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<br> Monastery grounds blossom during spring.<br> 22-year-old Sister Lauren Franko, two months into life as a Postulate (a Novice Nun).<br> Dawn breaks over the monastery.<br> 22-year-old Sister Lauren Franko, two months into life as a Postulate (a Novice Nun).<br> Community is an important part of monastery life.<br> The Sisters believe that God can be found in everything.<br> Daily chores leave their mark, and are part of a life that is lived with routine.<br> A Nuns "cell" is her private retreat to meet God.<br> Sister Lauren prays as part of her daily devotion.<br> One year after first entering the monastery, 22-year-old Sister Lauren Franko receives her veil in her "Clothing Ceremony", her official engagement to God.<br> Sister Giang and Sister Deepa embark upon their "Clothing Ceremony", their official engagement to God. <br> Winter snow blankets the monastery grounds.<br> The Novice Sisters enjoy playing basketball during their half hour recreation.<br> Spring saturates the monastery with color.<br> The Sisters make and package soap during work and recreation hours. They sell their creations over the internet.<br> Silent prayer is incorporated within every part of their life, including daily chores. <br> 22-year-old Sister Lauren Franko, two months into life as a Postulate (a Novice Nun).<br> Sister Lauren socializes during recreation, one of only three periods throughout the day where they are permitted to talk with each other.<br> During recreation the Sisters indulge in fudge, a gift sent to the monastery.<br> Silent prayer is incorporated within every part of their life, including daily chores. Sister Lauren tends to her laundry duty.<br> <br>22-year-old Sister Lauren dusts during daily chores.<br> Sister Lauren studies alone in her "cell". A Nuns cell is her private retreat to meet God.<br> Sister Lauren playing poker during recreation, one of only three periods throughout the day where they are permitted to talk with each other.<br> Morning begins with rise at 5:20am, in preparation for prayer and breakfast. <br> The Sisters socialize during their half hour recreation, one of only three periods throughout the day where they are permitted to talk with each other. <br> The monastery of 21 Nuns included five Novitiate Sisters, all of whom received their calling to a religious life via the internet. <br> 24-year-old Sister Martha and 22-year old Sister Lauren chat during evening recreation, one of three periods during the day where the community is permitted to talk with one another.<br> Sister Giang and Sister Deepa rehearse prostrating for their "Clothing Ceremony", their official engagement to God.<br> 22-year-old Sister Lauren Franko, two months into life as a Postulate (a Novice Nun).<br> Sister Mary Daniel entered the monastery at the age of 21, and at 83, has now lived a cloistered life for 62 years. <br> The Sisters believe that God can be found in everything.<br>
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