133 Cardinals from around the world are meeting in the Sistine Chapel to select the next successor of St. Peter, and all eyes are on the lookout for the telltale white smoke from the chimney, announcing a successful vote!
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We have some joyous news to share about our “senior novice,” Sr. Bethany Marie …
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It’s hard to believe it has been 6 years since our first General Chapter of Passionist Nuns - yet here we are, beginning our second! And what a fitting day to begin: May 3rd, the anniversary of the foundation of our proto-monastery in Corneto (now Tarquinia), Italy.
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Progress on our renovations continues apace, and it’s hard to post updates before they are already “old news”! However, we thought you’d like to hear about our highly unusual Holy Week this year …
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Our Founder always had a special love for the Pope, and he passed on this legacy to the Passionist family. As faithful daughters of the Church and of St. Paul of the Cross, we will have a special Mass and Office of the Dead offered for Pope Francis on Monday, April 28th.
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The end of Lent, yes … but also the end of our building and renovation project!!
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If I should fall even a thousand times a day, a thousand times, with peaceful repentance, I will say immediately, Nunc Coepi [Now I begin].”
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Last weekend, we welcomed three young ladies whose travels to get here spanned nearly the entire USA: Morgan (Louisiana), Shelagh (Minnesota), and Christine (California). They were a delightful group, eager to learn more about the life and vocation of the Passionist Nuns.
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This final phase of our Cherish the Flame project is slated to be complete near the end of April, and we’re seeing the transformation take place day by day. It’s not quite time for “before and after” photos, but enjoy some images of the progress!
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"Entrust yourself entirely to God. He is a Father and a most loving Father at that …”
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Despite an unusually cold and snowy February, we’re already looking forward to planting some items in our garden - thanks to the ingenuity and generosity of one young man!
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On this day so associated with love, we pray that each of you would experience the love of our Crucified and Risen Savior in a special way!
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Some of you may recall the interview that our Sr. Miriam Esther did for the Consecrated podcast last January. By God’s grace, this start-up podcast has really grown and flourished!
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One of the most significant (and beautiful!) additions that the Holy Family Wing has brought to our monastic home is the new Chapter Room.
But wait - what is a Chapter Room, exactly?
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Remember Josie, our furry new postulant?
Well, we have recently learned that she won’t be able to be a Passionist Nun after all … because “she” is a HE!
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As contemplatives, we strive to see God’s love in all things - and some days, this is easier than others. We recently had an unusual amount of snowfall for our area … so unusual that it merited not one, but TWO free afternoons to enjoy this Epiphanytide gift from our Divine Bridegroom!
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For the past week, our nation has watched in horror as raging wildfires have wreaked havoc in the most populous county in the United States: Los Angeles.
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As we enter into this Jubilee Year 2025, the long-awaited final phase of our project - the renovation of our refectory and kitchen - has begun! On Thursday, January 2nd, a group of men with JMJ Construction arrived bright and early to seal off our refectory area with plastic sheeting and to begin the demolition phase.
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“A little Child is born for us today,
Little and yet called the Mighty God,
Alleluia!”
Our newest postulant is a bit furrier than any we’ve ever had before …
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