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I’m thinking of creating a new product called AgnoStix™ which would be like a ruler nuns use, only bigger…?

For example, if someone is on either end of the spectrum, too religious or too atheistic, a “nonreligious facilitator” (a.k.a. an agnostic) will wield the AgnoStix™ and joyfully whap them towards the middle ground.

In Roman Catholicism, a nun is a female monastic who has taken solemn vows (the male equivalent is a “monk”). Nuns are cloistered to the degree established by the rule of the religious institution they enter.

In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are a number of different orders of nuns each with its own charism or special character.

In general, when a woman enters a convent she first undergoes an initial period of testing the life, known as postulancy, for a period of six months to a year. If she, and the order, determine that she may have a vocation to the life, she receives the habit of the order (usually with some modification to distinguish her from professed nuns) and undertakes the novitiate, a period of living the life of a nun without yet taking vows that lasts one to two years. Upon completion of this period she may take her initial, temporary vows. Temporary vows last one to three years, typically, and will be professed for not less than three years and not more than six. Finally, she will petition to make her “perpetual profession”, taking permanent, solemn vows.

In the various branches of the Benedictine tradition (Benedictines, Cistercians, Camaldolese, and Trappists among others) nuns take vows of stability (that is, to remain a member of a single monastic community), obedience (to an abbess or prioress), and “conversion of life” (which includes the ideas of poverty and chastity). The “Poor Clares” (a Franciscan order) and those Dominican nuns who lived a cloistered life take the three-fold vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Most orders of nuns not listed here follow one of these two patterns, with some orders taking an additional vow related to the specific work or character of their order (e.g., to undertake a certain style of devotion, praying for a specific intention or purpose).

Cloistered nuns (e.g carmelites) observe “papal enclosure” rules and their monasteries typically have walls and grilles separating the nuns from the outside world. The nuns rarely leave (except for medical necessity, or occasionally for purposes related to their contemplative life) though they may have visitors in specially built parlors that allow them to meet with outsiders. They are usually self-sufficient, earning money by selling jams or candies or baked goods by mail order, or by making liturgical items (vestments, candles, bread for Holy Communion). They sometimes undertake contemplative ministries—that is a monastery of nuns is often associated with prayer for some particular good or supporting the missions of another order by prayer (for instance, the Maryknoll Order includes a monastery of cloistered nuns who pray for the work of the missionary priests, brothers and religious sisters; the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master are cloistered nuns who pray in support of the religious sisters of the Daughters of Saint Paul in their media ministry; the Dominican nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery in the Bronx, N.Y., pray in support of the priests of the Archdiocese of New York).

A canoness is a nun who corresponds to the male equivalent, a canon. The origin and rules of monastic life are common to both. As with the canons, differences in the observance of rule gave rise to two types: canons regular and secular canons.

A nun who is elected to head her monastery is termed an abbess if the monastery is an abbey, a prioress if it is a priory, or more generically may be referred to as the Mother Superior and styled “Reverend Mother”. The distinction between abbey and priory has to do with the terms used by a particular order or by the level of independence of the monastery. Technically, a convent is any home of a community of sisters—or, indeed, of priests and brothers, though this term is rarely used in the U.S. The term “monastery” is often used by communities within the Benedictine family, and “convent” (when referring to a cloister) is often used of the monasteries of certain other orders.

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Ceremonial Swords History, Honor

By: Steve Borth

When rulers and copyright were in power there was really only a symbol that could show their authority and power, ceremonial sword. This sword was the blood of his life, his kingdom portrayed. This sword was his condition, his power and the most richly decorated and adorned with jewels, the most visible from the sword became respected. State was acquired from the ceremonial sword.
Ever since the time was inhabited by human beings, weapons are designed. The first sword made its appearance around 1500 BC. ceremonial swords have an important role in history. Hundreds of cultures in every corner of the world have made this part sword and in some cases, most of the background to its history. The British royal example shows a variety of ceremonial swords. The ceremonial sword was rarely used in battle. More often then not was made from precious metals, adorned with symbols and materials of the owners' wealth and power. These swords too delicate for use on the battlefield, not made for such an event. They were symbols of strength, his power, his authority. Emperors, kings, queens and knights all the swords ceremonial property, was their birth rite. Today many of these swords are available as a reminder of their existence. A reminder of the past. The honor is what makes ceremonial swords give a person the sense of inner security and confidence.

Ceremonial Sword Maintenance

Also of emperors, kings, queens and the knights of the past. The senior officers of the military and our nation security forces will have a ceremonial sword to his uniform. U.S. Marines are the biggest users of the ceremonial sword. It is important to keep these swords to ensure premium quality presentation exist in the coming years. Therefore, this sword is for display purposes. It is important to realize that although they have been forged, tempered and designed for durability. The road probably will not withstand heavy blows to any particular object, hard surface or leaf blade impacts. They are designed to be viewed presentation or ceremonial use. As with all the swords, caution and respect must be in the swordplay. Most of them come to a condition razor sharp and it can be dangerous. So do not be too flashy and remember to treat your sword with respect. U.S. has no laws or restrictions on the use of swords, but some countries.

Here are some ways to help ensure the preservation of their new ceremonial sword.
Stainless steel or low carbon sheet to the high pick is their main concern. Try to avoid handling the blade as high as possible. Fingerprints are the culprit. The blade and other metal of the sword may be discolored and conducted by the impressions of fingerprints that are difficult to remove if left for long. It will leave a mark on the sheet that will be visible. Your fingerprints contain certain acids and body oils that, when pressed steel surface will leave a trace. If this happens, try deleting them with furniture polish. The pre-moistened wipes are convenient and would promise your best bet. In areas of high humidity, pollution, or near the sea, you may need to clean your sword at least once a month. Never use metal polish on any component of golden color of your sword unless you have researched thoroughly to be safe. And absolutely never use steel wool in gold parties or the blade of his sword. Unless you want scratched. Gold-plated or gold is soft and will scratch.

Once you have cleared the tracks off of the blade to clean the surface with a little olive oil with a clean dry cloth. This will add a nice sheen to the blade and prevents future fingerprints adhere to the surface. Also protect the leaf rust, corrosion and salts found in the atmosphere, while that the sword is in the scabbard or sheath. I've learned that All Metal, including stainless steel has traces of carbon in it. The amount of carbon in stainless steel is a much smaller than a sheet of carbon tempered, but will continue to develop rust in time. The stainless steel swords have owned previous developed rust. At the time I did not realize why my stainless steel knives rust or how to prevent it from happening. Now I have a clearer vision and accumulated research on how take better precautions and better care of my swords then in the past. Jewelry cloths can also be used for serious color changes. Clean the sword after each use to ensure it is clean before storing. Transporting your ceremonial sword is best done with the sword wrapped in plastic saran wrap, to protect moisture.

Leather scabbards and sheaths also need to be addressed. Most leather conservative cause skin discoloration. The same applies to a little research on the type of leather is and what kind of additive to use. For example, many products can be treated leather with saddle soap, mink oil or oil of neats feet.

In Conclusion

Take some precautions and preventive measures will help ensure that your ceremony Swords or any other sword that can hold, stand the test of time. After all, it shows a sword of honor and has a personal connection with its owner. Treat your sword like part of you.

About the Author

The author started exploring website design on his own time during the end of September 2009. Steve has created and currently owns 4 websites and they all appear to be sharply designed. Steve worked for a civil engineering company as an autocadd technician / survey technician for 16 years.