The Sisters of Life Answer the Internet's Top Questions About Nuns

When do religious sisters retire? Are they all Catholic? How do they get their names? What's the difference between nuns and sisters? (...Is there a difference?)

These are the most-asked questions about nuns and religious sisters—according to the internet—and Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life are here to answer them for you:

00:00 Meet Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas
00:30 Do nuns or sisters have cellphones?
00:53 Do sisters still exist?
01:09 Why are sisters only female?
01:58 How do sisters get their names?
02:43 Can sisters drive?
03:02 Why are nuns called sisters?
03:55 What do sisters eat? What is your favorite food?
04:38 How do sisters make money?
05:31 Do sisters marry Jesus?
07:00 When do sisters retire?
08:07 Are sisters only Catholic?
08:22 Why do sisters wear habits?
09:33 Do you have more questions?

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[laubelher]

As an atheist, I find great value in exploring the perspectives of others. They seem happy and fulfilled, and at the end of the day, isn't that what everyone's looking for? Good for them! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[cronchybo]

im not religious at all, but nuns have always fascinated me. you two seem so happy and peaceful

[BabsBBee]

I’m not Catholic (Protestant Christian), but been subscribed for quite some time. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and hope you do more. Your love for Jesus is so apparent and you honor Him. Thank you sisters ❤️ ✝️

[edtrent]

The world needs more sisters.
My aunt was an Orsoline Nun.
She taught in kindergartens.
God bless her soul.

[Cookie-kkdc]

I am not Catholic. Baptist. However a few years ago my daughter was involved in a car accident requiring skin graphs & surgeries. We where in a Catholic hosptol the nuns lived there then in their own wing. Two elderly nuns one in a wheel chair asked could they pray over my daughter. It was so kind so comforting. I often wonder about them. ❤

[SacramentalSims]

It is my ultimate dream to be a nun. Lord, please make a way for me and all those throughout the world who feel called to serve you in this way. ❤

[wtgtrio]

Isn't it amazing that so many of the positive comments are from people not of the Catholic faith or any faith in God? Truth is so beautifully attractive to the world and to those looking for peace and purpose. The love for the Lord and the sincerity of Sisters Marie Veritas and Mary Grace is apparent. Thank you, Sisters and Ascension Presents. You are in my daily prayers.

[Shevock]

"He chose you!?" Is the most honest and true response to your vocation.

[Odrick_de_Abreu]

My aunt is a catholic nun from the congregation of Fatima Sisters in India. She has completed 50 years of nunhood last year.

[nayarahonorato]

I got teary-eyed when they said that they're married to Jesus. It's just so rich this amount of love and devotion to our Lord. Also, they look genuinely happy and in peace! It's really something that it's unfortunately rare to see in most people... They're glowing with peace and love and it's visible. I have so much to learn from sisters. May God blees them always!!

[rosalindd]

My best friend became a nun & she was not raised Catholic ! She also had a fantastic career in health care ! I went to Catholic schools & some nuns were very old & strict ! However, we understood that they just wanted the best for us girls ! I have many fond memories of growing up with nun;s & priests who played an active roll in our lives ! Our neighborhood, was poor but we had alot of love & cared about each other, . Most of us became successful but we never forgot where we grew up & are very proud of where we were raised ! Our nuns here in Northern Canada wear casual suits, no habits & have short hair now ! They all drive cars & are friendly & approachable ! Wonderful ladies & I am so happy they were a part of my life!

[BiffsCoffee]

I'm a new Catholic. This video has made me love Jesus and his Church even more!

[ashleymarks]

the way Sister Marie Veritas looks at Sister Mary Grace is so sweet. it's like total and complete admiration.

[jtec]

Well this was a wonderful unexpected gift! I don’t get to hear from our blessed Sisters often in the media.

[williamnavarro]

I was raised Catholic, go to Church, and have kids who are altar boys/girls now. Jesus has ALWAYS been in my life and has protected me. I am here now because of Jesus. I'm grateful that so many non-Catholics view these videos.

[skeletonclique]

i love how they name everything as "gift" or "privelage". they have graditue towards almost everything, they are so precious and loving

[pamelafowler]

I wanted to share with you,
One of my hardest days, i was at the Veterinary Clinic to say goodbye to a belonged dog that was too ill and suffering, a Sister walked up to me. I did not know she was a sister. She was dressed in a plain coat, no habit showing. She asked me if she could pray with me. I .said yes please. I had an overwhelming feeling of warmth and peace touch me. I know Jesus was there that day.
I have never seen that Sister again. But i bet she knows how much she helped me that day. ❤

[normandupont]

I am french canadian and i was raised catholic and when i was a young boy living in a village by the St-Lawrence river my dad's mother my grandmother had 3 sisters who where "Sister's" and they where so joyful and fun when they came on visits, they where happy persons, and by the time i was getting older i had always a smile thinking of them wondering about what kind of life they where living. I always wander why they where so happy and remember exactly when i found out why. They had found devotion in the love of Jesus has i had found love in a woman who gave me children, and i'm still smiling after 35 years because i had found like them the meaning of our life on earth.

[kaitlinflower]

I’m a Protestant Christian, and have often wondered about many of these things. What a beautiful sentiment at the end; it hit me hard to think of how someone out there is praying for me, even in just a broad sense. I’m thankful to God’s graciousness towards the women he calls to lead lives like these.

[vgraham]

As a fellow female Catholic, I find this fascinating. I learned so much. Thank you to the Sisters of Life and Ascension Presents!!