Breaking the Habit

Figurine of a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul

(From website of Blessings: Expressions of Faith)

I am sure many people have considered the great irony that with the decline of religious wearing the habit and veil, the only people who are taking them up are those who consider it an expression not of faith and fidelity but fetish and frivolity.

For those who would like to reminisce I found a website from a doll manufacturer which specialized in making dolls dressed in authentic habits and their site has a list of available habits, most including photos either of real nuns or the dolls themselves. Unfortunately the business has advertised they are closing their doors, so if you were thinking of purchasing a doll you won't be able to but at least the website has not been shut down ... yet.

http://www.blessings-catalog.com/doll-list.html

PS Let us pray that the business will be able to find a buyer and continue its operation because a Daughter of Charity sure beats a Barbie or Bratz.