Looking for some spiritual reading for Holy Week? Check out our latest newsletter, which includes reflections on the sufferings of Christ and how YOU can learn to pray with the Passion.
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With all the wonderful happenings of the Advent/Christmas season and the New Year, it’s been quite a while since we took time to update you on the progress of our Cherish the Flame construction. We can assure you, however, that our “silence” about the building project hasn’t been for lack of news to report!
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Our latest newsletter is hot off the presses and ready for your perusal!
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In the past two weeks, we have seen a major transformation take place in our monastery courtyard …
That’s right, the Holy Family Wing is finally rising!
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For the past couple of months, visitors to our monastery have seen a couple of new faces on our side of the cloister wall — but they look a bit different than our usual visitors. They’re not dressed like our aspirants and postulants, so who — and what — are they, and what are they doing in our monastery?
Well, it’s time we introduce you to Katelyn and Carolina!
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In the latest edition of the Western KY Catholic (the diocesan newspaper for our Diocese of Owensboro), our own Sr. Bethany Marie was featured! Sister sat down for an interview with WKC reporters in early August, to discuss her vocational discernment and the wonderful way God led her to a monastery in her own hometown of Whitesville.
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Two weeks ago, contractors poured the huge concrete slab that will become the floor of the new wing. Like always, we’ve been amazed by how much detail and thought must go into providing a firm foundation for our building.
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The past week has seen a lot of progress on our Cherish the Flame project! The cloister walkways are really coming along, and the doors and windows of the loggia have been installed. Even more exciting, the plans for the Holy Family Wing are complete and have been submitted to the local planning and zoning committee …
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Time is flying by, and it’s already late May! It’s been months since we sent our last edition of From the Foot of the Cross, sharing a year’s worth of community news. Now we present you with our latest newsletter, which gives an update on the progress of our Cherish the Flame project.
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Yes, you read that right! Through the generosity of an anonymous benefactor, our Cherish the Flame Campaign has been blessed with a SECOND $100,000 matching grant opportunity!
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It’s been quite a while since we gave any updates on the progress of our construction, hasn’t it? It seems like it’s about time we remedied that situation …
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Are we really in the Christmas season already?? 2022 has flown by, and we already find ourselves starting the fourth year of our Cherish the Flame fundraising and building project. Despite all the obstacles posed by the pandemic, inflation, supply-chain issues, and more, the Lord has continued to bless this endeavor in marvelous ways.
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With everything going on with the Cherish the Flame project, it’s been over a year since we sent out a newsletter dedicated to community updates! However, that’s not to say it’s been an uneventful 13 months …
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We have received a number of questions about terms we have used in speaking about our Cherish the Flame building project — and we’re not surprised, since many of them are words that are rarely heard outside a monastic context! We hope this fun little “glossary” will help to fill in the blanks.
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… Most excitingly, the steel “skeleton” for the archways was installed a few weeks ago, giving us a clearer picture of what the finished product will look like. It is thrilling to see our dream taking shape before our eyes, and we are beyond grateful to all those who continue to make this project possible by their time, talent, treasure, and prayers!
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At long last … photos of the official groundbreaking ceremony for our cloister walkways and Holy Family Wing! It was a joyous occasion and a perfect climax to Mother John Mary’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. Our fundraising goal is within reach, and it is so exciting to see work trucks in our yard again!
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Most people would be upset to discover wheel ruts, deep holes, and debris in their yards … but this week, we are VERY happy to see just that, since it means that excavation has begun for our cloister walkways!!
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We are overjoyed to announce that the long-anticipated groundwork for our cloister walkways will begin after Labor Day. With hearts full of gratitude, we offer our deep thanks to all our friends and benefactors who have brought us to this point
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We are so close to reaching the matching grant, so close to that $200,000 boost to our building and renovation efforts which are so needed to support the Passionist contemplative life of our growing, multigenerational community. Will you help us in our efforts to fan this flame of love here in western Kentucky?
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Unlike the elections most people are familiar with, a monastic election does not involve campaigning, lobbying, or opposing parties seeking to gain power and influence. Quite the contrary! The members of the Chapter are seeking to choose the leadership that God Himself wills for the community in the coming three years.
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