At the age of 17, I became a Postulant, the first step in the long process of becoming a Nun – exploring a vocation with the Sisters of Mercy.
The idea for this book all began with the notice of a reunion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of entering the convent at the age of 17. Would I be interested? I wouldn’t miss it!
I was bombarded with memories I didn’t realize were still in storage after all this time, details about what we were taught, the things we did, and how we did them.
Friends wondered how it was that we all came together in the first place and now, after all this time, we all had the opportunity to reunite. Repeatedly I heard, “you have to write a book about what daily life was like – details, I want details.
Who was still a Nun?
To my amazement, when I asked how many of our group were still sisters, the answer was met with one four-letter word, “none.” Now, besides detailing daily life, I had a question to answer.
What happened to cause not just a few, but everyone in our group to return to secular life?
I am eager to share with you my insights, memories and the glimpses into this segment of women’s history! It has been quite an adventure writing Becoming A Nun in the Age of Aquarius.
Please let me know what you found exciting or interesting in my book. Let me know if it struck a bell with you!
