I watched the documentary The Nun on EWTN this weekend and it was so interesting and beautiful. I also enjoyed learning about Marta’s family, as well as her vocation. Check it out if you can.
THE NUN
Get an inside look at a religious vocation taking shape in the rich environment of European Catholic family life in this unique documentary look at a Swedish Catholic family and their daughter Marta who has decided to become a Carmelite Nun. (1 hr)
Sat 8/23/08 8:00 PM ET & 5 PM Pt
Sun 8/24/08 2:00 AM ET & Sat 11 PM PT
Thu 8/28/08 1:00 PM ET & 10 AM PT
UPDATE: The Nun is now available on DVD at Amazon and Catholic retailers.
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I saw “The Nun” on Saturday and was captivated by it. I’m telling a friend about it so she can watch it…her daughter entered a Carmelite order last summer, so she would really be able to appreciate it.
In my opinion it was beautifully done, and really captured the special nature of this family. Seeing Marta, I really got the sense that she truly is a saint among us. What amazing parents! I sat there on the couch watching it, misty-eyed, as my 16-year-old daughter gave a glance at it from time to time while chatting with her friends online. I kept thinking of what it would be like to be in the position of Marta’s father…SIGH!
By the way, your children are precious!! God bless you and Brian, and thanks for sharing your family and faith with others!
Phil
Thanks, Phil. We’re happy you stopped by!
I,too, saw The Nun and was quite moved by it. I see a connection between Marta and Ste. Therese, whom I venerate as God’s helper. Marta is presently living in this world! and I think I would like to write to her in her Carmel in Sweden, but did not catch the name or its particular location. Can anyone give any help or maybe I should write EWTN? Thanks and say a prayer of thanks for Marta and Ste. Therese. Hal
Karmelitnunnorna (nuns)
FortunavÀgen 55, RydebÀck
Mail: Karmelitklostret, Box 15018, 250 15 Helsingborg, Sweden
Karmelitbröderna (monks)
Adress: Norraby 1299, 260 22 TĂ„garp
Karmeliternas förlag
Postadress: Karmelitklostret, Box 15018, 250 15 Helsingborg, Sweden
Their homepage (in Swedish):
http://www.karmel.se/
Please visit also:
http://www.karmelfinland.org/
Anyone know when this will be coming out on DVD? I’ve been getting a number of inquiries and EWTN did not know.
I loved the Nun Story! I would like to thank the woman who made the film and order Dvd’s for my family and friends. I am a Carmelite Secular and I think the film described the Carmelite vocation so beautifully!
God bless and Thank You!
Sincerely,
Donna Felzke OCDS
Did you ever obtain any information about how to obtain copies of this documentary. I saw it recently and loved the story and wished to share it with friends and family. Many thanks!
I love “The Nun” documentary, too. Thus far, I have not been able to see the whole thing from beginning to end, but it was really great–very truthful and captivating. Pray for all those who think they have the calling, and for true reform in our Most Holy Church.
-Dawn