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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork out of ugly graffiti, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist Website/YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.

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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork out of ugly graffiti, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist Website/YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.
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*** And in their first song as a group after Deloris takes over, Deloris has fully integrated Mary Lazarus, even giving her minor solo bits. It's heartwarming to see how much she and the rest of the choir are having so much fun performing.

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*** And in their first song as a group after Deloris takes over, Deloris has fully integrated Mary Lazarus, even giving her minor solo bits. It's heartwarming to see how much she and the rest of the choir are having so much fun performing.performing.

!!The Second Movie
* Deloris has very little hesitation when she hears about how much the nuns need her help and that Mother Superior is "desperate".
* Both Deloris and Mother Superior get huge smiles upon their reunion.
* In Deloris' big stage show, she still has Tina and Michelle as backup singers.
* Rita's mother finally approves of her singing after hearing her shine at the competition.
* Deloris saves the day by winning the competition, and having the kids sing a hip-hop version of a classic hymn. Not only does this showcase the children's natural talent and their own particular style, but it saves the school from being closed and turned into a parking lot.
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** From the same scene: Mary Lazarus was the former choirmistress, and is upset when Deloris takes over her part. Rather than being sarcastic or dismissive, Deloris finds a way to integrate Mary Lazarus into the process, asking her for advice and allowing her to make the rehearsal schedule. Mary Lazarus is thrilled (not that she'd [[TheStoic ever admit it]]), and again, it shows the kind side that the convent reveals in Deloris.

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** From the same scene: Mary Lazarus was the former choirmistress, and is upset when though she's at first sarcastic, it's soon apparent that losing the job has hurt her. When she claims that ''she'' has music knowledge too ("I knew that..."), Deloris takes over her part. Rather than being sarcastic or dismissive, Deloris realizes that she's feeling bad and finds a way to integrate Mary Lazarus into the process, keep her involved as a leader, asking her for advice and allowing her to make the rehearsal schedule. Mary Lazarus is thrilled to help (not that she'd [[TheStoic ever admit it]]), and again, it shows the kind side that the convent reveals in Deloris.
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** From the same scene: Mary Lazarus was the former choirmistress, and is upset when Deloris takes over her part. Rather than being sarcastic or dismissive, Deloris finds a way to integrate Mary Lazarus into the process, asking her for advice and allowing her to make the rehearsal schedule. Mary Lazarus is thrilled (not that she'd [[TheStoic ever admit it]]), and again, it shows the kind side that the convent reveals in Deloris.

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** From the same scene: Mary Lazarus was the former choirmistress, and is upset when Deloris takes over her part. Rather than being sarcastic or dismissive, Deloris finds a way to integrate Mary Lazarus into the process, asking her for advice and allowing her to make the rehearsal schedule. Mary Lazarus is thrilled (not that she'd [[TheStoic ever admit it]]), and again, it shows the kind side that the convent reveals in Deloris.Deloris.
*** And in their first song as a group after Deloris takes over, Deloris has fully integrated Mary Lazarus, even giving her minor solo bits. It's heartwarming to see how much she and the rest of the choir are having so much fun performing.
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** From the same scene, Mary Robert reveals that she thanked God in her morning prayers for bringing Mary Clarence to the convent.
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* During the kidnapping, Joey and Willy also get their hands on Sister Mary Roberts. Deloris manages to get her out of the car and convinces the two men that she's not worth chasing down.
* After Joey and Willy grab Deloris, the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun, so Reverend Mother decides it's the perfect time to come clean about who "Sister Mary Clarence" really is. While the nuns are obviously stunned to learn that she's a lounge singer who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, then Sister Mary Lazarus says that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and they immediately set out to Reno.

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* During the kidnapping, Joey and Willy also get their hands on Sister Mary Roberts.Robert. Deloris manages to get her out of the car and convinces the two men that she's not worth chasing down.
* After Joey and Willy grab Deloris, the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun, so Reverend Mother decides it's the perfect time to come clean about who "Sister Mary Clarence" really is. While the nuns are obviously stunned to learn that she's a lounge singer who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts Robert declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, then Sister Mary Lazarus says that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and they immediately set out to Reno.
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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork out of ugly graffiti, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.

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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork out of ugly graffiti, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube Website/YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.

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* After the kidnapping, the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean about who Sister Mary Clarence really is: she's a lounge singer from Reno named Deloris who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are obviously stunned to hear this (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, then Sister Mary Lazarus says that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and they immediately set out to Reno.

