The Former Villanova basketball star who gave up hoops to join a monastery | SC Featured
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- Shelly Pennefather was a top-five basketball recruit coming out of high school. She grew up with a strong religious background and that played major role in her college selection as she chose Villanova University. Pennefather holds the all-time scoring record for men and women at Villanova. Pennefather moved to Japan after college to play professional basketball. She made a deal with God that if she could pull her team out of last place and into the playoffs, she would vow to owe her time and postseason bonus to Mother Teresa's convent in Pennsylvania. Her team made the playoffs and she later gave up her basketball career to join the monastery, a life where she can only embrace her family once every 25 years.
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Tears are in my eyes. We are fortunate to have people like Shelly praying for us. She has made a great sacrifice to answer Jesus’ call. May God bless her and all of her loved ones.
Spoiler alert: It doesn't help
Tears here too. I feel for her mom, though it would have made me so happy to have any of my children live a consecrated life.
"For those who have faith, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, no explanation is possible." (Franz Werfel)
Those who have faith an explanation is not possible that's y it's not necessary to them.
Yes from the Author of " The Song of Bernadette."
For those who know the family - always a tremendous story. I was in Seton high school when this happened - her two brothers (Mr "P" and Mr Pennefather) and her dad(Colonel P) were some of my teachers. She has a better long term plan than most people. This story is always an inspiration, different, but the same, as
Tom Vander Woude of Nokesville (another basketball familly)
Both families are close to each other, and their children went through the same school as well.
if God would have told me that I would have a daughter, who would lock herself up for 25 years and then she would be permitted to give one hug and then most likely never again in this life...I would have worn a condom (I am trying to be as sensitive as I can, as I am used to being attacked for my religious beliefs).
I have no idea what was going on with the Poor Clares in the 1200s, but it certainly doesn't appear to be biblical Christianity to me.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 Children are like flowers - you can never have too many flowers in the world. I - like any loving parent in the world - could never make that statement to my (five year old) daughter. My sadness of never seeing my daughter would pale in comparison to my love for her - I am not selfish to think my feelings should be more important than my child's life(or her ultimate happiness).
@@dansummers39 true, flowers are wonderful. And it is not her motivation to show love for God that I have a problem with. I think it is a beautiful thing to want to show love for God. But I don't agree with the method. I do not believe it is of God. These are rules made up by St Clare/St Francis or somebody else. These rules are not of God. Can you imagine Jesus not touching people because that is His way of showing love towards the Father? Who is it helping when she locks herself up like that? Who is it helping when she can't hug family? Does it make Jesus smile? Can you imagine Jesus, who raised Jairus' daughter from the dead, after he performed that miracle, can you imagine Jesus saying "hey, i know that you are excited that your daughter is alive and all, but don't embrace her or hug her..., it's for the happiness of the child and mother"? Life is hard enough. Is it not possible to give your life to God while working a 9-5 with 5 kids? Are we excluded from giving our life to God?
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 (Thanks for a good dialogue!)
Of the different "disciplines" of dedicating ones life to God - religious cloistered life is only one. "Married life" and "Single life" are also equally legitimate callings. Sister Mary chose a particular discipline based on what she felt called to do.
Using the analogy of "diets", which are also a form of "discipline":
Some diets are more strict than others, and allow an adherent to focus on specific things that make them a better person: no fatty foods, no salt, or smaller portions. What is best for one person may not be best for another. No matter what the diet is, it involves a sacrifice of ones self for overall betterment - and this will certainly include pain and suffering. (I have a sweet tooth, and saying "no to cookies" is a good thing :( ).
Whether you are a parent who sacrifices themselves daily for their children, a single person who may have a wider audience for their good, or a religious (some of whom took a vow of perpetual cloister), life is full of self-sacrifice. Sacrificing ourselves for something better is something we are called to do from our very human nature.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 why it has to be always biblical?
If we take in the sense of bible, it was same with firstborns of Jews.
How about mother Mary ?
Hasn't she felt the same,her son is not anymore of hers,that one day he will no longer be available?
She renounced and sacrificed her life for the next life to spend with God.
What else is more pleasing than this.
Not all get such privilege.
I'm here because of the ESPN article. It was worth a read and this video was worth the time.
Our visiting priest at Our Lady of The Lake said a beautiful homily using this beautiful talented pious young ladies life!
God bless sister Rosemary! A living example for all of us!
i never want to see tears like that from my mother. That hug was not filled with tears of joy. It was a "good bye". A hug of sadness.
