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.
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreWelcome, precious Fruit from Eden’s perfect Garden;
Those who taste the Tree of Life, when granted pardon,
Yea! Who eat this Bread will fear of death no longer —
God’s love is stronger.
Each year, the month of October is dedicated to the Rosary — the prayer that our Blessed Mother has held up in numerous apparitions as a powerful means of obtaining graces.
Read MoreWe are remaining close in prayer to all those affected by Hurricane Idalia yesterday — especially those who have been left homeless or without power in Florida. May the Passion of Christ bring comfort and strength to all in this time of such great suffering.
Read More“We should desire to unite our sufferings with the sufferings of Jesus, and to offer them together with His; to carry within our hearts an echo of the desire, immense and divine, that Jesus had within Him when He offered Himself as a Victim for the sins of the world.”
Read MoreDuring these years of Eucharistic Revival, the U.S. Bishops are calling on the Catholic faithful to increase our understanding of and love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Looking for a way to do just that? Consider joining us for our Annual Forty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration at the Monastery!
Read More“In the sacred books, the Father Who is in Heaven meets His children with great love and speaks with them; and the force and power in the word of God is so great that it remains the support and energy of the Church, the strength of faith for her sons, the food of the soul, the pure and perennial source of the spiritual life.”
Read More“Since Our Lord dwells in our souls, His prayer belongs to us, and I wish to live in communion with it unceasingly, keeping myself like a little vase at the Source, at the Fountain of life …”
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again — the great solemnity of Corpus Christi is this Sunday! As always, we will be holding our 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration here at the monastery from Sunday through Tuesday. We would love it if you could join us in honoring our Sacramental Lord!
Read MoreToday begins the Great Novena of Pentecost, where we unite ourselves to Mary and the Apostles as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. You can join us in our nine days of imploring Christ to send “the Promise of the Father” upon His Church!
Read MoreIf you are in our area, we invite you to stop by our chapel and pray with us. If not, you can still unite with us by praying the consecration prayer. May Our Lady, Queen of Peace, bring peace to our war-torn world!
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 23rd, we will be holding our monthly holy hour as a part of the national Eucharistic Revival. On March 25th, Solemnity of the Annunciation, we and our chaplain, will be participating in the Holy Father’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Read MoreJoseph, you are our brother - as friend to whom we speak in times of darkness and uncertainty … as model to whom we turn for inspiration when tempted and discouraged … as guide who will support our faith and fidelity in our faltering steps as disciples of Jesus.
Read MoreLike the rest of the world, we are shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine … As Passionist contemplatives, we are responding by intensifying our intercession for both countries, begging our Crucified Lord to restore peace and prevent an escalation of this conflict.
Read MoreThis year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will be launching a Eucharistic Revival — a multi-year grassroots movement, designed to increase faith in and love for Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Read MoreAs the Christmas Octave draws to a close, we wanted to offer you all a little “gift” — a beautiful poem written by one of our long-time retreatants.
Read MoreThis summer our community was blessed to have a week-long liturgical music workshop with Fr. Vincent Ferrer Bagan, OP. Ever since Father came to play organ and conduct our choir for Sr. Cecilia Maria’s perpetual profession in 2019, we have wanted to bring him back to work more intensively with us to help us praise the Lord more beautifully through the gift of song.
Read MoreSister Cecilia Maria takes us to the scene of Our Lady’s seventh Sorrow: the Burial of Jesus. Though Holy Saturday is often forgotten in the rush to prepare for Easter, this is the Marian day par excellence; let us live it in a close spiritual union with her, even if our external lives are busy. Then, on the long-awaited third day, we can rejoice with the Church and with all of creation in the Resurrection of Christ!
Read MoreTomorrow, Palm Sunday, we celebrate the glory of Christ our triumphant King, Who conquered by His death on the Cross. In this week’s video, Sister Frances Marie brings us in spirit to the site of this great victory, Calvary. There we contemplate with her the Sixth Sorrow of Mary: the taking down of Jesus’ lifeless Body from the Cross. The Passionist Fathers’ Jubilaeum reflections take us into the heart of today’s unique Liturgy of the Word: the solemn reading of the Passion according to St. Mark.
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