SAGE News Clips: Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual AdorationDescription: Since 1978, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, WI, has been praying nonstop, day and night for the sick, troubled, and stressed-out. Prayer requests are received from all over the world by phone, fax, and now the Internet. At least two people pray together at all times, but with dwindling numbers the nuns have asked for community volunteers like Donna Brenden to help pray in 1-hour shifts.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 303 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The period of time that Donna Brendan spends volunteer-praying each morning in the solidtude

of the church before she goes to work could be considered a ______, as it is a special time set aside from ordinary reality.

A. liminal period
B. cosmogony
C. rite of passage
D. collective conscience


Answer: A

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