Sr. Thérèse Wong was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Sr. Thérèse graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2011. Following college, she served as a FOCUS missionary for two years. In 2013, she joined the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. In their ministry the sisters serve Jesus in the poor and share the Gospel through various works of evangelization. Sr. Thérèse professed her final vows in 2023 and currently lives at St. Clare Convent in Leeds, England.
Timestamps
0:00- Introduction
1:40- Where Sr. Therese was Born/Raised and Faith/Religious Life
12:30- Cassandra’s History with Franciscan Friars/Sisters of the Renewal (CFR’s)
14:33- Not Getting Married, Deeper Desire for Religious Life
19:50- Giving up Independence/Life of Simplicity/Spiritual Motherhood
24:30- Family Support for Choice to be Religious Sister
26:30- Why Sr. Therese joined CFR’s specifically
29:30- Differences Between Religious Communities
32:40- Why do Religious Sisters Wear Habits & Veils
36:40- What are the Vows of Poverty, Chastity & Obedience
41:20- What is a Cloistered Nun?
46:38- What is contact with family & friends in religious life?
48:58- Sr. Therese’s Daily Schedule
51:50- Advice to men or women discerning their Vocation
54:17- Being a missionary in England
57:03- Find out more about the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (CFR’s)
57:55- Outro
Music by Oleksii Holubiev
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