Most people - Catholics and non-Catholics alike - are very familiar with the word “alleluia.” It is used in all sorts of contexts, sacred and secular, as an outburst of joy and celebration. Fewer people, including Catholics, know the actual meaning of the word.
Read MoreFrom the earliest days of the Church, Christians have carried on the Jewish custom of singing the Psalms - those lyrical hymn-prayers of the Old Testament that express the whole range of human emotion and experience of God
Read MoreIn this little moment, you have the chance to silently gather up your intentions and place them upon the altar. Remember, the ordained priest is not the only one who offers the Mass! You, as a baptismal priest, are called to offer the Liturgy in your own way. For whom, or for what, do you offer it?
Read MoreIf we participate actively and fruitfully in this seemingly small part of the liturgy, it will open our hearts to receive God’s grace more fully in the parts to follow. Let’s focus on just two elements of the Penitential Rite …
Read MoreOne of the central goals of the Vatican II Council Fathers was to promote active participation of the congregation in the sacred liturgy. This term has been subject to much interpretation - and misinterpretation! - over the years.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreAt long last, they’re ready - pictures from Sr. Maria Faustina’s big day on December 8th! We hope you enjoy these images of the glorious liturgy and joyful reception, thanks to the photography skills of our friend Elizabeth Wong Barnstead of the Western KY Catholic.
Read MoreThe title says it all — we hope you enjoy these snapshots of a glorious, joyful, and grace-filled profession day on August 15th!
Read MoreWe inadvertently posted the wrong times for two of our Easter Sunday liturgies! Solemn Lauds will be at 7:15 AM, and the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection will be at 8 AM. We apologize for the mistake and still look forward to seeing many of you next week!
Read MoreAs promised, here are some photos from our Sr. Miriam Esther’s wedding day with Jesus Crucified — enjoy!
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 MoreThe other day at recreation, several of us nuns were commenting to each other about how struck we’ve been, during this extraordinary time when Masses are cancelled throughout the world, by the core of our vocation as contemplative nuns.
Read MoreCome pray with us as we celebrate the Lord’s Nativity!
Read MorePhoto highlights of our Holy Week celebrations!
Read MoreIn past years, we have shared with you all the beautiful reflections of Mother Catherine Marie on this, the holiest week of the year. Here are all her musings, gathered into one place.
Read MoreView the schedule of our 2019 Holy Week Liturgies.
Read MoreThese two chapters of Revelation are packed with mysterious visions, symbolic numbers, and veiled Old Testament references!
Read MoreAt the start of Chapter 8, the enormous power of intercessory prayer is on display.
Read MoreHoly Week Service Schedule for 2018
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