Enjoying Autumn Days at the Monastery

Our community begins our 4 day retreat tomorrow to prepare for our annual devotional renewal of vows to take place during Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple on November 21st. This is also Pro Orantibus Day! Please do keep us in your prayers and be assured of ours during these sacred days.

I thought you would enjoy seeing some fall photos from around the monastery.

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fallwalk2011blog

An animated chat during noon recreation

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stationsshrines2011blog

Sr. Mary Therese with her 2 brothers, cousin and nephew were here to install beautiful shrines they crafted for each Stations of the Cross. Now her brother Lawrence is refurbishing each station!  God reward you!

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pinetreesfall2011blog

The pine trail on Calvary Heights

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SMAnScemSrmfall2011blog

Enjoying an autumn walk

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courtyard1fall2011blog

First hard freeze - left side of courtyard

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courtyard2fall2011blog

Right side of courtyard

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crucifixfallmoon2011blog

Calvary Heights - don't miss the moon in the upper left

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sambirthday2011blog

Sr. Ann Miriam's birthday

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stgemmasbridgefall2011blog

St. Gemma's trail

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pruningday2011blog

Sr. Mary Andrea's family here to prune trees and bushes

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crucifixshadow2011blog

Love crucified

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crucifixbackfall2011blog

Love thirsting to be loved...