You mean the visiting priest who actually maintains physical contact with his family and friends? You can work for God while still physically loving your family
@@Coachlen24 She wasnt forced into it ....it was a choice she made ....we are all called to serve in our own way ....this was hers !
Bottom line: How anyone chooses to live their life is their business. She is not asking any of us to follow her. It's her own personal choice. I can think of far worst choices being made by people in our society. There are multiple shootings every month in the U.S., drug dealing is rampant, sex trafficking is now "off the charts". I see it this way: Get your own house in order, prepare for your Judgement Day, and never mind what anyone else is doing with their life!!
Absolutely. But it’s also okay for us to feel bad for her family who misses her dearly. Same way I’d feel bad for victims of crimes and the families of the criminal.
Very moving. Beautiful example for us all.
i would never put those tears on my mother's cheek. that hug was not a joyous hug. It was a "good bye" hug and a "what the hell are you doing in this place" hug. Not biblical.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 Just imagine if Jesus felt the same way u did and didnt want to bring tears to his mothers eyes ....just imagine what his mother went through watching him suffer !
I grew up in a Catholic school and was always to respect the sisters. one day, the basketball hit a sister. instead of reprimanding us boys she hit an outside shot, "swish!" she enjoyed it!
What a beautiful story. She wants to dedicate her life to God..... we should all be so blessed.
She could have dedicated her life to the lord while still maintaining physical contact with her family. She broke her mom’s heart to please the Lord, while the Lord loves us all and I’m sure would’ve been fine with her not making such of an ultimate sacrifice.
Just had a calling to come to this place
you can feel the presence of God working at Costco. If anybody asks you to not hug your family for 25 years, don't listen
it might be a nice place to visit for a weekend, to get energized or whatever. but as a permanent residence, it lacks scriptural backing.
Talk about getting buckets she had mad game. In life you choose your own destiny but it be amazing to see how far her b-ball career would of taken her
she was the best. what more did she have to prove? she won the college player of the year award her senior season. she essentially did it all. i am sure she is glad she retired early, due to the pain that sports puts on one's joints. I am glas i stopped competitive sports after high school. i am in my low 30s and am in pain.
The female Larry Bird 🙂👍🏽
Honestly brought a tear to my eye. SMH
*Edited because it wasn't eyes, just the right.*
I am not into the religious thing anymore, but I am a spiritualist and perfectly on with this very special angel. She is a gift to humanity. Such precision and dedication leave me speechless and awed. One of the puzzling points that I have pondered in this and similar situations is the sadness part. (That was my intuitive interjection)
God Bless her
Inspirational
This is awesome
@@neilg2640 What are your plans for the day after your funeral? Seems like Shelly thought about it and came up with her reply.
Haha. I love it when people judge. Because in the end they will be judged the same way
@@RobbieStacks90 my personal view, and I am being serious, is that I think Sister Rose Marie was a lesbian and had same gender attraction. This is obviously at odds with the Bible and the teachings of the Catholic Church. So she probably figured since it would be difficult for her to marry a man, in my opinion, this is why she joined the poor clares. But yeah, I cannot imagine Jesus being locked up in the temple all day. I don't think that being cloistered for your entire life is of God
@@RobbieStacks90 The best response to you
(Matthew 16, 23)
Earl Fishpaw lol great logic there. You obviously are a scholar so there’s no point in a simple plebe like me arguing with an all knowing mind such as yourself
I remember a friend showing me this
Great women hope she stays true to God and this story will inspire more Catholics to be devout ❤️❤️
this story i imagine will inspire more catholics to look for other churches. no hugs for 25 years? where on God's green earth is that in the Bible?
D. Levi Chestnutwood Boillot the Catholic Church is the only true church and can directly be linked to God as Jesus gave the keys to the church to peter. Who was the first pope...
@@aussielife4604 speaking of Matthew 16, how do you interpret vs 19, "19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt BIND on earth shall be BOUND in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt LOOSE on earth shall be LOOSED in heaven."
And there are other churches out their that claim a direct linkage to the keys of the Kingdom. Not just the Eastern Orthodox Church
D. Levi Chestnutwood Boillot Catholic Church is the one true church. Do you really want to side with Protestants, Luther started his own church so he could have sex with nuns.
@@aussielife4604 i am not siding with protestants. I do question why there are gaps in the Papal succession, and why it isn't universally accepted that Linus is the successor to Peter, WHICH Catholic Church is the true church (eastern/western), and why the earliest verifiable documents that state Linus as a successor don't come out until roughly 180AD (if there are earlier documents, please inform me)...
