Community of the Sisters of the Love of God facts for kids
The Community of the Sisters of the Love of God (SLG) is a special group of nuns who live a quiet life of prayer. They were started in 1906 as part of the Church of England. These nuns are called "contemplative," which means they spend a lot of time thinking deeply about God and praying.
The Sisters of the Love of God follow a spiritual path inspired by the Carmelite tradition, which is a very old way of living a life dedicated to prayer and simple living. Their main home is the Convent of the Incarnation, located in Fairacres, Oxford, England.
In the past, the community had other homes in places like Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Burwash, and Staplehurst in England. They even planned to open a convent in the Holy Land in the 1930s, but this plan couldn't happen because World War II started.
What They Do: Publishing Books
The Sisters of the Love of God also have a small publishing company called SLG Press. It started in 1967. They publish a journal twice a year called the Fairacres Chronicle, which has short articles about religious topics.
Their main work in publishing is creating over 200 short books. These books are about prayer and how to live a spiritual life. They also publish books of "Contemplative Poetry," which are poems that help people think deeply about faith. Many important writers and thinkers have had their works published by SLG Press.
Important People
Some notable people have been part of the Community of the Sisters of the Love of God:
- Margaret Sampson (also known as Sister Mary Clare) was the Mother Superior, or leader, of the community from 1954 to 1973.
- Benedicta Ward is another well-known member of the community.
