New Year’s message from Ladybug
A number of people have asked how Ladybug is doing; they noticed that she hadn't posted anything for some time. I caught up with her as she was walking down [...]
Repurposing (feline version)
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us (St. Francis, Canticle of the Creatures, 9 ) Ladybug, our lovable Feline-in-Residence, has been meditating [...]
A Poor Clare Little Library
Now open: our little library! Some monasteries are known for having substantial libraries with many valuable tomes. In contrast, Poor Clare monasteries tend to have small “working” libraries, [...]
How is Ladybug?
Many of you have asked after Ladybug, our newest community member and official Feline-in-Residence. She’s really appreciated your interest in her welfare and recently expressed the desire to reach out [...]
Here and there
This past week, I discovered two unexpected objects that have brought me great joy, transporting me to a much-loved place and to memories of time spent with much-loved family members. [...]
Together, yet apart
Join us in prayer, from wherever you are, on Sundays from 4:00—4:30 pm EDT As Poor Clares, we are always together, yet apart. We have lived this way for over [...]