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:In this video, parishioner Donna Brenden prays for others from 7-8 a.m. every day before she
goes to work. Her morning prayer is a ______.
A. secular act
B. belief
C. rite of passage
D. ritual
Answer: D
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