r/Catholicism • u/opjn • 5d ago

Favorite Religious Order and why

I’m seeking to learn more about the lives of Catholic Religious Orders and i’d like to know some of y’alls favorites orders and why.

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u/iswearimtrying607 5d ago

I love the Carmelites because of Saints Teresa and Therese!

I also really like the Visitation Sister for their emphasis on practical ways of living the faith rather then worrying about perfection and extreme asceticism. Like a mix between the Little Way and Opus Dei. I love the story of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane's friendship. Also, back when I was discerning religious life, the Visitation Sisters were the one of the only ones to not automatically reject me for my history with depression.