Fr. Jeff is a friend of Sister Maria Faustina’s and a priest from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and he gave a beautiful homily about the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother, and what this great mystery can teach us in our own walk with God. With Father’s permission, we share the text of that homily in the hope that it will lift your hearts and draw you closer to Our Lord and His Mother!
Read MoreAugust 15th was a day full of graces and blessings, and a large group of family and friends came to share in the celebration of Sr. Frances Marie’s perpetual profession. We thought you would enjoy reading the homily given by Deacon Matt Wenke (Sister Frances Marie’s father) at Solemn Vespers that evening.
Read MoreAs we mentioned in our previous post, Aspirant Hannah has now officially entered the monastery! On May 31st, she knelt at the enclosure door with her parents for the simple but beautiful entrance ceremony.
Read MoreIn the homily he delivered for our May Vespers service, Deacon Bruce beautifully explored the life of St. Gemma and the lessons she teaches us about the “Gospel of suffering,” to use St. John Paul II’s term. Why do good people suffer? How can a good God allow all the suffering in our world? What is the connection between our suffering and that of Jesus?
Read MoreA little food for thought - the homily preached during the Mass of Perpetual Passionist Profession of Sr. Cecilia Maria, CP.
Read MoreToday we find ourselves immersed in the Sacred Passion of the Crucified Christ. It is an immersion into Revelation’s greatest truth…. Wisdom’s greatest enlightenment, Love’s greatest gift. Paul of the Cross says: "...the immersion of the soul in the sea of his most holy passion … is his greatest and most astounding work of divine love.”
Read MoreOn Friday, December 8, our chapel was transformed into a winter wonderland of blue and white as we celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the first profession of vows of another member of St. Joseph Monastery. We'd like to share the wonderful homily preached for the occasion by our chaplain, Fr. Lou Caporiccio, CPM!
Read MoreThere are so many beautiful things going on here this afternoon. It's like holding up the proverbial diamond and letting the light rays reflect off each of the many facets. Where shall we begin? Let's look at the first reading Jeremiah: " Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you." There you have it. We could stop here; of course you know we won't.
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