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* After During the kidnapping, Joey and Willy also get their hands on Sister Mary Roberts. Deloris manages to get her out of the car and convinces the two men that she's not worth chasing down.
* After Joey and Willy grab Deloris,
the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun. nun, so Reverend Mother decides it's the perfect time to come clean about who Sister "Sister Mary Clarence Clarence" really is: is. While the nuns are obviously stunned to learn that she's a lounge singer from Reno named Deloris who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are obviously stunned to hear this murder (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, then Sister Mary Lazarus says that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and they immediately set out to Reno.Reno.
** Then after Lt. Souther manages to arrest Vince and his goons, they reveal to Deloris that they know her true identity and are pretty good natured about it.
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*** Her genuinely terrified "Oh, my goodness" when Lt. Southern tells her that Vince knows where she is, revealing that what she said earlier is true, that despite her annoyance with Dolores, she cares about her.

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*** Her When Deloris realizes that for all her stern, gruff ways, that she genuinely cares about the other nuns and she responds, "Yes. And I care about ''you'' and your life."
*** She proves this with her
genuinely terrified "Oh, my goodness" when Lt. Southern tells her that Vince knows where she is, revealing that what she said earlier is true, that despite her annoyance with Dolores, she cares about her.Deloris is.
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*** Her genuinely terrified "Oh, my goodness" when Lt. Southern tells her that Vince knows where she is, revealing that what she said earlier is true, that despite her annoyance with Dolores, she cares about her.
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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.
* After the kidnapping scene happens, the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean about who Sister Mary Clarence really is: she's a lounge singer from Reno named Deloris who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are obviously stunned to hear this (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, and Sister Mary Lazarus then states that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree with this and they immediately set out to Reno.

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** It works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork, artwork out of ugly graffiti, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.
* After the kidnapping scene happens, kidnapping, the rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anyone would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean about who Sister Mary Clarence really is: she's a lounge singer from Reno named Deloris who was placed in the Witness Protection Program after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are obviously stunned to hear this (as well a little upset about being lied to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really--actual really is--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports this statement, and then Sister Mary Lazarus then states says that they shouldn't leave saving Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. The rest of the nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree with this and they immediately set out to Reno.
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** It also works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.

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** It also works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.
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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after seeing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--she helped save the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and good person. Mary Patrick supports that statement, and Mary Lazarus then states that she won't leave saving her up to the feds if they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.

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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering rest of the nuns express confusion as to why anybody anyone would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean and reveals that about who Sister Mary Clarence is actually really is: she's a lounge signer singer from Reno named Deloris who has been was placed in the Witness Protection Program after seeing witnessing a murder. While the nuns are obviously stunned and to hear this (as well a bit little upset about being lied to, to), Sister Mary Roberts declares that she doesn't care who Deloris really is--she helped save really--actual nun or not, she saved the church and the choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and a good person. Sister Mary Patrick supports that this statement, and Sister Mary Lazarus then states that she won't they shouldn't leave saving her Deloris up to the feds if they can help it. All The rest of the other nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree with this and they immediately set out to Reno.
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!!The first movie
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** Don't forget the scene where she defends Deloris as a true nun and "a model of generosity, virtue, and love".

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** Don't forget the scene where she defends Deloris as a true nun and "a model of generosity, virtue, and love".love."



* The look of pure joy on Mary Robert's face after her first solo during "Hail Holy Queen".

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* The look of pure joy on Mary Robert's face after her first solo during "Hail Holy Queen".Queen."

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** Also, look closely after Mary Robert's solo in "Hail Holy Queen." As she turns in thrilled excitement, Sister Mary Lazarus--a GrumpyBear to the extreme--has a huge smile on her face and congratulates her on a job well done.



* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Patrick and Mary Lazarus then states they won't leave saving her up to the feds if they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.

