Alleluia! He is risen! The New Creation has begun in the Person of our Resurrected Lord, and every created thing shows forth His glory in a unique way. One of our novices caught a glimpse of this while visiting some of our spring flowers, and she was inspired to write the following hymn of praise — think Daniel chapter 3, Kentucky-style!
Read MoreWorking in the garden is a time-honored tradition of postulants and novices the world over, and our community is no exception. But one doesn’t have to be at St. Joseph’s Monastery for very long before she comes face to face with a formidable foe: CRABGRASS.
Read MoreThe hot and humid KY summer this year has had one bonus for us — it has “kick-started” our vegetable garden! We couldn’t resist sharing a few photos with you from the bountiful harvest the Lord has been providing for us …
Read MoreThanks to a number of generous friends and family, our flower gardens are particularly vibrant this year with donated blooms! We thought you might enjoy a “walking tour” of some of our monastery’s natural beauty this time of year.
Read MoreMid-February saw our monastery (and most of our region!) receiving a heavy coating of ice and several unusually heavy snows. So what’s a group of nuns to do? Why, make the most of it, of course! For several days, various Sisters could regularly be seen trudging up our hill with our faithful old wooden sled, or perfecting a work of snow sculpture in the courtyard.
Read MoreThere are many signs that autumn has arrived at the monastery. Some, like changing trees and leaf-strewn paths, are universal; others, such as postulant veils flying in the wind, are more unique to the cloister!
Read MoreBirdwatching is a favorite hobby of many of our Sisters, and we have recently been watching some courses about these amazing creatures. God’s handiwork is marvelous in our little “feathered friends!”
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if God has a favorite color? After taking a few walks around our property in the spring, you might start to suspect that He does …
Read MoreIt’s always delightful to take a stroll around our property after a heavy Kentucky rain in the spring!
Read MoreToday begins our second community retreat. We’re sure to see the Marys out marveling at the beauty of creation and praising the Creator!
Read MoreSpringtime is always lovely in Kentucky, and we always look forward to extra time out in God’s creation during retreat.
Read More“If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” - St. Therese
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