We shouldn’t have been surprised when our Sister Kitchen Manager (known for her creative liturgically-themed menus) came up with a unique way to celebrate the Dedication of St. John Lateran this Sunday …
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I recommend to you a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here is a way to practice that …
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Those of us who grew up knowing members of the Knights of Columbus have fond memories of reading the vocation stories on the back of Columbia. So imagine our delight when one of our Sisters was invited to be the famed “nun on the back page”!
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“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.
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Today, 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?
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Today we bring you some joyous and long-awaited news …
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Recently, 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!
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Someone 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?”
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Some 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!
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This 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!
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After nearly a year of reigning supreme in our monastery courtyard, Josē has had to make room for a new little companion …
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While 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!
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It’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!
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We 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 …
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Like 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 …
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About 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!
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After 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.
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The 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.
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Before it becomes “old news”, we wanted to share with you the lovely reflection that Sister wrote for her Profession program …
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Come 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!
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