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Johnson, a devout Catholic, is seriously considering becoming a nun. She plans to earn her masters degree in library and afterward possibly take up the veil.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Choice Between Dating and Devotion | 11/14/2006 | See Source »

The thought of becoming a nun is nothing new for Johnson, an attractive young woman who dresses like a typical college student. She started discerning religious life as a college freshman in 2004 and credits her discernment largely to the St. John's Catholic Newman Center, which is...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Choice Between Dating and Devotion | 11/14/2006 | See Source »

Nuns of all ages at convents in the U.S. say modern technology is helping them give the world--and prospective applicants--a more realistic picture of their lives. "There are people out there who wonder what being a nun is like," says Sister Julie Vieira, 36. "These are people who...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Today's Nun Has A Veil--And A Blog | 11/13/2006 | See Source »

While the JP2 generation seeks order and community, Gen Xers are coming to religious life in a quest for meaning after secular society has failed to meet their needs. "It's been my experience that women who are older--in their 30s and early 40s--feel that they've accomplished...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Today's Nun Has A Veil--And A Blog | 11/13/2006 | See Source »

To get a sense of the diversity of filmgoers of faith, take a look at the minds behind Nativity. Screenwriter Rich, who attends a nondenominational church in Oregon, says, "I'm a man of faith, but I've seen [Martin Scorsese's violent, R-rated Mob drama] The Departed twice...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hooray For Holy-wood | 11/13/2006 | See Source »

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