How does the consecrated virgin experience receiving the Liturgy of the Hours at her consecration as a gift? Karen, Hannah, Dawn and Simi talk about their experiences of receiving the breviary from the hands of their bishops, with their promise to, “Pray without ceasing for the salvation of the whole world.”

"The Mass is the ‘jewel’ that Christ has given to his Spouse, the Church; the Liturgy of the Hours reflects and extends its beauty through the hours of the day” (Fr Timothy Gallagher)

The four wildflowers also share the spiritual commitments they have taken up for Lent.

Find us here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/

Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

Isn’t it outdated for a woman to cover her head during worship? Why is veiling part of the consecration rite?

In this episode, Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn discuss the rich scriptural and theological significance of the second insignia of the consecration rite: the veil.

Unlike ordinary marriage, a consecrated virgin enters the church unveiled but, during the ceremony, is veiled by her Bishop as a sign of her protection and concealment by Christ her Spouse.

Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn talk about their own experiences of receiving the veil and what this has meant to them spiritually in their consecrated lives.

Scripture for this episode:

“My heart overflows with noble words.

To the king I must speak the song I have made,

my tongue as nimble as the pen of a scribe.

You are the fairest of the children of men

and graciousness is poured upon your lips:

because God has blessed you for evermore.

… Listen, O daughter, give ear to my words:

forget your own people and your father’s house.

So will the king desire your beauty:

He is your Lord, pay homage to him.”

Psalm 45:1-2, 10-11

Find us here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerreunion

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerreunion/

Linktree https://www.linktr.ee/wildflowerreunion

How can an ordinary woman be “mystically espoused” to Jesus Christ? Season 3 will discuss elements in the Rite of Consecration.

In this episode, Karen, Hannah, Simi and Dawn discuss the first of the insignia of the Rite: the ring.

What does the ring mean as a tangible sign of a consecrated virgin’s mystical espousal and covenant with Christ? What is it like to wear the ring for the first time? And how do we choose our rings?

Scripture for this episode:

“You shall no more be termed Forsaken,

and your land shall no more be termed Desolate;

but you shall be called My delight is in her,

and your land Married;

for the Lord delights in you,

and your land shall be married.

For as a young man marries a virgin,

so shall your sons marry you,

and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,

so shall your God rejoice over you.

Isaiah 62: 4 - 5