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Making Muscadine Jelly
Sr. Anu Maria found some Muscadine bushes down by the creek in our acreage and has been faithfully plucking them for some time. Now...
Fruits of our Labor
This photo was taken early in the summer. Now that we’re at the end of August we only have the peppers and zucchini, along...
Jesus, Lord of the Storm
“Peace! Be still!” In Mark 4:39 it says, “… when Jesus rebuked the storm He said, “Peace! Be still!” We sisters are among thousands...
Updated Happenings Page
Just a reminder to look at the cute critter videos and photos we have over there on the Happenings page … Enjoy!
Paying the Temple Tax, Part II
Before starting where we left off from part one, I wanted to play this part in The Passion of the Christ movie that captures the point I...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Image Detail | Ceiling of the Assumption of Mary in Santa Maria Immacolata a via Veneto, Rome | photo by Livioandronico Happy Solemnity of the Assumption...
Paying the Temple Tax, Part I
Before you leave, take a look at the updated Happenings page! Monday, August 14, 2017 ~ 19th Week in Ordinary Time… AND the memorial of...
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) – 2nd reading from her Proper Office for the Divine Office for the Discalced Carmelites: Divine...
Annual Visit with our Seminarians
Every year to begin their annual retreat the seminarians from our diocese come to our monastery for mass and a visit. The bishop is...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena Photos
After quite a break we’re back to share some photos taken during the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Thanks to Robert Alexander...