Some texts to shed light on the basic journey at the time of Thérèse
- On entering, the young woman is postulant.
- When she takes the habit (clothing), she becomes novice. This ceremony is preceded by a retreat.
- When she makes her profession, she becomes profess. The profession is private; it is done at the chapter - and it is preceded by a retreat.
- In the days that follow, the black veil is taken. This ceremony is public; it takes place in the chapel of the monastery.
A short biography of the deceased sister is then written, which is sent to all the Carmels to associate them with the prayer for the deceased. It's here "circulation".
Exercises for the retreat that precedes the vestment
by Mother Marie de la Conception of the Carmel of Aix.
The habit-taking ceremony
for the use of Discalced Carmelite nuns of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Sailing ceremony
excerpt from the ceremony.
At the time of the death of a Carmelite, the assembled community said the
Soul Commendation Prayers
for the use of Discalced Carmelite nuns of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Ceremonial rubrics.
