We had a beautiful snowfall on the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes, and our prayers are with all those who are sick, infirm, their care givers and all those in the medical profession.  We are expecting more winter this week, after more normal temps in the 50’s.  Spring is around the corner and so I share some of our spring photos from the last several years…it’s so hard to believe looking out at the bleak landscape that these flowers will soon be bringing such beauty to our courtyard.  There are other signs of spring.  A few days ago I heard the call of the woodcock and the bluebirds are inspecting the nest boxes.  Most of all, for those of us who believe,  our hope of new life is in Jesus, ever present in all the seasons of life.  Enjoy the photos and think spring!   Sr. Kathy Ann

All you flowers, praise the Lord!

Another favorite late winter bloom

This photo of the “Lenten Rose” was taken on Jan. 31, 2013.