Renewing our Vows to God
We just finished our annual 4 day retreat in preparation for our communal devotional renewal of vows this morning during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I had wanted to write you all before retreat...
View ArticleCelebrating Passionist Vowed Life
Pray for us as we enter into retreat! Our annual November retreat prepares us for our devotional renewal of vows on November 21st. This year November 21st falls on the last Sunday of the Church Year...
View ArticleComing Soon…Pro Orantibus Day
November 21, the Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, will bring us Pro Orantibus Day – the annual day of prayer for “those who pray”. Yes, this day is devoted to all consecrated persons...
View ArticleWhat is Pro Orantibus Day?
Pro Orantibus Day Recalls Cloistered Communities as the “Heart” of the Church Chicago, IL — Catholics throughout the world are encouraged to honor the cloistered and monastic life on Pro Orantibus Day,...
View ArticleEnjoying Autumn Days at the Monastery
Our community begins our 4 day retreat tomorrow to prepare for our annual devotional renewal of vows to take place during Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple on November 21st....
View ArticlePope Benedict’s Pro Orantibus Day Message
This is by far my favorite message of Pope Benedict for Pro Orantibus Day. He gave this in 2006. Much to ponder… Just like his predecessors, our Beloved Pope Benedict XVI upholds the value of...
View ArticlePassionist Nuns Renewal of Vows
In our Passionist tradition, our communities of nuns through the world (there are 25 – 30 of us!) have a communal renewal of vows on November 21st during the celebration of Mass. Our Holy Founder,...
View ArticleA Day for Those Who Pray
Next Thursday is devoted to praying for “Those Who Pray” – that is – a day devoted to praying for the prayer warriors. Yes, we need prayers too! It is called “Pro Orantibus Day” and was instituted by...
View ArticleTime With the Beloved of Our Souls
Each year Passionist Nuns throughout the world make a 3-day retreat (in our monastery we make a 4-day retreat!) in preparation for our annual devotional renewal of vows on the Feast of the Presentation...
View ArticleWhat’s the Relevance of Cloistered Life?
Today was definitely a “Martha” day as we prepared to enter a 4 day retreat, Sunday through Wednesday. The great feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple is Thursday and our...
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