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
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 rays of golden light peep over
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
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
Come Take A Closer Look at Cistercian Monastic Life Our next Monastic Experience Weekend will be Friday, October 3, 4:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 5, 6:00 p.m. 2025 Click Here to learn more about our Monastic Experience Weekend. Click Here to register for this Monastic Experience Weekend.
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
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (June 1, 2025) Luke 24:46-53 “And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” (Luke 24:48) Jesus’ whole life was one great outpouring of himself in love. It was the mission with which the Father entrusted him
April 2025 Monastic Experience Weekend With wild Verbenas blooming all around Santa Rita Abbey, God provided us a lovely and meaningful Monastic Experience Weekend from April 25–28. Three dedicated women, seriously discerning their vocation, came together, praying alongside the Sisters in the choir, sharing their vocational journeys (including Sisters’), learning about the Cistercian spirit and way of life, meeting with
Come Take A Closer Look at Cistercian Monastic Life Friday, April 25, 4:30 p.m. – Monday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. 2025 Click Here to learn more about our Monastic Experience Weekend. Click Here to register for our next Monastic Experience Weekend.