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Summer Miscellany
Summer Miscellany

As the end of summer draws near (already??), we thought we’d share a little round-up of some miscellaneous newsworthy items - great and small - from the past few months …

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiAugust 29, 2026news, photos, Nature, cat, perpetual profession, Sr. Miriam Esther Comments
First Glimpse of Sr. Maria Dolorosa
First Glimpse of Sr. Maria Dolorosa

As promised, here are some pictures from Saturday’s Vestition ceremony!

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MilestonesSponsaChristiAugust 19, 2026Sr. Maria Dolorosa, Vestition, photos Comments
We Have a New Novice!!
We Have a New Novice!!

This morning, our Postulant Collette received the holy habit and officially entered the novitiate!

Of course, you might be wondering: WHAT IS HER NEW RELIGIOUS NAME?? We’ve kept you in suspense long enough, we suppose, so let us introduce you to …

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MilestonesSponsaChristiAugust 15, 2026Sr. Maria Dolorosa, Collette, Vestition, religious name, Nuns Reflections Comments
Belated July 4th Fun
Belated July 4th Fun

It’s been over a month since we celebrated Independence Day with our usual Gaudeamus, but hopefully it’s not too late to share some pictures from the occasion!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiAugust 10, 20264th of July, celebration, Gaudeamus Days, Photos of Nuns Comments
A Eucharistic Thought from St. Paul of the Cross
A Eucharistic Thought from St. Paul of the Cross

As much as you can, do not omit to embrace [Jesus] in the Great Sacrament of His love, and give your heart free rein to pour out its affects to this Infinite Love …

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiJuly 27, 2026Monastic Moments, Holy Eucharist, St Paul of the Cross, Letters of St Paul of the Cross, quote Comments
Furry Friends
Furry Friends

Just a helping of monastery cat pictures to lift your spirits this Monday morning …

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiJuly 20, 2026Nico, Josē, cat, photos Comments
America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

God has bestowed many blessings on our nation, and today we wanted to highlight just one of those: the great natural beauty that surrounds us at every turn!

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NatureSponsaChristiJuly 13, 2026Nature, photos, beauty Comments
Summer 2026 Newsletter is Here!
Summer 2026 Newsletter is Here!

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this July 4th inspired us to give our summer newsletter a subtle patriotic flair!

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NewsSponsaChristiJuly 6, 2026Passionist Nuns Newsletter Comments
For Freedom Christ Set Us Free
For Freedom Christ Set Us Free

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?

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiJune 29, 2026Nuns Reflections, meditations, 4th of July Comments
June 2026 Vocation Retreat
June 2026 Vocation Retreat

The 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!

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DiscernmentSponsaChristiJune 20, 2026Vocation Retreat, discernment, photos Comment
Chalk Art - Better Late Than Never!
Chalk Art - Better Late Than Never!

A 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”!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiJune 15, 2026sidewalk chalk, art, poetry Comments
A Double Dose of Good News
A Double Dose of Good News

As 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 …

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MilestonesSponsaChristiJune 8, 2026Collette, Noelle, postulant, Vestition, news Comments
Meditation on Rublev's Trinity
Meditation on Rublev's Trinity

Yesterday 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 …

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PrayerSponsaChristiJune 1, 2026Nuns Reflections, icon, meditations, art, Most Holy Trinity, holy spirit Comments
To Till and Keep the Garden
To Till and Keep the Garden

From 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)

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiMay 20, 2026Monastery Garden, Vegetables, Nuns Reflections, liturgy, prayer, Monastic Work Comments
St. Matthias - a Patron for Discerners?
St. Matthias - a Patron for Discerners?

Saint 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.

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DiscernmentSponsaChristiMay 11, 2026Saints, Feast Days, discernment Comment
Mary's Month
Mary's Month

Although 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

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Blessed MotherSponsaChristiMay 5, 2026Mary, Feast Days, May Crowning, prayer, liturgical year Comments
A Word from St. Paul of the Cross
A Word from St. Paul of the Cross

Today, 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!

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Passionist SaintsSponsaChristiApril 28, 2026St. Paul of the Cross, quote, Feast Days Comments
Tradition in the Kitchen
Tradition in the Kitchen

Over 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!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiApril 20, 2026Sourdough, traditional cooking, Nature, Monastery kitchen Comments
Glimpses of a Monastic Triduum
Glimpses of a Monastic Triduum

The 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 …

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LiturgySponsaChristiApril 13, 2026Easter, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Photos of Nuns, photos, celebration, liturgy Comments
He is Risen - Alleluia!
He is Risen - Alleluia!

Alleluia! Praise the Lord! Oh! what a victorious word that is! This is the song of praise sung by the victorious citizens of paradise.

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LiturgySponsaChristiApril 5, 2026Easter, St. Paul of the Cross, quote Comments
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