Nuns of the Order of Preachers
Moniales Ordinis Praedicatorum
By their hidden life they proclaim prophetically that in Christ alone is true happiness to be found, here by grace and afterwards in glory.
The nuns of the Order of Preachers came into being when our holy Father Dominic gathered women converts to the Catholic faith in the monastery of Blessed Mary of Prouille. These women, free for God alone, he associated with his “holy preaching” by their prayer and penance.
What is a Dominican Nun?
Dominican Nuns are consecrated to God and live the mission of the Order of Preachers to preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls through a life of prayer, penance, hearing the Word of God and contemplating the mysteries of Salvation.
The Dominican Nuns were founded by Saint Dominic de Guzman in 1206. The mission of the Order of Preachers is to share with others the truth about the God whom we contemplate in our hearts. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Truth that sets us free and the Way by which everyone can receive the Life of God. It was out of love for God and mercy for others that Dominic founded us over 800 years ago as an Order of Preachers in the Catholic Church, so that the saving truth of the Gospel could be made better and more widely known.
Monasteries
As the Lord Jesus, the Savior of all, offered himself completely for our salvation, they consider themselves to be truly his members primarily when they are spending themselves totally for souls.
Where are the Monasteries located?
The first monastery was founded by St. Dominic de Guzman in 1206 and since then the Nuns have spread throughout the world. Currently there are approximately 190 Monasteries.
Called by God, like Mary, to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to his words (cf. Lk. 10:39) they are
converted to the Lord, withdrawing from the empty preoccupations and illusions of the world. In purity and humility of heart, in living and assiduous contemplation, they love Christ, who is close to the Father’s heart.
— FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTION OF THE NUNS
International Commission of Nuns
The Commission helps
Aid communication between the nuns and the Master of the Order
Foster international relations between nuns
Increase the capacity of openness towards the universality of the Order
Promote common formation
Encourage collaboration between the Federations and the Commission
Promote authentic knowledge about the form of Dominican government and the responsibilities of the nuns in it
understanding numbers of the Constitutions
MONIALIBUS
Monialibus is the official International newsletter of the Nuns of the Order of Preachers published by the International Commission of Nuns twice a year, in April and October.
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“The first reason for which we are gathered together in community is to live in harmony, having one mind and heart in God. ”