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Visit of the Passionist Jubilee Icon
Visit of the Passionist Jubilee Icon

On January 30th, we were blessed to host the Passionist Jubilee Icon and special relic of our founder, St. Paul of the Cross, as it makes its way around the world during the Tricentennial celebration of the Passionist Congregation.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiFebruary 3, 2020Tricentennial, Jubilee Icon, St Paul of the Cross, Passionists, Jubilaeum, anniversary Comments
Breaking Open the Word - 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Breaking Open the Word - 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Our Scripture sharing this week really focused in on the Second Reading, the great call of St. Paul for unity among the Corinthians to whom he is writing. We explored how Christians in the 21st century can live out St. Paul’s advice.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiJanuary 30, 2020Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Year A Comment
Another Passionist Saint?
Another Passionist Saint?

The cause for canonization is moving forward for Sr. Carmelina Tarantino, a Sister of St. Paul of the Cross.

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Passionist SaintsSponsaChristiJanuary 28, 2020holy passionistsComment
Stone Walls do not a Prison Make
Stone Walls do not a Prison Make

Today we share with you an interesting article on contemplative life by Br. Cyril Stola, OP.

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiJanuary 23, 2020cloister, contemplative life Comments
Breaking Open the Word - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Breaking Open the Word - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Let’s dive into the rich readings for this last day of Christmas!

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiJanuary 14, 2020Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Year A, baptismComment
Breaking Open the Word - Feast of the Holy Family
Breaking Open the Word - Feast of the Holy Family

The Church, in holding up Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model, presents us with Scriptures that show the foundation of holy and happy family (and community) life: selfless love for God and for one another.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiJanuary 2, 2020Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Year A, Holy Family, Christmas Comments
On the 6th Day of Christmas...
On the 6th Day of Christmas...

the Sisters give to thee:
some photos of our festive Christmas tree!

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ChristmasSponsaChristiDecember 30, 2019Christmas, Christmas Tree, decorating Comments
Christmas Greetings from the Nuns
Christmas Greetings from the Nuns

Warm greetings and a promise of prayer from the community here at St. Joseph Monastery.

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ChristmasSponsaChristiDecember 24, 2019Christmas Comments
Breaking Open the Word - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A
Breaking Open the Word - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A

This Sunday, it’s as if the Church can’t help herself – she’s so excited about the coming of her Lord that she is already giving us readings about Christmas day!

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiDecember 24, 2019Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Advent, Year AComment
Venite Adoremus: 2019 Christmas Liturgy Schedule
Venite Adoremus: 2019 Christmas Liturgy Schedule

Come pray with us as we celebrate the Lord’s Nativity!

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LiturgySponsaChristiDecember 23, 2019Christmas, liturgyComment
Prayer: Advent & the Passionist Pillars
Prayer: Advent & the Passionist Pillars

Mary is a model of the spirit of prayer, especially in the Gospel of Luke.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiDecember 22, 2019passionist spirituality, Mary, Blessed Mother, APP19, prayerComment
Breaking Open the Word - Third Sunday of Advent, Year A
Breaking Open the Word - Third Sunday of Advent, Year A

This Sunday, the Church calls on all of her children to rejoice (Gaudete), for the coming of the Lord is near!

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiDecember 20, 2019Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Advent, Year AComment
Saints & Sidewalk Chalk
Saints & Sidewalk Chalk

Our chalk-wielding resident hoodlums, Sr. Cecilia Maria and Sr. Frances Marie, chose the illustrate a poem of the newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman for their annual sidewalk art feature in the cloister courtyard.

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiDecember 18, 2019recreation, sidewalk chalk, Monastic Art, creativity, St. John Henry Newman Comments
Solitude: Advent & the Passionist Pillars
Solitude: Advent & the Passionist Pillars

The spirit of solitude was dear to St. Paul of the Cross and is marvelously illuminated by the Advent life of Our Lady.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiDecember 15, 2019passionist spirituality, Mary, Blessed Mother, solitude, APP19Comment
Breaking Open the Word - Second Sunday of Advent, Year A
Breaking Open the Word - Second Sunday of Advent, Year A

This Sunday the Church presented us with a beautiful selection of readings, all pointing towards the imminent hope of the coming Messiah.

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiDecember 12, 2019Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Advent, Year A Comment
A Late-Autumn Trek
A Late-Autumn Trek

The intrepid adventurers, Sr. Miriam Esther and Sr. Frances Marie, decided to spend the morning of our Thanksgiving Day gaudeamus on a hike through the woods.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiDecember 11, 2019woods, Nature, hiking, recreation Comments
Poverty: Advent & the Passionist Pillars
Poverty: Advent & the Passionist Pillars

Poverty shines brightly in the life of Mary during this season of Advent - how can we imitate her spirit?

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiDecember 8, 2019poverty, passionist spirituality, Mary, Blessed Mother, APP19 Comment
Breaking Open the Word - First Sunday of Advent, Year A
Breaking Open the Word - First Sunday of Advent, Year A

As we begin a new liturgical year, we here at St. Joseph’s invite you to join us as we revive our Scripture sharing blog posts!

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Lectio DivinaSponsaChristiDecember 5, 2019Scripture, Nuns Reflections, meditations, Advent, second coming, Year A Comment
Autumn Guests
Autumn Guests

Autumn brought a variety of vocation visitors to the monastery.

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DiscernmentSponsaChristiDecember 3, 2019Vocation Promotion, nun runComment
Advent & the Passionist Pillars
Advent & the Passionist Pillars

As we move with the Church through the liturgical year, each mystery she sets before our eyes sheds fresh light upon the fundamentals of Passionist life. The beautiful season of Advent now beginning is no exception.

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiDecember 1, 2019St Paul of the Cross, last will and testament, passionist spirituality, solitude, poverty, Advent, APP19, prayer Comment
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