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A nun has shared insights into her life without sex for over thirty years.
Sister Gabriel, a Poor Clare Franciscan Nun based in Arundel, England, has dedicated three decades of her life to the religious order.
Her commitment as a cloistered nun involves residing in one location permanently, where she focuses on prayer, work, and, as she hopes, eventually passing away there, as she emphasizes the importance of experiencing ‘the fullness of life in that place’.
Before joining the monastery, she pursued a career in engineering, with a background in aeronautical and mechanical engineering, and she’s no stranger to enjoying a drink.
In an interview with LadBible Stories, the Sister confirmed that nuns do enjoy alcohol, revealing her preference for a ‘bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale’.
Given her past experiences, many are curious about how she copes with celibacy over such an extended period.
During a session with the Honesty Box, she admitted that abstaining from sex can be challenging at times.
She elaborated: “There are moments in my life when it’s more difficult than at others, but I believe my ability to love continues to grow and is expressed differently.”
“But it can be challenging.”
Sister Gabriel hesitated when asked about any celebrity crushes she may have.
“I love, on my holiday, to watch a great film,” she stated. “Sometimes, the beauty of a film, the characters, and the story, along with the actors, can truly captivate me, if that’s what having a crush means.”
Offering an example, Sister Gabriel mentioned: “I recently watched A Star is Born, featuring Lady Gaga and… Bradley Cooper, a couple of months ago, and unusually for me, I watched it twice.”
“Am I allowed to have a celebrity crush on Bradley Cooper?” she mused. “His eyes are undeniably ones I could gaze into, but it’s a wonderful film. It’s based on a true story with a sad ending, but it’s a magnificent film.”
“Great eyes,” she laughed.
Turning to more serious matters, Sister Gabriel addressed what she termed a ‘really important question’ concerning the allegations of corruption and abuse in the Catholic Church.
“Well, I’m ashamed of that,” she began, “and I am sorry for that, and I am deeply saddened by that. I pray for those who have suffered abuse by individuals in the Catholic Church and hope that they, if they haven’t been already, are heard and cared for.”