“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations …” (Matthew 28:19)
How can I fulfill these last words of our Lord if I live cloistered in a monastery? I think all men and women called to contemplative life have to wrestle with the question - I know I did.
Read MoreToday, Passionists around the world are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the death of our Holy Founder, St. Paul of the Cross.
And what more fitting day to announce a bit of our own news - that another of St. Paul of the Cross’ spiritual daughters will soon be wedded to the Divine Bridegroom?
Read MoreToday we bring you some joyous and long-awaited news …
Read MoreRecently, our friend Elizabeth Wong Barnstead stopped by to interview Sister Catherine Marie about her time as Mother President. Elizabeth’s excellent article appeared in the most recent issue of the Western KY Catholic newspaper, and we wanted to share it with you!
Read MoreSomeone recently asked us a question that has gotten me thinking more deeply about the spousal nature of religious life. To paraphrase: “Why do nuns call themselves ‘Brides of Christ,’ when the Scripture uses this term to refer to the Church as a whole?”
Read MoreSome happy news from the St. Joseph Monastery novitiate: on August 15th, the Solemnity of Our Lady’s Assumption into Heaven, our aspirant Collette officially entered the postulancy!
Read MoreThis Sunday and Monday, Mother Church celebrates the great double feasts of the Triumph of the Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. It goes without saying that these are extremely important days for us as Passionists!
Read MoreAfter nearly a year of reigning supreme in our monastery courtyard, Josē has had to make room for a new little companion …
Read MoreWhile browsing through our photo archive, Sister Webmistress discovered a folder of pictures entitled “Early Days.” Within was a delightful collection of black-and-white images from the first decades of our community’s history!
Read MoreIt’s been ages since we last gave you an update on the progress of our Cherish the Flame project, hasn’t it?? Well, wait no longer … our Summer 2025 edition of From the Foot of the Cross will fill you in on all sorts of exciting details!
Read MoreWe are all so touched by how people from around the country and the world have taken Paul’s condition to heart and are “storming Heaven” with us. Since you are partners with us in this spiritual work, we wanted to keep you abreast of the latest news …
Read MoreLike most felines, our cat Josē spends a great deal of the day napping, and some of his “poses” were just crying out for a funny caption …
Read MoreAbout a month ago, our Sister Catherine Marie received word that her youngest brother, Paul, has been diagnosed with aggressive and incurable cancer. This news was a blow not only to Sister and her family, but to all of us. One Sister’s family is every Sister’s family, after all!
Read MoreAfter three days of preparatory prayer, the Capitulars (all Nuns in perpetual vows) met in our new Chapter Room with Sr. Daniela - Vicar of the Monastic Congregation and delegate of Mother President Gertrude - to vote for a new Superior, then for her Council and a Novice Directress.
Read MoreThe Western KY Catholic newspaper has been publishing a blog series with reflections from Catholics all around the Diocese on the theme of hope. Two of our own Sisters contributed to this project, and we thought today was the perfect time to share their thoughts with you.
Read MoreBefore it becomes “old news”, we wanted to share with you the lovely reflection that Sister wrote for her Profession program …
Read MoreCome and spend some time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, offering love and reparation to His Heart that receives so much coldness and indifference!
Read MoreOur chapel was filled nearly to overflowing with friends and family who came to share in the joy of our Sr. Bethany Marie of the Glorious Wounds of Christ, as she made her first vows and was consecrated as a Bride of the Crucified. We are so grateful to God for the gift of Sister’s vocation, and of her “yes” to the Bridegroom’s call.
Read More“I recommend to you a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here is a way to practice that. You should visit the Blessed Sacrament frequently, especially at hours when there is no one there, for such visits are more pleasing to him …”
Read MoreThis morning, Deacon Conrad Jaconette will be ordained a priest of Jesus Christ, to serve our Diocese and the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA. Just a few hours later, our Sr. Bethany Marie will make her First Profession of vows, placing herself at the service of Christ and of His Church.
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