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Renovation Transformation
Renovation Transformation

This final phase of our Cherish the Flame project is slated to be complete near the end of April, and we’re seeing the transformation take place day by day. It’s not quite time for “before and after” photos, but enjoy some images of the progress!

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NewsSponsaChristiMarch 13, 2025Cherish the Flame, renovation, refectory, Monastery kitchen, photos Comments
A Passionist Thought for Your Ash Wednesday
A Passionist Thought for Your Ash Wednesday

"Entrust yourself entirely to God. He is a Father and a most loving Father at that …”

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Passionist LifeSponsaChristiMarch 5, 2025St Paul of the Cross, lent, Monastic Moments Comments
A Gift to Warm Our Hearts - and Our Seedlings!
A Gift to Warm Our Hearts - and Our Seedlings!

Despite an unusually cold and snowy February, we’re already looking forward to planting some items in our garden - thanks to the ingenuity and generosity of one young man!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiFebruary 24, 2025Eagle Scout, Monastery Garden, cloister walkways, Vegetables, Volunteers Comments
A "Valentine" from the Heart of Christ
A "Valentine" from the Heart of Christ

On this day so associated with love, we pray that each of you would experience the love of our Crucified and Risen Savior in a special way!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiFebruary 14, 2025Monastic Moments, Sacred Heart of Jesus Comments
Podcast for World Day of Consecrated Life
Podcast for World Day of Consecrated Life

Some of you may recall the interview that our Sr. Miriam Esther did for the Consecrated podcast last January. By God’s grace, this start-up podcast has really grown and flourished!

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NewsSponsaChristiFebruary 3, 2025consecrated life, podcast, interview Comments
A Closer Look at the HFW: Chapter Room
A Closer Look at the HFW: Chapter Room

One of the most significant (and beautiful!) additions that the Holy Family Wing has brought to our monastic home is the new Chapter Room.

But wait - what is a Chapter Room, exactly?

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiJanuary 28, 2025holy family wing, Chapter Room, contemplative life Comments
A Change of CAT-egory ...
A Change of CAT-egory ...

Remember Josie, our furry new postulant?

Well, we have recently learned that she won’t be able to be a Passionist Nun after all … because “she” is a HE!

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NewsSponsaChristiJanuary 20, 2025josie, Josē, cat, Humor, news Comments
Snow Day(s)!
Snow Day(s)!

As contemplatives, we strive to see God’s love in all things - and some days, this is easier than others. We recently had an unusual amount of snowfall for our area … so unusual that it merited not one, but TWO free afternoons to enjoy this Epiphanytide gift from our Divine Bridegroom!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiJanuary 16, 2025snow days, Humor, sledding, Aspirancy, discernment Comments
Pray with Us for the CA Wildfire Victims
Pray with Us for the CA Wildfire Victims

For the past week, our nation has watched in horror as raging wildfires have wreaked havoc in the most populous county in the United States: Los Angeles.

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PrayerSponsaChristiJanuary 13, 2025prayer, intercession, fire Comments
A New Phase for the New Year!
A New Phase for the New Year!

As we enter into this Jubilee Year 2025, the long-awaited final phase of our project - the renovation of our refectory and kitchen - has begun! On Thursday, January 2nd, a group of men with JMJ Construction arrived bright and early to seal off our refectory area with plastic sheeting and to begin the demolition phase.

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NewsSponsaChristiJanuary 3, 2025Cherish the Flame, Building Project, Monastery kitchen, refectory, renovation Comments
Christmas Wishes
Christmas Wishes

“A little Child is born for us today,
Little and yet called the Mighty God,
Alleluia!”

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ChristmasSponsaChristiDecember 25, 2024Monastic Moments, Christmas Comments
Welcome, Josie!!
Welcome, Josie!!

Our newest postulant is a bit furrier than any we’ve ever had before …

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NewsSponsaChristiDecember 21, 2024news, pets, cat, josie Comments
A Closer Look at the HFW: Community Room
A Closer Look at the HFW: Community Room

Back when we first heard the Lord’s invitation to consider a building and renovation project to help our monastic home better serve the needs of our community, one of the first places we decided to re-imagine was our recreation room.

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiDecember 14, 2024holy family wing, Cherish the Flame, recreation Comments
Advent 2024 Vocation Retreat - Plus an Advent "funny"!
Advent 2024 Vocation Retreat - Plus an Advent "funny"!

This year, three young women joined us to experience Passionist life for a weekend through prayer, presentations, and recreation times with the Nuns. It was a joy to welcome Katherine, Hannah, and Jacinta to our “little monastery in the big woods” last Friday-Sunday.

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DiscernmentSponsaChristiDecember 4, 2024Vocation Retreat, discernment, Advent, hu Comments
One Foot in Eden
One Foot in Eden

The poem our Sisters chose to illustrate this year is Edwin Muir’s beautiful and thought-provoking meditation on the kingdom parable of the weeds and wheat (or, in this case, the corn and tares).

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Contemplative LifeSponsaChristiNovember 21, 2024sidewalk chalk, poetry, meditations, Nuns Reflections Comments
Honoring Our Co-Foundress
Honoring Our Co-Foundress

Today, November 16th, we commemorate the death of our Co-Foundress, the first Passionist Nun, Mother Mary Crucified. She was chosen by St. Paul of the Cross to lead the first monastery of our Congregation

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Passionist SaintsSponsaChristiNovember 16, 2024Mother Mary Crucified, anniversary Comments
How To Pray the Mass, Part 5: Alleluia
How To Pray the Mass, Part 5: Alleluia

Most people - Catholics and non-Catholics alike - are very familiar with the word “alleluia.” It is used in all sorts of contexts, sacred and secular, as an outburst of joy and celebration. Fewer people, including Catholics, know the actual meaning of the word.

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LiturgySponsaChristiNovember 13, 2024Holy Mass, prayer, liturgy Comments
Happy News!
Happy News!

Last Wednesday, our Sr. Miriam Esther of the Sacred Heart renewed her temporary vows during Mass!

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MilestonesSponsaChristiNovember 4, 2024Sr. Miriam Esther, Vows, anniversary Comments
In Loving Memory: Msgr. Bernard A. Powers
In Loving Memory: Msgr. Bernard A. Powers

On Friday, October 25th, 2024, a very special soul passed from this world to the arms of the Father. Msgr. Bernard Powers was a priest of the Diocese of Owensboro, a Passionist Oblate, and a dearly beloved friend of our community.

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NewsSponsaChristiOctober 30, 2024Passionist Oblates, Msgr Bernard Powers, Death Comments
Guess Who?
Guess Who?

On October 8th, we held a half-day Gaudeamus celebration in honor of our monastery’s 78th anniversary of foundation. Among the entertainment for the occasion was a clever game designed by Sr. Bethany Marie. We enjoyed it so much that we thought you’d like to try it out too!

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MiscellaneousSponsaChristiOctober 22, 2024Photos of Nuns, baby photos, games Comments
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