Sister Martin, a British nun, has been educating the Pakistani girls for the past more than five decades now. Her unsung devotion has been awarded only lately, that too by the Kingdom of Belgium. She was 28 years old when she came to Lahore and dedicated herself to teaching. Very few people can claim to…
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COLLECTION – The colour pyramid
Have you always wanted to know what personality type you are or what secret character disorders you might have? Then take the colour pyramid test designed by the Swiss psychologist and dance choreographer Max Pfister-Terpis (1889-1958). Our volunteer Lodewijk found the test in the collection of historical objects of the former study and vocational guidance…
STORIES – BBC interviewing nuns and monks
What is life like for nuns and monks today? BBC Radio interviewed Sister Giovanna, Sister Clare and Brother Samuel, who are all from different religious communities, and recount what life is like for them today. You can listen to the interview here. The religious also share their experiences of dedication over the years – from that first day…