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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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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Welcome, 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.
“Where can the weak find a place of firm security and peace, except in the wounds of the Savior? Indeed, the more secure is my place there the more He can do to help me …”
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Today the Bridegroom claims his bride, the Church, since Christ has washed her sins away in Jordan's waters; the Magi hasten with their gifts to the royal wedding; and the wedding guests rejoice, for Christ has changed water into wine, alleluia.
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Often we come to the Saints asking for their intercession for a particular need, or studying their example of virtue to emulate in our own lives. But today, Holy Mother Church reminds us of another aspect of devotion to the Saints: simply rejoicing in their Heavenly glory!
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“We are approaching the holy Solemnity of the Triumph of Mary Most Holy. She died a holy death more precious and desirable than life itself, since it was a death of love.”
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Last Friday marked the 70th anniversary of the martyrdom of Bl. Eugene Bossilkov, CP. In honor of the occasion, the Passionist General Secretary sent out a wonderful reflection on the life of this saintly Bishop, whom we are proud to have as part of our Congregation.
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September 14th and 15th are very special days in the heart of every Passionist, and we look forward eagerly each year to the “double feasts” that so beautifully sum up our charism.
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Speak, Mary, declaring
What thou sawest wayfaring:
”The tomb of Christ, Who is living,
The glory of Jesus’ Resurrection!”
Joseph, 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.
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It is our heartfelt desire that you experience the love of our Savior in a new and deeper way during this holy season. The Word was made flesh — for YOU!
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As 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.
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Blessed Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! This year, this glorious feast falls on the same day as the Presentation of Our Lady in the Temple — a very special feast to the heart of St. Paul of the Cross.
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You are all in our hearts and prayers as we celebrate two of the most important feasts in our Passionist calendar! May our Sorrowful Mother lead each one of you to a deeper appreciation and love of her Son’s saving Cross!
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If you’ve ever clicked over to our Passionist Year calendar, you might have noticed that it is not always the same as the universal Church calendar. Some of our feasts are unique to Passionists, and others we celebrate with greater solemnity. In her maternal wisdom, the Church nurtures the spiritual patrimony of our Congregation by allowing us to keep special feasts connected with our specific charism: devotion to and grateful remembrance of the Passion of Jesus.
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What could be better than celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph, in the Monastery of St. Joseph, during the Year of St. Joseph? The foster-father of Christ is also our beloved spiritual father, and he has provided for us in so many ways. We wanted to share with you some of the special “gifts” he gave us on and around his feast this year …
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We recently had our annual “Gaudeamus” (free day) in honor of Mother John Mary’s feast day, and it was certainly a day to remember! From a breakfast featuring pineapple-upside-down pancakes, to a skit based on a speech by Flannery O’Connor, to a long woods walk, we fit in as much “nun fun” as we possibly could.
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While we have not had visitors in our chapel lately due to the pandemic, our Sister Sacristan has still been keeping the Lord’s house beautifully decorated for the spring and summer feast days.
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The past week and a half has been replete with feasting! (And yes, sometimes nuns eat pizza.)
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