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God’s Essence In the Fruits of the Spirit
First fruit: Love Have you ever thought of love, not simply as an emotion or choice, but as a real Presence; an Original, creating and pulsing its essence through all creation, through all time? And if not, would you dare [...]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated "Good Shepherd Sunday" as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We hear the voice of the Shepherd as we discern God's call in our lives. We celebrate and pray for all the [...]
Alleluia, He is Risen!
Alleluia, He is Risen! Our beautiful redbud tree and statue of St. Francis; this statue was a gift of the St. Francis Friary, Third Order in Brookline MA. It welcomed visitors to our original monastery [...]
In Remembrance…
Sr. Joyce Munson, osc Sr. Helen Godfrey, osc In Remembrance of Sr. Joyce Munson, osc and Sr. Helen McNulty Godfrey, osc God’s Sash of Angels As the Lord walks upon the stars A sash made [...]
“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:4-5
Please join us in praying for our Sister Helen McNulty Godfrey who was called home to God on Feb. 12, 2016. We celebrated her Mass of Resurrection on Feb. 18. Sister Helen was planning her 50th Jubilee for May [...]
Happy Lent!
The coral bark maple stands in the kitchen courtyard and brightens our winter days. As we begin this Lenten season we rejoice in the signs of new life around us. The Lenten roses and the star magnolia near the [...]
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