Indeed, Easter is the beginning of a “new day” — the “day” of redemption! So, during this Paschal Season, how can we not “rejoice and be glad” that Christ has won the victory for us? Here in the monastery, this joy overflows from the liturgy to everyday life. Enjoy a glimpse of our community’s “rejoicing and gladness” this Easter!
Read MoreOn November 8th, we held a community celebration in honor of our Silver Jubilarian, Mother John Mary. In accordance with venerable tradition, a group of Sisters had spent the past few weeks (and months!) laboring over a very special performance for the “nun of the day” …
Read MoreDear blog followers and friends, we ask your prayers as we enter into our annual 4-day retreat! We join the worldwide community of Passionist Nuns in preparing for the renewal of our five vows on November 21st, the Feast of the Presentation of Mary.
Read MoreSeptember 14th and 15th are very special days in the heart of every Passionist, and we look forward eagerly each year to the “double feasts” that so beautifully sum up our charism.
Read MoreIt is our heartfelt desire that you experience the love of our Savior in a new and deeper way during this holy season. The Word was made flesh — for YOU!
Read MoreAs we celebrate Our Lady today on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we also — and fittingly — remember her beloved spouse, St. Joseph, as his Jubilee Year closes. Our community has even more reason for rejoicing today, as our Sr. Maria Faustina makes her renewal of temporary vows.
Read More“Let us make ourselves as children with Jesus … let us be humble and simple as children by an exact obedience, by purity of heart, by love of holy poverty …”
Read MoreBlessed Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! This year, this glorious feast falls on the same day as the Presentation of Our Lady in the Temple — a very special feast to the heart of St. Paul of the Cross.
Read More75 Years ago today, our five Foundresses took possession of their new monastery-to-be in Western Kentucky. Please join with us in thanking God for their fidelity and generous sacrifices that have been bearing fruit for three quarters of a century!
Read MoreYou are all in our hearts and prayers as we celebrate two of the most important feasts in our Passionist calendar! May our Sorrowful Mother lead each one of you to a deeper appreciation and love of her Son’s saving Cross!
Read MoreListen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, the sun, and the whole world. Notice how they preach to you a sermon full of love, of praise, of God …
Read MoreO Mary, “Summa Contemplatrix,” Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Read MoreThe Sisters were very ready to break out into alleluias and celebration after a long forty days of fasting, prayer, and waiting, so on Easter Sunday the novitiate led us in a unique Easter egg scavenger hunt.
Read MoreWe recently had our annual “Gaudeamus” (free day) in honor of Mother John Mary’s feast day, and it was certainly a day to remember! From a breakfast featuring pineapple-upside-down pancakes, to a skit based on a speech by Flannery O’Connor, to a long woods walk, we fit in as much “nun fun” as we possibly could.
Read MoreWe have had one busy summer here at St. Joseph’s— so busy, in fact, that many of the monastery “happenings” haven’t ended up on the blog!
Read MoreOne of the most beautiful things about the religious life is community. We are not just coworkers or even friends living together — we are truly Sisters in the Lord, Sisters who share all of life’s joys and sorrows in a profound union of hearts.
Read MoreThis October 7th, feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Joseph’s Monastery marked 74 years of Passionist life in the Diocese of Owensboro —only one more year until our Diamond Jubilee!
Read MoreOur community enjoyed our traditional Independence Day “Gaudeamus” (free day) together, filled with all sorts of sisterly fun and tasty food.
Read MoreOne favorite hobby of many nuns is gardening — there is something prayerful about working so closely with God’s creation.
Read MoreThe temperatures have finally started to warm up here in rural Kentucky, and all the Sisters have been eager to take advantage of the nice weather!
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