The New Testament warns of apostasy and false teachings among the church, even while Peter/Paul are still alive. Why early christian apologist Origen has doubts about the authenticity of translations...why do we receive warnings in Timothy 4 "1Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
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Also 1 Timothy 2:5 "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"
....no saint is a mediator, no nun, only Christ.
the start feels like a robert redford movie....
One don't need speed, quickness, tall height, jump high, big and strong to make your free throws, make an open shot, make an assist, make the right choice, and be a good team mate.
To all the haters here who seem to think they know everything: you don't.
25yrs. Why? I'm sorry that's just plain wickedness.
Samson O it’s her choice ,if she left to join isis you will complain also 🤦🏽♂️ who are we to judge her she ain’t hurting or killing anyone at least her family knows what she’s doing and she helping many lives 🙏🏽
🖕🏼Samson O🇺🇸 what is so wicked about it. who are we to judge. She said she made a promise to god.
@@j.a4923 yeah because they are both wrong.
@@j.a4923 I'm not blaming the nun. It's the convent that is wrong. 25yr interval to see your family is just flat out pointless and mean.
Samson O Again the rule existed way back and they go in knowing all that. So does my sister. It’s never wickedness, it’s way of life. That’s a Monastry. 20 more years till I see my sister 🙏🏾 she’s absolutely blessed being there and we send her letters and pictures daily.
i get it. it’s the weekend. but cmon first clip of the day was me hurtin lol
She wasn't even allowed out to go to her father's funeral.
25 years without hugging the family? is this what God wants from those sisters? Did this sister bring honor to her father and mother? Or did she bring sorrow?
Jesus doesn't want u to see ur dad ..and Jesus doesn't want u to eat more than once a day ...
This is a cult
F all the haters, Geno Auriemma needs to keep that developing goatee for the basketball season.
There is no need to prevent contact from your family for 25 years. Isn’t there ways these nuns can help and serve the community? Why be locked away their whole lives?
can you imagine jesus being locked away in the temple his whole life? very sad.
See there are two types of nuns, one service based.
Two : everlasting conduits of prayers.
You need to learn more about sacrifices especially to God.
A religion where I can’t hug my mother?? No thanks
Same
u have no clue
@@frjimt2286 we can serve God in other ways. There is no biblical precedent for the order of the Poor Clares, and if there is, please make me aware
She wasn’t forced to do it. It was her choice.
Not a religion. A small group of consecrated Catholic women. It ain't bothering her, so why should it bother outsiders?
man.... religion I tell ya
i am religious, and this threw me for a big loop.
@@kenneth956 Number one, you obviously haven't done much study and observation concerning Catholicism and religion in general. You would not be telling people how many lives religion saves and how it has helped the poor. Millions have been unmercifully tortured and murdered for many centuries in the name of religion. ((You are being understood but you should check your spelling for "your a". The correct spelling which is a different meaning is 'you're a')) Second point Cool, if you call yourself a Catholic, your insults ("bigot, loser and lowlife" and your prejudgement comment about someone you never met is a "lost lowlife") only plainly shows how religion has affected your civility. If Catholicism makes or allows you to react that way, maybe the rest of us who wish to be civilized enough to live together without killing each other won't have the slightest bit of interest in joining or even listening to anything concerning that [religion].
@@kenneth956 religion does do a lot of good. i would argue that it does more good than atheism. religion has a lot of black eyes over the years, but we are still a force for good. but what sister Rose Marie is doing, who does it help? I mean, really?
Nope!
Who made that no touching rule? ... I know it wasn't God...
this video was terribly disturbing.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 And sad...
@@ProjectDystopia very sad. whatever religious beliefs we hold, we need to truly examine them and ask for God's help in discerning whether they be of God or man.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 Good point, I think a person can regularly hug their mother and be nun, it shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
@@ProjectDystopia i don't think Sister Rose Marie is getting or giving any extra bonus heaven points to anybody by denying her family hugs. It's stuff like this why I turn away from the Catholic faith. This just was not what Christ or the Apostles taught.
right choice. she'd get clowned for playing in the WNBA
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does she get an Xbox at least? Asking for a friend.
Gotta love all the judgement internet warriors in this comment chain. All going after a innocent woman who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Must be a slow day for all of you. Don’t worry though, judgement comes around full swing in the end
I love the Lord, but 25 years without hugging the family, is this what God wants from her? Is there not other ways to serve God without breaking the hearts of her family/friends?
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 your comments are all over the place. It's clear to me that you are a Catholic hater. May GOD bless your day sir 😇
@@ordinarypeople4967 thank you for the well wishes this day. I need them. It is not that I am a "Catholic hater". It is the faith that has helped many centuries of my ancestors through the difficulties of life. However, there is needless suffering going on, needless separation of families due to practices that are not based in theology or scripture.
