The final day of the Year of St. Joseph brought a larger-than-usual band of chalk-wielding hooligans descending upon our patio for their annual sidewalk inscriptions. Inspired by a series of talks from Dr. Brant Pitre on St. Joseph, the monastic rogues were determined to depict St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary and Terror of Demons!
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 MoreSt. Joseph, besides being the patron of our monastery, is a dearly-loved father to each of the Sisters here, and we frequently call on his intercession for matters great and small. How appropriate, then, that this Year of St. Joseph began for us with two very special ceremonies!
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