Sister Therese was introduced here Therese tore her gaze from the endless blue sky and the freedom it represented. That freedom would be hers, but not quite yet. She wiped her hands on her grey robe and quickly returned to her work, lest any of the Enlightened sisters take her to task for daydreaming. She … Continue reading Freedom
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The Convent Bell
Sister Therese sat upright at the first peal of the convent bell, taking a deep, steadying breath and trying to attain the inner peace the bell was supposed to inspire. She had never quite managed, no matter how long she remained in the compound. It was one of the things that made her wonder, daily, … Continue reading The Convent Bell
Acknowledging Imperfection 