6 ;>}