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.
Read MoreJust as we in the USA are deeply concerned when our fellow Americans are in danger in a foreign country, so the Saints and angels take a personal interest in our welfare as members of the Church Militant. What greater support could we ask in our daily battle for the Kingdom of Christ?
Read MoreYou want rosaries? / I got twenty! / But who cares? / No big deal / I want more …
I wanna be where the sisters are / I wanna see, wanna see ‘em praying …
Our dear Mother Catherine Marie recently returned to Italy after spending several months at her “old Kentucky home”. However, we didn’t want to let her “slip away” quietly! Thus, the day before Mother was to leave, we organized a special event in her honor: a monastery talent show!
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 More“I don’t know … you just don’t seem like the ‘nun type.’ You’re so outgoing! Isn’t it the quiet, shy, pious girls that usually enter a cloister?” This very common myth sounds at first like a “no-brainer.” It seems quite reasonable to assume that those who are called to a life of silence, solitude, and prayer would all be introverts.
Read MoreIn this article, we read about the unique life of Teresa Gallifa, foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of the Passion. Wife, mother, widow, and religious, Teresa was ahead of her time in her focus on compassion and service for unwed mothers and their children.
Read More“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you …” Such an approach obviously runs counter to our natural instincts, and it takes the grace of Christ to make such a lifestyle even possible. But when that grace is given and received, how amazing the results can be!
Read MoreEven though the discerners on our recent vocation retreat hailed from different parts of the country and brought different life experiences to the weekend, they quickly bonded through a shared love of Jesus Christ and desire to discover His Will for their lives.
Read MoreContinuing the series on various communities of active Sisters affiliated with the Passionists, we now come to an English Congregation: the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.
Read MoreOn February 1st, we had our traditional Gaudeamus (Latin for “let us rejoice”) in honor of the Superior’s feast day — transferred from Mother John Mary’s actual feast on Dec 27, so that it’s not in the middle of the Christmas Octave! It was a day full of sisterly joy, with special meals, gifts, and just plain fun.
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 MoreOur Lord’s first sermon at Nazareth is vehemently rejected and almost leads to His death. Why, a Sister asked, does God send His messengers (and even His Son!) when He knows they will not be accepted? And how could a person with such an apparently “fruitless” mission find strength to persevere?
Read MoreIn the centuries since our Holy Founder’s death, his special charism has served as the inspiration for many other religious congregations. One such “sister congregation” to the Passionists is the Daughters of the Passion of Jesus Christ and of the Sorrowful Virgin Mary.
Read MoreWe nuns hear many of the same misconceptions time and time again. More often than not, such “nun myths” are simply due to lack of knowledge; after all, for most people the world within the monastic enclosure seems just about as familiar and accessible as the surface of Mars!
Read MoreThe Christmas Season may have officially ended with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, but the joy of Our Lord’s birth never passes away. We wanted to share with you some photos of our community Christmas celebrations — as well as some community news!
Read MoreAs always, Holy Mother Church uses the first Sunday of this season to call our attention to the Baptism of Jesus, the beginning of His public ministry which we will be exploring throughout the coming weeks.
Read MoreOur generous friend, Gail Pitt of Dovehouse Ministries, wanted to help us with our Cherish the Flame fundraising. Her idea? A cookbook with favorite recipes from the monastery and retreat house!
Read MoreAmong the numerous religious communities affiliated with the Passionist Congregation, a special place belongs to the Passionist Sisters of St. Paul of the Cross — commonly known as the “Signa Sisters,” after the town in Italy where they were founded.
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.
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