Today we took a look at Revelation 7, which presents an “interlude” between the breaking of the first six seals and the breaking of the seventh.
Read MoreThe hymns of praise we have been reading in our community scripture study of the book of Revelation inspired us to anticipate the worship of heaven with a Sunday afternoon “Praise and Worship Hour.”
Read MoreIn this chapter of Revelation, some of the more wild and terrifying imagery takes center stage as the Lamb breaks each seal on the mysterious scroll.
Read MoreOn October 20, 2018, feast of our holy founder, St. Paul of the Cross, our aspirant, Theresa, had the great joy of being received into the next step of formation: Postulancy!
Read MoreToday, we resume our Scripture study with Revelation chapters 4 and 5, which describe the glorious heavenly Liturgy and introduce the all-important figure of the Lamb.
Read MoreIn mid-September, the normally black-and-white world of our monastery got a little splash of color - we were visited by two Handmaids of the Precious Blood from New Market, TN!
Read MoreOur recent October Vocation Retreat brought four wonderful young women from all around the US to St. Joseph Monastery.
Read MoreAs we start our Novena for our Holy Founder’s feast day, we renew our perseverance in prayer!
Read MoreThe Institute on Religious Life (IRL) recently rolled out a redesigned version of their website devoted to promotion of contemplative vocations, CloisteredLife.com.
Read MoreThe Passionist Fathers are gearing up for the Tricentenary of the founding of Passionist Congregation’s male branch, and as part of their preparations they teamed up with EWTN on the production of a new, original documentary-drama film on the life of our Holy Founder!
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Read MoreIn our sharing today we picked up the pace, discussing the last three Letters to the Churches.
Read MoreDuring her time in Lucca, Italy, Sr. Mary Agnes had the opportunity to visit Rome for a few days to see some of the major site, especially those which were dear to our Holy Founder, Saint Paul of the Cross.
Read MoreWe began our sharing today by noting the interesting connection between Christ’s praise of the Thyatiran church and His criticism of it. These Christians are clearly fervent, and their faith is alive and growing. However, this personal holiness is not enough.
Read MoreThe last days of Summer are dwindling away, so it’s an excellent time to look back over the past few months with gratitude for the many blessings God has bestowed on us.
Read MoreFr. Austin Dominic Litke, OP (Province of St. Joseph) gave us a series of conferences on the Fathers of the Church, especially focusing on their interpretations of the Psalms.
Read MoreToday’s sharing opened with some thoughts about the city of Pergamum itself.
Read MoreToday’s discussion centered on Our Lord’s beautiful words of encouragement to the persecuted Church in Smyrna.
Read MoreThe Western Kentucky Catholic, newspaper for our local Diocese of Owensboro, recently ran an article featuring Mother Catherine Marie's new call to service in Italy.
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday, Sept 15, Feast of Our Mother of Sorrows, for a Holy Hour of Reparation to atone for the sins of sexual abuse and cover-up and to ask God’s healing for all abuse victims.
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