@@d.levichestnutwoodboillot8022 If you aren't a Catholic hater than leave them alone. It's not your way of life. It doesn't hurt you at all, it doesn't cost you even one penny. The family and friends of that nun didn't ask for your advice. And you mentioned the faith...sir you don't have to force your believe to other people in that way. Also you mentioned the theology and the scripture, well I understand that. You are a Protestant.
@@ordinarypeople4967 I am not a Protestant. And your quote "sir you don't have to force your believe to other people in that way"....why don't you tell that to the Conquistadors...convert or die! If people are in the wrong, they need to know about it. That's why I am "forcing" my beliefs on others. It is a shame, that there are nice people in this world like Sister Rose Marie, who love God, yet they are serving Him in a way that is not Biblical, and is not endorsed by the Bible. She and others could do so much more good in this world if her feet were established in sound doctrine.
What kind of a monastery is this? I'm a Catholic, we have a male Cistercian monastery in my village. I've never heard of a monastery where nuns or monks can't have any contact with their families and friends outside.
then break out of your isolated world...
Sickening that a belief of “hope, Love, & caring” can cause so much hurt & sadness. Hmmmm.... religion gotta love it. Sad waste of a life & talent but do you gotta do you...
i don't follow that Catholic cult
Amen
I agree waste of life and talent smh
But it is what it is lol
Jonathan Medina agreed what a waste. To each is their own I guess.
I probably could have beat her 1on1
Nah Pennefather would body you
choncho2585 no chance
😂😂😂😂😂😂
India win
To join an order where you can only get close to your own mother and family members every 25 years is disgraceful. I pity her family.
Your ignorance is amazing. Who are you to question God’s wisdom from your arrogance and empty minds? Were you there when your mom and dad made you? Were you there when you made your first cry? Were you there when God created the world. Monastic life is about praying for the whole world, this failing and fallen world. She joined one of the most strictest order as if you are married to Jesus and detach yourself to the world.
I pity YOU 🙏🏼
So she doesnt even get to stay and talk
That's what I was thinking. She never even left the doorway. I respect the position and sacrifice of a nun. But. I could not help bit think that this is worst then 25 years in prison.
@@justsaying4621 did jesus lock himself up in the temple for his entire life? hell no. what about moses or isaiah or peter/paul/stephen? giving your life to God does not mean locking yourself up. Whoever made this stuff up, did not get their techings from the Bible.
Who ever disliked this video is going to hell 💀
Lol I’m pagan so I’m going to hell anyway
I love the Lord, what He has done for me and my family. But Jesus did not lock Himself in the temple all His life. Can you imagine, after raising Jairus' daughter from the dead, if He told her "ok, now you need to show me how grateful you are by not hugging your parents for 25 years. I know they are excited to embrace you, as you were dead and now are alive again, but no hugs for 25 years"? Not biblical !
The female larry bird...you are out of your mind
thats what religion do
what this nun decided to do in my opinion has no biblical precedent.
this is what religion does when they turn to practices that have no foundation in scripture/theology.
looks more like a cult
Y'all just don't get it.
As they say, "Looks can be deceiving." When I look I see a deeply religious, committed person who followed their calling. We should all be so fortunate....
@@vindre7 lol yeah... We don't get it
Most strict interpretations of religion is sadly. People don't realize their slowly disconnecting with their supposed God definded morals every decade. can't wait till we're all agnostic and can finally move on from all this wasted potential and false happiness
@@ennuiii She fulfilled her potential, are you a bone head? The purpose of being Catholic is going to heaven there are 4 ways of doing so. Through marriage by worshipping Jesus through your wife, through Priesthood by becoming celebant and transforming the Eucharist into the body of Christ to forgive sins, through the single life by worshipping Jesus on your own kimdof like a hermit or by other religious calling like a brother or sister which is what she did. When God calls you to do something you probably don't answer because your heart is hard and lacking of all things good such as understanding, knowledge, hope.
I pray for you.
What kinda religious practice is this??? No family/friend connection for why? And before y’all start saying it’s the ultimate sacrifice or some ish...show the biblical or whatever principle or words where GOD says to be closer you forgo your family...
GURU DA GR8EST OVERALL Totally out of context. Which is ALWAYS the problem...
