Once Upon a Convent Quotes

“We have begun to welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ into our hearts and homes. And sometimes, even into our beds.”
― Orice Klaas, Once Upon a Convent: A Memoir of a Lesbian Nun

“Personally, my dear, I believe it’s more important to God that we're happy than whether it’s right or not.”
― Orice Klaas, Once Upon a Convent: A Memoir of a Lesbian Nun

“Exclusive friendships are a powerful threat against celibacy, and will not be tolerated,” she says, pursing her lips again. “You must avoid going off in pairs for social reasons and remain with the group. This is the best way to nurture a love for all community members.”
― Orice Klaas, Once Upon a Convent: A Memoir of a Lesbian Nun

“As candidates, we are referred to by many older nuns as young people and are given extra duties. If a nun needs help lifting, transporting, cleaning, clearing, or general running for anything; she need but request a candidate. With a knock on the Novitiate door and a plea for help, our Novice mistress usually responds with a cheery, “Certainly, Sister. Let’s see who’s available.”
― Orice Klaas, Once Upon a Convent: A Memoir of a Lesbian Nun

“Particular Friendships are a threat to community life, especially the vow of Chastity. You love every community member equally. You must not seek out anyone as special, but must care for each person equally.”
― Orice Klaas, Once Upon a Convent: A Memoir of a Lesbian Nun