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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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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Last Wednesday, our Sr. Miriam Esther of the Sacred Heart renewed her temporary vows during Mass!
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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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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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The next room in our tour of the Holy Family Wing isn’t really a “room” at all - but it is a very cherished part of our new community spaces nonetheless. The portico (covered porch), which extends its cloister walkway “arms” around the entire new wing, has become a popular site for prayer, recreation, and simply enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.
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Pope Francis has called upon Catholics throughout the world to observe October 7th as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Middle East. After all, prayer - especially the powerful prayer of the Holy Rosary - has proved a powerful “weapon of choice” in many conflicts.
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In honor of the two angelic feasts this week (the Archangels on Sept 29th and the Guardian Angels on Oct 2nd), a group of Sisters created a sidewalk mural depicting these heavenly guardians.
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Now that the Holy Family Wing is becoming a part of daily life here at St. Joseph’s, we wanted to share with you a little more about the significance of these new community spaces - plus some “candid camera” shots of the different rooms in use!
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Every year, we as Passionists look forward to celebrating these two very special days: the Triumph of the Cross (Sept 14) and Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept 15). Even though the latter feast is not celebrated liturgically this year (since it falls on a Sunday), it is still a festive and joyous occasion in community!
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From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have carried on the Jewish custom of singing the Psalms - those lyrical hymn-prayers of the Old Testament that express the whole range of human emotion and experience of God
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Dear friends, I bring to you glad tidings of a long-desired event … we have officially moved in to our new Holy Family Wing!!!
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Some of you might be wondering what ever became of Katelyn and Carolina – the two young women who came to our cloister last year as part of their discerning a vocation to found a new religious community.
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In this little moment, you have the chance to silently gather up your intentions and place them upon the altar. Remember, the ordained priest is not the only one who offers the Mass! You, as a baptismal priest, are called to offer the Liturgy in your own way. For whom, or for what, do you offer it?
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We’re moving in to the Holy Family Wing this week (!!) and hope to have photos soon, but in the meantime we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss reading our latest newsletter!
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Window #1 commemorates the foundation of the Passionist Congregation in 1720, when St. Paul of the Cross made his 40-day retreat in Castellazzo, Italy, and wrote the first Rule. We couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek at some of Donna Baldacci’s beautiful work in progress!
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This Wednesday marked the beginning of a momentous occasion for the U.S. Catholic Church - the 10th National Eucharistic Congress! This “climax” of the National Eucharistic Revival has brought 50,000 Catholics to Indianapolis for 5 intense days of prayer, fellowship, and learning about our incredible Faith
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If we participate actively and fruitfully in this seemingly small part of the liturgy, it will open our hearts to receive God’s grace more fully in the parts to follow. Let’s focus on just two elements of the Penitential Rite …
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On June 15th, we held our Mass of Thanksgiving for Sr. Mary Veronica’s Golden Jubilee. It was a joyous occasion, and a chance for Sister to reconnect with many of her extended family members and friends - including some she had not seen in 50 years!!
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One of the central goals of the Vatican II Council Fathers was to promote active participation of the congregation in the sacred liturgy. This term has been subject to much interpretation - and misinterpretation! - over the years.
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