 As a result of the custom of their time, women weren't allowed to access the convent, thanks to a decree of Pope Clemente VIII, which said that any woman who trespasses the wall would be banned from the Catholic Church.Another relevant point, was living in penance, which is why they asked for ordinary mortifications to the president of the community.In requesting penance, they had to take off their habit capes and be on their knees, accepting the assignments without refutations.