The final four chapters of Revelation are dedicated to the glorious victory of God over evil, the revelation of the New Jerusalem, and the climactic “wedding of the Lamb.”
Read More
The symbols in these chapters are not limited to the first century A.D. As with all of Scripture, they have meaning for us today. Regardless of how you interpret the historical meaning of the harlot and the beast, the lesson is clear: riches and power corrupt.
Read More
Christmas message from Mother John Mary and the community.
Read More
An early Christmas gift to you (before it becomes completely out of season), some pictures of our monastery celebration of Thanksgiving!
Read More
A closer look at these chapters reveals many spiritual “gems” worth praying over!
Read More
O come, let us adore Him! Join us for the liturgies of Christmas.
Read More
Today’s chapters give a vivid description of the Dragon’s servants, the two beasts, as well as a consoling glimpse into Heaven.
Read More
A new comic from Postulant Theresa and some wonderful good news!
Read More
Today we reached the “heart” of Revelation, John’s visions of the Woman and the Dragon.
Read More
Lo! A new liturgical season has descended upon the monastery!
Read More
This neighborhood is really starting to go downhill…we were once again the victims of street artists on a chalking spree!
Read More
With the array of feasts and the cycle of liturgical seasons, we are never at a loss for things to celebrate, but now the international Passionist family is preparing for a particularly glorious celebration special to our congregation.
Read More
These two chapters of Revelation are packed with mysterious visions, symbolic numbers, and veiled Old Testament references!
Read More
Signs are all around us, communicating information and meaning. A monastery too, is a silent sign. I have witnessed over the years an amazing communication of the Holy Spirit that happens in the minds and hearts of people who drive onto this property, this holy ground.
Read More
At the start of Chapter 8, the enormous power of intercessory prayer is on display.
Read More
Today we took a look at Revelation 7, which presents an “interlude” between the breaking of the first six seals and the breaking of the seventh.
Read More
The hymns of praise we have been reading in our community scripture study of the book of Revelation inspired us to anticipate the worship of heaven with a Sunday afternoon “Praise and Worship Hour.”
Read More
In this chapter of Revelation, some of the more wild and terrifying imagery takes center stage as the Lamb breaks each seal on the mysterious scroll.
Read More
On October 20, 2018, feast of our holy founder, St. Paul of the Cross, our aspirant, Theresa, had the great joy of being received into the next step of formation: Postulancy!
Read More
Today, we resume our Scripture study with Revelation chapters 4 and 5, which describe the glorious heavenly Liturgy and introduce the all-important figure of the Lamb.
Read More