This weekend will mark the 250th birthday of the United States of America. “America 250” celebrations are sure to include a lot of talk about freedom, that value which lies at the heart of our national identity. But what exactly is this liberty that we prize so highly?
Read MoreThe days, weeks, and months keep marching on apace … it seems that we were just sharing about our Lenten vocation retreat back in March, and here we are already reporting on our June vocation retreat!
Read MoreA blog post about our annual fall chalk art bonanza is LONG overdue - pardon the negligence of Sister Webmistress, and enjoy the photos and reflections from our favorite monastery “graffitists”!
Read MoreAs we spend our annual 40 Hours of Adoration before Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, our hearts are particularly filled with thanksgiving (Greek - eucharistia) for two special blessings God has recently bestowed upon us …
Read MoreYesterday we celebrated the great Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As a belated but still-applicable tribute, enjoy a reflection one of our Sisters recently wrote about her experience contemplating this great mystery with the help of a famous icon …
Read MoreFrom the very beginning of our history, human beings have been gardeners: “The LORD God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden, to cultivate and care for it.” (Gen. 2:15)
Read MoreSaint Matthias appears in Scripture in Acts 1:15-26. There are so many things that could be said about this passage … But today I want to look at it from a slightly different angle: the beautiful and messy journey of vocational discernment.
Read MoreAlthough none of the big Marian solemnities (Immaculate Conception, Assumption, Mother of God) occur during this month, the faithful have long associated the abundant life and beauty of May with the Virgin Mary
Read MoreToday, April 28th, was the traditional feast day of St. Paul of the Cross. While the celebration of our Holy Founder has now been moved to October, there’s no reason why we can’t give him a little shout-out today!
Read MoreOver the years, we have researched and adopted many traditional cooking techniques. Not only have they contributed to the health of our Sisters - they’re also cost-effective, delicious, and FUN!
Read MoreThe Easter Octave may be over, but the Easter Season is just beginning! To help you keep up the Resurrection spirit, enjoy a smattering of photos from our monastic Triduum celebrations this year …
Read MoreAlleluia! Praise the Lord! Oh! what a victorious word that is! This is the song of praise sung by the victorious citizens of paradise.
Read MoreFor all of us who desire to live these sacred days to the full, but especially for those who are unable to attend the full Holy Week services, here are some suggestions of how you might unite yourself with Jesus and Mary each day of this week …
Read MoreThe weekend of March 13-15 saw two young women joining us for a Lent-themed vocation retreat.
Read MoreThe monstrance is an eloquent symbol of our Blessed Mother, the woman of the Magnificat, whose whole being magnifies the Lord and shows Him forth to the world. But who supported and enabled her to do so, if not St. Joseph, with his humble service, his faithful love, his strong arms?
Read MoreJust a handful of news items from the past few months, plus some miscellaneous fun nun photos to brighten your Monday!
Read MoreSome months ago, one of our younger Sisters wrote a poem inspired by experiences she has had while ministering to some of our elder nuns. In it, she explores the theme of caregiving from the perspective of the Baptismal priesthood.
Read MoreAt 11:40 this morning, while the community was gathered around her in prayer, our dear Sr. Mary Magdalen was quietly gathered into the arms of the Good Shepherd to Whom she was espoused nearly 60 years ago.
Read More“The memory of the Passion of Jesus: make a corsage of all his pains and place it in the bosom of your soul, and let your soul be filled with holy love and sorrow.“
Read MoreIt’s almost Lent, and perhaps some of you are planning to give up or at least curtail your Internet usage for this season of fasting and prayer. If so - or even if not - we hope you’ll take the chance today or tomorrow to enjoy some Monastery Cat photos from the past year!
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