The little Virgin of Nazareth’s heart is pounding, but not with fear. Rather, she is struck with awe at the work of the Lord being revealed to her. By His mercy – His mercy alone! – she has become the site of pilgrimage for the firstfruits of the Gentiles.
Read MoreOn the first day of winter, Dec. 21, 1995, with a cold breeze sweeping off the lake and snow flakes brushing against our faces, 18 Passionist Nuns accompanied by an army of volunteers moved a whole monastery from Benita Avenue in Owensboro to 8564 Crisp Road in Whitesville! This was the day of the big move and we could hardly believe it!
Read MoreOn December 12th, our beloved Christie made her final commitment as an Oblate Affiliate with our community! Even though the COVID-19 pandemic limited attendance, it was a truly joyous occasion. As Christie told the community afterwards, “It could not have been more perfect!”
Read MoreIn the season of Advent, we are called to enter mystically into the faithful Jews’ experience of waiting and trusting in God’s faithfulness. This applies not only to our preparation for Christmas, but most especially to our anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ, the ultimate hope of our faith.
Read MoreSt. Joseph, besides being the patron of our monastery, is a dearly-loved father to each of the Sisters here, and we frequently call on his intercession for matters great and small. How appropriate, then, that this Year of St. Joseph began for us with two very special ceremonies!
Read MoreIt all began in 1989 when we engaged two professionals to plan the renovation of our chapel on Benita Avenue in Owensboro, and the construction of a small retreat house separate from the monastery area. Nothing was further from our minds than a relocation of the monastery!
Read MoreThree hundred years ago right now, Paul Danei was in the midst of his 40-day retreat at the Church of St. Charles, in Castellazzo, Italy. Passionists look on this special time in our Holy Founder’s life as the true spiritual beginning of our Congregation.
Read MoreOur whole life as Christians could be described as “already, but not yet” – of rejoicing in salvation already wrought, while still looking expectantly for its completion. And while sorrow is an inescapable reality in this life, the comfort that God so joyously proclaims through Isaiah truly does penetrate even the darkest hour.
Read MoreThis Saturday, our Passionist Affiliate Christie will make her Final Commitment, intending to spend the rest of her days living, praying, working, and loving alongside of us in the cloister of Calvary. The pandemic prevents us from inviting a big crowd to join us for Mass, but you are all invited to join us via live-stream!
Read MoreOur sharing this Sunday began with a question about our Gospel reading. A Sister noted that only one person in the “mini-parable” of the man on a journey is actually commanded to watch, and that person is the gatekeeper. So, the question naturally arises: who is the gatekeeper?
Read MoreMy breath catches in my throat, startled/ For I can see the face of God./ And God’s face is covered in tears …
Read MoreOn this feast of Christ the King Sunday, Passionists throughout the world begin our great Jubilee Year. We share with you a link to the ceremony in Rome, and Pope Francis’ message to our Congregation.
Read MoreOn November 21st, Passionist Nuns around the world renew their five holy vows. This November 22nd, Passionists around the world will also be celebrating our 300th anniversary! …We at St. Joseph’s Monastery will be celebrating both occasions this Saturday, and we invite you to join us via live-stream!
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 MoreThe Church just celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1st, and we as Passionists have many holy men and women in Heaven to honor and celebrate! Among these is our Blessed Dominic Barberi, a 19th-century missionary to England who received St. John Henry Newman into the Catholic Church.
Read MoreOnce we have faithfully supplied what little we can to feed our lamp, then we can “sleep” with confidence that our Father will provide for us in the midst of our weakness.
Read MoreWe have had one busy summer here at St. Joseph’s— so busy, in fact, that many of the monastery “happenings” haven’t ended up on the blog!
Read MoreOne of the most beautiful things about the religious life is community. We are not just coworkers or even friends living together — we are truly Sisters in the Lord, Sisters who share all of life’s joys and sorrows in a profound union of hearts.
Read More“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind … you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But what exactly is love?
Read MorePray a novena with us Oct. 26-Nov. 3, and join us virtually on Tuesday, October 27, 7:00-8:00 PM for our third and final live-streamed Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration to intercede for our upcoming national elections!
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