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Reflections on the Gospel

BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW

(We are updating the missing content.) 5th Sunday of Easter, 2025 John 13:31-33a, 34-35 “I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.  He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or

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Reflections on the Gospel

KNOWING THE SHEPHERD

(We are updating the missing content.) 4th Sunday of Easter, 2025 John 10:27-30 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me.”  John 10:27  All of us probably know at least part of the Good Shepherd Psalm.  Some may even know the whole psalm.  Jesus must have recited this psalm many times, especially as he reflected on

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Reflections on the Gospel

A GREAT PURPOSE

(We are updating the missing content.) 6th Sunday of Easter, 2025 John 14:23-29 “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”  John 14:1    Our Creator has made us for greatness. When God called us into being, he gave each one of us a

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Vocations Journal

Sr. Sharon – Junior Seminar

  May 19 to June 1: Sr. Sharon participated in the annual seminar for all juniors in the U.S. region, hosted this year by Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham, MA—our Motherhouse. This gathering brings together those in simple vows for a time of fellowship, learning and sharing, deepening their understanding of our life and spirituality, and strengthening their connection

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Reflections on the Gospel

WEDDINGS

(We are updating the missing content!)  2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr C John 2:1-11 “There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding … Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs and so revealed his glory.” Every day now, the first

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Vocations Journal

Sr. Bonitas’ Vocation Story

To Beautify the Beautiful According to my mom, I was a girl with a dream. From early childhood, I loved to read books. Perhaps because of this, I encountered the word “soul” when I was around seven or eight years old. Without anyone explaining it, I knew what it was. It wasn’t just something precious—it was the most precious thing

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Final Vows – Santa Rita Abbey

Dear Friends, When Final Vows, the film of our life was released, we heard from many of you who wanted to watch the film but didn’t live in any of the cities where it was screened. Finally, we have good news! The film is now available to stream online or as a DVD. Film Synopsis From Filmmaker Victoria Westover Comes a

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Upcoming Events

Autumn Monastic Experience Weekend 2025

Come Take A Closer Look at Cistercian Monastic Life Our next Monastic Experience Weekend will be Friday, October 4, 4:30 p.m. – Monday, October 7, 10:00 a.m. 2025    Click Here to learn more about our Monastic Experience Weekend. Click Here to register for this Monastic Experience Weekend.

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Reflections on the Gospel

THE BREATH OF GOD

Pentecost (June 8, 2025) John 20:19-23 “…he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”  (John 20:24b) “Jesus breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” Today we celebrate Jesus’ parting gift, the Holy Spirit, the Breath of God. With this Breath we are truly alive with the life of God present in us. As Jesus completed the

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A Weekend of Prayer, Peace, and Possibility!

Step away from the noise and into the rhythm of monastic life. If you’re a Catholic woman discerning your path, our Monastic Experience Weekend offers a rare opportunity to explore contemplative life at Santa Rita Abbey.

Friday, October 4 – Monday, October 7

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