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7 Stages of Discernment - The First Stage
7 Stages of Discernment - The First Stage

I thought I would share with you the 7 Stages of Discernment that Fr. Brett A Brannen talks about in his book To Save A Thousand Souls: A Guide to Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood.

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DiscernmentSponsa ChristiJune 10, 2019discernment, 7 stages of discernment Comment
Hot Off the Press: 2019 Spring Newsletter
Hot Off the Press: 2019 Spring Newsletter

We are almost halfway through 2019, and what a year it has been!

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NewsSponsaChristiJune 5, 2019news, Passionist Nuns Newsletter, 2019, springtime Comments
Consider the...Daisies?
Consider the...Daisies?

Today begins our second community retreat. We’re sure to see the Marys out marveling at the beauty of creation and praising the Creator!

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NatureSponsaChristiMay 21, 2019St. Paul of the Cross, retreat, springtime Comments
Jubilaeum - Reflecting on Gratitude
Jubilaeum - Reflecting on Gratitude

As Passionists worldwide continue to prepare for the 300th anniversary of the congregation’s foundation, the Passionist men have release a new issue of their Jubilaeum bulletin.

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Passionist HistorySponsaChristiMay 18, 2019Passionist News, Passionist Men, Jubilaeum, St Paul of the CrossComment
International Congregation, Local Interest
International Congregation, Local Interest

Recently, The Western Kentucky Catholic, our local diocesan newspaper, ran an article on Mother Catherine Marie’s election as Mother President.

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NewsSponsaChristiMay 13, 2019Monastic Congregation, Passionist News, Western Kentucky Catholic Comment
Tiptoeing Through the Tulips
Tiptoeing Through the Tulips

Springtime is always lovely in Kentucky, and we always look forward to extra time out in God’s creation during retreat.

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NatureSponsaChristiMay 4, 2019Monastery Garden, flowers, retreat, springtime Comments
In the News - Retreat House Featured in Local Paper
In the News - Retreat House Featured in Local Paper

Last weekend, the local newspaper featured an article on our monastery and retreat house!

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NewsSponsaChristiMay 2, 2019retreat house, passionist nuns, Messenger-Inquirer Comments
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words

On this Octave day of Easter, we gathered to discuss the final session of our study on the Passion. Our topic was the Seven Last Words of Christ, a theme that has long inspired the devotion of Christian authors and mystics.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiApril 30, 2019Paschal Mystery, No Greater Love, Dr. Edward Sri, Lent, Scripture, crucifixion, seven last words, words from the cross Comment
Easter 2019 - Exult, let us Exult!
Easter 2019 - Exult, let us Exult!

As part of our Easter celebrations, we often have an Easter Egg hunt in the cloister courtyard.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiApril 28, 2019Easter, easter eggs, recreation, games Comments
The {Holy} Week in Review
The {Holy} Week in Review

Photo highlights of our Holy Week celebrations!

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LiturgySponsaChristiApril 24, 2019Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, Good Friday, liturgyComment
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Trust
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Trust

No sooner has Good Friday drawn to a close than Holy Mother Church begins to anticipate the Resurrection. Holy Saturday’s liturgy is rife with psalms that speak of the confident rest of the soul who trusts in the Lord.

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Paschal MysterySponsaChristiApril 20, 2019virtues, sea of the Passion, Holy Week, Holy Saturday, rest Comment
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Silence
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Silence

Few words are recorded of Christ during His Passion. Unjustly condemned, He does not speak out to defend Himself and argue His case. Mocked and abused, He does not return insult or protest the harsh treatment.

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Paschal MysterySponsaChristiApril 19, 2019virtues, sea of the Passion, silence, Good Friday, Holy Week Comment
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Loving Obedience
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Loving Obedience

When the Lord entered the Garden of Gethsemane, He left us the ultimate model of surrender to the Father’s will. The cross looming before His eyes, yet His filial love of the Father led Him to pray only that His Father’s will be accomplished.

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Paschal MysterySponsaChristiApril 18, 2019virtues, sea of the Passion, abandonment to the will of God, will of God, Agony in the Garden, obedience, Holy ThursdayComment
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Way of the Cross
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Way of the Cross

Today, as a fitting start to the holiest week of the year, we discussed Our Lord’s Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiApril 17, 2019Paschal Mystery, No Greater Love, Dr. Edward Sri, Lent, Scripture, way of the cross, stations of the cross, crucifixionComment
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Humility
Fishing in the Sea of the Passion: Humility

Jesus makes a triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem, and yet in the midst of a splendid reception He is eminently humble. The note of humility resounds through the liturgy of Palm Sunday, in the prayers and in the scripture readings.

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Paschal MysterySponsaChristiApril 14, 2019humility, Palm Sunday, virtues, sea of the Passion Comments
Holy Week Reflections
Holy Week Reflections

In past years, we have shared with you all the beautiful reflections of Mother Catherine Marie on this, the holiest week of the year. Here are all her musings, gathered into one place.

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Paschal Mystery, LiturgySponsaChristiApril 13, 2019Holy Week, meditations, Nuns Reflections, Passion of Jesus, liturgy Comments
Come Pray With Us: Holy Week Liturgies 2019
Come Pray With Us: Holy Week Liturgies 2019

View the schedule of our 2019 Holy Week Liturgies.

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LiturgySponsaChristiApril 12, 2019Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter, liturgy Comment
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Trial Before Pilate
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Trial Before Pilate

Today’s session focused on the many facets of Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiApril 11, 2019Paschal Mystery, No Greater Love, Dr. Edward Sri, Lent, Scripture, Trial of Jesus, Pontius PilateComment
Scenes from the Life of St. Gabriel Possenti
Scenes from the Life of St. Gabriel Possenti

In honor of St. Gabriel’s feast day the novitiate members and some of the younger nuns treated us to a skit based on his life.

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Passionist SaintsSponsaChristiApril 9, 2019St- Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, skits, Humor Comments
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Arrest and Nighttime Trial
No Greater Love: Reflections on the Arrest and Nighttime Trial

In this session, Dr. Sri covers the arrest of Jesus and His trial before the Sanhedrin, giving us plenty of material for discussion!

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiApril 3, 2019Paschal Mystery, No Greater Love, Dr. Edward Sri, Lent, Scripture, Arrest of Jesus, St. Peter, Trial of JesusComment
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