Here they are: photos of the long-awaited day of Sr. Miriam Esther’s vestition!
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The joyous day has finally arrived, and former-postulant Theresa has been transformed into a Passionist Novice.
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As we approach the glorious feast of our holy founder, St. Paul of the Cross, Mother Catherine Marie has shared a new circular letter.
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Fr. Joachim Rego, CP, has written a wonderful reflection on the relationship between the newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman and our Passionist Bl. Dominic Barberi.
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Our chaplain drew out the connection between the life of the Passionist and the mysteries of the Rosary as we celebrated our Foundation Day this week.
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Today, as we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of our presence in the Diocese of Owensboro, we give special thanks and praise to the Lord for His great mercy and providence for us over all these years!
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Find out what’s been happening around St. Joseph Monastery - this issue of our newsletter is packed!
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Perhaps you’ve noticed an unfamiliar nun in some of our pictures over the past few months. Sr. Daniela from Sao Paolo Brazil has been with us for about 5 months, learning English, sharing in our community life, and working closely with Mother Catherine Marie on matters of the new Monastic Congregation.
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The Sunday Gospel was close to home for this week, as one of the nuns recently found herself in the shoes of the lady seeking the lost coin in the Gospel passage.
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Recently, we decided to test out some new sturdy lawn chairs from a generous friend, and had some fun in the process…
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Last week, the Holy Name Retreat Center Board of Directors made their way from Houston, TX to our Retreat House.
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Today (August 30, 2019) at 5pm(ET)/4pm(CT), our Sr. Cecilia Maria will be interviewed by Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ on his radio show, The Catholic Current. To listen to their discussion of Passionist life and its relevance in the world today, tune in to The Station of the Cross.
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Each year, the summer brings us an array of exciting events. The Feast of the Assumption, our American Independence Day, the onslaught of cicadas and near-weekly thunderstorms…but perhaps foremost among them is The Great Fridge Clean.
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Our Postulant has been acting a little odd lately…
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We recently updated our horarium - here is our new public prayer schedule!
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If you could eavesdrop on the monastery Arts & Crafts room some Saturday afternoon, you might hear something a little different from our customary work silence…
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Miss a step? Review the 7 Stages of Discernment all in one place.
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August’s bright and sunny arrival has brought us a welcome gift - loads of corn from a dear friend of the community!
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Stage 7: Moral Certitude - Stage 7 is not really a stage of discernment so much as an end to discernment. This woman is no longer asking God if she should become a nun; rather, she has achieved moral certitude that this is God’s will for her.
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The 4th of July brought our customary Independence Day gaudeamus. It was a joyful day of fraternal fellowship and celebration of our country’s heritage of freedom.
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