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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverend Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing seeing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt doesn't care who Deloris really is, she is--she helped save the church and the choir. choir, and that's enough to make her a loyal friend and good person. Mary Patrick supports that statement, and Mary Lazarus then states they that she won't leave saving her up to the feds if they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverend Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.Reno.
* At one point, Sisters Mary Robert, Patrick, and Lazarus sneak Deloris down to the kitchen at midnight and produce some "contraband" for a secret snack...tubs of ice cream. Even Mary Lazarus, who first calls it a "wicked indulgence," wants to know where the butter pecan is. It's small and even silly, but seeing the nuns so happy and thankful to Deloris that they're willing to bend their vows is adorable.
* During the first rehearsal scene, Deloris takes over the choir. At first, she's reluctant, but as she gradually gets into the role, she rearranges the room and demonstrates her strong knowledge of music. She even gets into the spirit (literally!) of the convent by pointing out that singing is a form of praise and worship. It's the first time we see her genuinely beginning to enjoy herself and relax, and makes it clear that there's a heart of gold beneath her snark.
** From the same scene: Mary Lazarus was the former choirmistress, and is upset when Deloris takes over her part. Rather than being sarcastic or dismissive, Deloris finds a way to integrate Mary Lazarus into the process, asking her for advice and allowing her to make the rehearsal schedule. Mary Lazarus is thrilled (not that she'd [[TheStoic ever admit it]]), and again, it shows the kind side that the convent reveals in Deloris.
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** It also works as an audience example, too. We see the nuns going into the community; rather than proselytizing, they strike up friendly conversations, run a soup kitchen and garden market for the homeless, create beautiful artwork, and even fashion a playground for poor youth out of junk. Deloris even leads Sisters Mary Patrick and Robert in meeting some teenagers, and the two groups create a genuinely friendly bond over jump roping and dancing. Even atheist YouTube users comment that the spirit of the scene--that of religion doing small, good deeds with compassion and producing tangible results for those in need--is a powerful, positive one.
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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverand Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Patrick and Mary Lazarus then states they won't leave saving her up to the feds if they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverand Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.

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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverand Reverend Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Patrick and Mary Lazarus then states they won't leave saving her up to the feds if they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverand Reverend Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.
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** Which leads to another heartwarming moment when you can tell she has immense confidence in her voice during her other solos.

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** Which leads to another heartwarming moment when you can tell she has immense confidence in her voice during her other solos. (And then immediately afterward she's blushing and trying to cover her face, like 'What did I just ''do''?')
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** Don't forget the scene where she defends Deloris as a true nun and "a model of generosity, virtue, and love".
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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverand Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Roberts then states she won't leave saving her up to the feds if she can help it. All the nuns, including Reverand Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.

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* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverand Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Roberts Patrick and Mary Lazarus then states she they won't leave saving her up to the feds if she they can help it. All the other nuns, including Reverand Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.
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* In universe, how the nuns feel after going out into the community after being cloistered for so long. They long to do good works and now they finally get the chance to revitalize their run-down neighborhood.

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* In universe, how the nuns feel after going out into the community after being cloistered for so long. They long to do good works and now they finally get the chance to revitalize their run-down neighborhood.neighborhood.
* After the kidnapping scene happens, the convent is wondering why anybody would kidnap a nun. Reverand Mother decides to come clean and reveals that Mary Clarence is actually a lounge signer named Deloris who has been placed in Witness Protection after witnessing a murder. While the nuns are stunned and a bit upset about being lied to, Mary Roberts declares that she doesnt care who Deloris really is, she helped save the church and the choir. Mary Roberts then states she won't leave saving her up to the feds if she can help it. All the nuns, including Reverand Mother, agree and immediately set out to Reno.
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** Well, heck, every scene with Mary Robert is Heartwarming.
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* The look of pure joy on Mary Robert's face after her first solo during "Hail Holy Queen".

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* The look of pure joy on Mary Robert's face after her first solo during "Hail Holy Queen".Queen".
** Which leads to another heartwarming moment when you can tell she has immense confidence in her voice during her other solos.
* In universe, how the nuns feel after going out into the community after being cloistered for so long. They long to do good works and now they finally get the chance to revitalize their run-down neighborhood.
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* The scene after the first choir practice, when Deloris is lying in bed listening to all the nuns practicing their chords, and it ends with Mary Robert hitting a perfect, beautiful note. The smile on Deloris's face really sells it.

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* The scene after the first choir practice, when Deloris is lying in bed listening to all the nuns practicing their chords, and it ends with Mary Robert hitting a perfect, beautiful note. The smile on Deloris's face really sells it.it.
* The look of pure joy on Mary Robert's face after her first solo during "Hail Holy Queen".
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* "Out of bed, you Daisy head." That whole scene with Mary Robert, actually.

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* "Out of bed, you Daisy head." That whole scene with Mary Robert, actually.actually.
* The scene after the first choir practice, when Deloris is lying in bed listening to all the nuns practicing their chords, and it ends with Mary Robert hitting a perfect, beautiful note. The smile on Deloris's face really sells it.
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* Deloris and the Reverend Mother at the end of the first film. Yeah. That scene.

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* Deloris and the Reverend Mother at the end of the first film. Yeah. That scene.scene.
* "Out of bed, you Daisy head." That whole scene with Mary Robert, actually.
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* Delores and the Reverend Mother at the end of the first film. Yeah. That scene.

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* Delores Deloris and the Reverend Mother at the end of the first film. Yeah. That scene.
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* Delores and the Reverend Mother at the end of the first film. Yeah. That scene.

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