Autumn brought a variety of vocation visitors to the monastery.
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As we move with the Church through the liturgical year, each mystery she sets before our eyes sheds fresh light upon the fundamentals of Passionist life. The beautiful season of Advent now beginning is no exception.
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So we are like the heart pumping life-blood throughout the Mystical Body of Christ. If this love is extinguished, if more vocations to contemplative life are not forthcoming, the life of the whole Church will experience immense loss. Contemplatives give public witness and powerful expression to the prayer of Christ, and the unceasing prayer of Mother Church all over the world.
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November 16 is the anniversary of the death of Ven. Mother Mary Crucified, first Passionist nun and co-foundress of the Passionist monastery in Tarquinia, Italy.
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The Passionists have released the third edition of the Jubliaeum bulletin in preparation for their tricentennial anniversary. This time, the theme is prophecy.
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This week (Nov. 3-9, 2019) is the USCCB’s National Vocation Awareness Week. What better time could there be to share some thoughts on vocational discernment from our newest aspirant?
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On Friday, November 1, Kathryn entered the monastery to begin her postulancy.
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Sr. Frances Marie was featured earlier this month in an issue of Our Sunday Visitor highlighting vocations. Read on for her thoughts on the surprising, joyful adventure of contemplative life!
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“Everyone is familiar with the Book of Esther but let’s meditate upon it together and see if we can glean more insights from this inspired book of Sacred Scripture.”
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Here they are: photos of the long-awaited day of Sr. Miriam Esther’s vestition!
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The joyous day has finally arrived, and former-postulant Theresa has been transformed into a Passionist Novice.
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As we approach the glorious feast of our holy founder, St. Paul of the Cross, Mother Catherine Marie has shared a new circular letter.
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Fr. Joachim Rego, CP, has written a wonderful reflection on the relationship between the newly-canonized St. John Henry Newman and our Passionist Bl. Dominic Barberi.
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Our chaplain drew out the connection between the life of the Passionist and the mysteries of the Rosary as we celebrated our Foundation Day this week.
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Today, as we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of our presence in the Diocese of Owensboro, we give special thanks and praise to the Lord for His great mercy and providence for us over all these years!
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Find out what’s been happening around St. Joseph Monastery - this issue of our newsletter is packed!
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Perhaps you’ve noticed an unfamiliar nun in some of our pictures over the past few months. Sr. Daniela from Sao Paolo Brazil has been with us for about 5 months, learning English, sharing in our community life, and working closely with Mother Catherine Marie on matters of the new Monastic Congregation.
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The Sunday Gospel was close to home for this week, as one of the nuns recently found herself in the shoes of the lady seeking the lost coin in the Gospel passage.
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Recently, we decided to test out some new sturdy lawn chairs from a generous friend, and had some fun in the process…
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Last week, the Holy Name Retreat Center Board of Directors made their way from Houston, TX to our Retreat House.
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