“Where can the weak find a place of firm security and peace, except in the wounds of the Savior? Indeed, the more secure is my place there the more He can do to help me …”
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Fr. Jeff is a friend of Sister Maria Faustina’s and a priest from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and he gave a beautiful homily about the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother, and what this great mystery can teach us in our own walk with God. With Father’s permission, we share the text of that homily in the hope that it will lift your hearts and draw you closer to Our Lord and His Mother!
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Today the Bridegroom claims his bride, the Church, since Christ has washed her sins away in Jordan's waters; the Magi hasten with their gifts to the royal wedding; and the wedding guests rejoice, for Christ has changed water into wine, alleluia.
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Often we come to the Saints asking for their intercession for a particular need, or studying their example of virtue to emulate in our own lives. But today, Holy Mother Church reminds us of another aspect of devotion to the Saints: simply rejoicing in their Heavenly glory!
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“I have strong confidence in God that He will pour the gifts of the Holy Spirit into your heart with greater fullness at the coming solemnity of Pentecost.”
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The great “feast of feasts” was two weeks ago today … but the celebration is far from over! Holy Mother Church wants to make sure her children prolong the observance of Easter, and so the liturgies during these 50 days of joy are replete with that victorious Resurrection cry: Alleluia!
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Speak, Mary, declaring
What thou sawest wayfaring:
”The tomb of Christ, Who is living,
The glory of Jesus’ Resurrection!”
Now that His heart is opened and His hands with wounds are lit,
There is no cross of our living where His body will not fit,
There is no sin of ours for which He has not a wound.
“How marvelous the power of the Cross; how great beyond all telling the glory of the Passion: here is the judgment-seat of the Lord …”
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We inadvertently posted the wrong times for two of our Easter Sunday liturgies! Solemn Lauds will be at 7:15 AM, and the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection will be at 8 AM. We apologize for the mistake and still look forward to seeing many of you next week!
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On November 21st, Passionist Nuns around the world renew their five holy vows. This November 22nd, Passionists around the world will also be celebrating our 300th anniversary! …We at St. Joseph’s Monastery will be celebrating both occasions this Saturday, and we invite you to join us via live-stream!
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On a personal level, how does one rekindle a desire to receive our Sacramental Lord? Perhaps the key lies not so much in looking at ourselves as looking at Him.
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Come pray with us as we celebrate the Lord’s Nativity!
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From June 23-25, we held our customary 40 Hour devotions.
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Photo highlights of our Holy Week celebrations!
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In past years, we have shared with you all the beautiful reflections of Mother Catherine Marie on this, the holiest week of the year. Here are all her musings, gathered into one place.
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View the schedule of our 2019 Holy Week Liturgies.
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O come, let us adore Him! Join us for the liturgies of Christmas.
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Lo! A new liturgical season has descended upon the monastery!
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As we journey into this Lenten season which culminates the the Church's celebration of the Paschal Mystery in the Triduum - a real high-point of the liturgical year for everyone but especially for us as Passionists - we would like to share with you a letter from Fr. Joachim Rego, CP, Superior General, to the worldwide Passionist Family.
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