A Change of Habit
Leaving Behind My Job, My Career, and Everything I Own
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In 'A Change of Habit,' Sister Monica Clare narrates her unconventional spiritual journey leaving behind a career in Los Angeles, a marriage, and significant debt to pursue religious life as an Episcopal nun.
The memoir blends candid personal history—family trauma, divorce, debt payoff—with reflections on vocation, community, and finding an authentic life aligned with faith.
Clare describes practical steps and emotional struggles involved in joining a convent, including communal living and a vow of poverty.
Her story also addresses broader cultural pressures around marriage, childbearing, and societal expectations, offering insight for those questioning prescribed life paths.
The book aims to demystify monastic life while offering hope to people seeking to live truthfully.
The memoir blends candid personal history—family trauma, divorce, debt payoff—with reflections on vocation, community, and finding an authentic life aligned with faith.
Clare describes practical steps and emotional struggles involved in joining a convent, including communal living and a vow of poverty.
Her story also addresses broader cultural pressures around marriage, childbearing, and societal expectations, offering insight for those questioning prescribed life paths.
The book aims to demystify monastic life while offering hope to people seeking to live truthfully.
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Finding Your True Calling When Society Has Other Plans | Bri Conn, CFP® & Sister Monica Claire
