3 Quotes About Convent

When we think about the world’s most beautiful places, we usually think of natural wonders like mountains, oceans, and deserts. But what you might not know is that there are actually more than 300 religious convents in Spain alone. These picturesque buildings are found all throughout the country and are dedicated to both Catholic and non-religious women. They’re kind of like the supermodel houses of the religious world: elegant and stunningly beautiful Read more

So if you’re interested in learning how to be happy and healthy — or just love the beauty of these places — we’ve got a collection of convent quotes for you!

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[A]s though mindful of the wife of Lot, who looked back from behind him, thou deliveredst me first to the sacred garments and monastic profession before thou gavest thyself to God. And for that in this one thing thou shouldst have had little trust in me I vehemently grieved and was ashamed. For I (God [knows]) would without hesitation precede or follow thee to the Vulcanian fires according to thy word. For not with me was my heart, but with thee. But now, more than ever, if it be not with thee, it is nowhere. For without thee it cannot anywhere exist. Unknown
2
I was scarcely the first, nor the only current, girl of impressive derivation to be unceremoniously thrust through the iron gate at the entrance of Le Murate by parents whose aspirations for their daughters did not include marriage. Our paths to the convent were varied, but no matter. We all wound up in the same habit. Kelsey Brickl