About Sr. Susanna

My journey to this community of Poor Clares was as winding – and wondrous – as the journeys of other sisters. I grew up in the Northeast as an Episcopalian; I ended up in the Southeast as a Catholic nun. At different times and from different places and conditions of life, God called each of us to live as contemplatives, here, with these sisters. Together, we follow the Poor Christ, striving to “preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Eph 4:3), in communion with all of God’s creation, as we pray for the needs of the world. It is a challenging life, certainly, but it is also beautiful and joy-filled!

Transitus

By |2025-10-02T14:26:47+00:00October 2nd, 2025|

When a loved one dies, we commemorate his or her life. As years pass, we continue to remember and celebrate this person’s life, especially on important anniversaries, especially birthdays and [...]

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Advent

By |2023-12-05T19:41:09+00:00December 5th, 2023|

What are your earliest memories of Advent? Perhaps the hymns, the liturgical colors, or the readings from Scripture made an impression on you. For many of us, Advent candles feature [...]

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For Sale

By |2023-08-03T15:54:16+00:00August 3rd, 2023|

You wouldn't believe the number of "For Sale" signs that appear in the monastery over the course of a year. They pop up at odd times and often in unusual [...]

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Dishes

By |2023-03-29T15:20:57+00:00March 29th, 2023|

When Poor Clares talk about “Dishes,” they usually aren’t referring just to plates, cups, and bowls. In our monastery, as in many other monasteries, the word “Dishes” refers to a [...]

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Heb

By |2023-01-23T21:47:29+00:00January 23rd, 2023|

"Who is Heb?" Last week, I was Heb. No, I didn't get a new nickname, nor is "Heb" slang for a cool nun (we wish!). "Heb" is short for "hebdomadary," [...]

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