This video expresses well the universal relationship between architecture and the quality of life of the humans who occupy it. Unfortunately, that genius then seems to turn immediately into a Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish way of life. Nice enough, for sure, but does not speak to most of us today. (But I'll bet those Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish nuns have exchanged horses and buggies for modern vehicles.)
So, at this moment in history, we have artificial intelligence, quantum computers, CRISPER Gene-Editing, the James Webb Space Telescope, etc...; but we can no longer construct a Monastery building from stone?! 😂 Thank you, blessed Sistets, firstly, for having sacrificed your lives for Christ and His Mystical Body; and secondly, for your steadfast dedication to constructing a true Monastery, made only of stone and wood - to serve as both a sign of, and inspiration toward, that spiritual stability that comes from a life of prayer and work, in the silent, hidden life of the cloister. God Bless You!!!❤
This is a lovely reflection. As a single person in the world following God and the way of holiness I aspire to things greater than I am able to carry out. O wretched man that I am.
Nice to see the horses. I am a lapsed catholic convert, need to get things set right. I live alone in a tiny home and farm and log with draft horses, my Gentle Giants. I do a lot of thinking about things, and this video also gives me much to ponder. If I lived close by I would volunteer my horses and my time to help them with the farming side. If the sisters could say a little prayer for me I would appreciate it.
I have made donations to the Carmelite sister’s project, and plan to continue sending funds to assist with their effort. I had the opportunity to visit in Sept 2023, and I can assure you that what they have set out to do, and what they have accomplished is impressive indeed.
Bless you oh my precious Sisters!! So remarkable! Building this great Convent is a symbol of your wonderful gift to the world. Bless you a million times over!
Who has control over the property? If it's the coopted Vatican and you don't comply with their takkun olam compliance segue, do they just boot you out like they have with nuns all over the world?
God bless the parents of Michael Bauer, Catherine Bauer, and Sister Mother Therese of Merciful Love! Teach your children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life. ~Proverbs 22:6
Wonderful video. However, this is suppose to be Catholic. It is disturbing to see the women in this video wearing " man" britches / arms exposed. Hair not scarfed at least. Lay women MUST emulate Our Lady. The exterior reflects the interior. It does have a mental affect.
God bless you. It's an authentic Act of Love, both for the Sisters and for Our Lord. The Church is served well when people like you use the gifts God give us for His Glory. Truly inspiring.
What an amazing feat, now accomplished, due to the immensely challenging designing, planning & labor of your contractors, their crews & your nuns! So impressed with your sustainability & simplicity in this day & age! God grant you His peace🌹