@@Solmom03 what about the in context rules on slavery, sanction murder & violence, oppression of women? Cause it seems more like you're picking and choosing what you like out of a 2000 year old book because you're too weak to admit you know it's all bullshit with some good Greek philosophy mixed in. Crazy people can't realize the only reason yall follow this shit so hard is because you were raised with it. What religion do you think you would be if you grew up with Muslim parents? Guessing not Christian lol.
28 Peter began to say to him, “Lo, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many that are first will be last, and the last first.” mk 10
@@beatiquivocatisunt keep hiding behind the mask of translation. You have no clue what that book f****** say weak minded people falling for propaganda
@@ennuiii 28Ἤρξατο λέγειν ὁ Πέτρος αὐτῷ, Ἰδοὺ ἡμεῖς ἀφήκαμεν πάντα καὶ ἠκολουθήκαμέν σοι. 29ἔφη ὁ Ἰησοῦς, Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐδείς ἐστιν ὃς ἀφῆκεν οἰκίαν ἢ ἀδελφοὺς ἢ ἀδελφὰς ἢ μητέρα ἢ πατέρα ἢ τέκνα ἢ ἀγροὺς ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ ἕνεκεν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, 30ἐὰν μὴ λάβῃ ἑκατονταπλασίονα νῦν ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ οἰκίας καὶ ἀδελφοὺς καὶ ἀδελφὰς καὶ μητέρας καὶ τέκνα καὶ ἀγροὺς μετὰ διωγμῶν, καὶ ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τῷ ἐρχομένῳ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. 31πολλοὶ δὲ ἔσονται πρῶτοι ἔσχατοι καὶ [οἱ] ἔσχατοι πρῶτοι.
People can do what they want, and express their faith how they may. But to live in a way that breaks the hearts of your family and friends...it makes you think "aren't there OTHER ways to serve God?".
It's not serving God, but it's the position of praying for others and to adore God
That's just flat out stupid.
L
She didn't obey Jesus. She went to far. She was suppose to keep it mild. Jesus said no matter how positive you are, it can't please God. the sacrifice is suppose to be general
Sad for basketball and sad for her family and friends. Selfish really
.... selfish?... you have no clue...
Frjim T it is selfish to her family
What a horrible religion to do that to a family.
this is a tragedy
it really is a tragedy. can you imagine jesus being locked up in the temple all day?
So she talked to her imaginary friend and decided to listen to it? Wow, that's stupid
Lol
... and what did your "imaginary friends" tell you.... stupidity....
@Derek Lowe Ummmm. No. The beginning didnt include dirt...that would come much later...
@Derek Lowe Um huh? What does communism have to do with anything? 🤔
Lol...a religion where the whole purpose of life starts after you die...anyway I could never get past the human sacrifice and all the people they burned alive at the stake
It’s crazy to me how people can put that much stock and faith into religion especially knowing religion was started by man to justify wrongdoing
i don't follow religion or that Catholic cult
Derek Lowe lol you’re one of those people
@@fullbackdive41 your mammy bitch
angel paige you’re super intelligent ain’t ya
hector teran it’s funny because he doesn’t exist
She could have dedicated her life to the lord while still maintaining physical contact with her family. She broke her mom’s heart to please the Lord, while the Lord loves us all and I’m sure would’ve been fine with her not making such of an ultimate sacrifice.
Lesbian joins cult.
Sportscenter just reaired this today. I can't tell you how sad and disheartened I am after watching this. Indoctrination is a powerful force and this film shows the damage it can do. This was atrocious! I believe in the freedom to believe what you want, but MAN this actually hurt to watch. How anyone can believe the bible is anything more than an ancient fairy tale is beyond me? It is causing so much unnecessary pain and grief. We need to address this problem immediately!
It's a shame people devote their entire life to a lie called jesus christ, or any religion for that matter
Our Lord itself is Truth and there s no one who can be saved rather than him atheism itself is blind faith what i learned today natrualistic way teach life what doesnt lead us towards happines but absurd living faith is actually what makes life worth of living because when we let our Lord Jesus into our life it will have meaning withoud him we are lost see today World doesnt this tell you think about your comment said ask yourself this If this is a lie how come we see today people some many divsions disbalanced life many hate absurd laws and so on? all that with faith is right but we are to blind to see truth because we follow the devil who his word is Live how you want actual lie bible says lie will be truth and truth a lie ask yourself while writting the comment from where did it come from? Jesus gave his life for you that you can be free from sin and Sin itself is a mess in life how we live it disbalances our life and everything starts in our coincance we need to learn to keep our coincance well developed with our will as well today World doesnt live by will but more by rationalism which lead us into thinking what disblances life if we start to live by will you will shure find truth and it will set you free may our lord bless you and open your eyes Amen