Celebrating Sister Clare Renquin’s Journey – M. Vicki – If I had to characterize Sister Clare, it would be to say that she was a woman possessed of a great sense of faith and a great sense of humor. She was born in Valley Falls, RI in 1927 and lived just a few blocks from the, then, monastery of Trappist
M. Vicki’s Chapter talk – “I will lead her into the desert ….” One year ago at the urging of the Spirit of God you, Sr. Bonitas, arrived here in the desert southwest, an interim place … or so you thought. But once you arrived, God “Spoke to your heart” and you knew at once that this is where God
The Epiphany of the Lord (Year A, Jan 4. 2026) Matthew 2:1-12 “Heavenly Father, we come before you today with full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air we breathe, and for the strength you give us each day. Your grace and mercy sustain us,
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Year A, Jan 1. 2026) Luke 2:16-21 “Too late have loved I Thee, O Beauty so ancient and so new, too late have I loved thee. For see, thou wast within and I was without, and I sought thee out there. Unlovely, I rushed heedlessly among the lovely things thou hast made.
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Year A, Dec 28, 2025) Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 “How I cherish seeing the Lord of majesty showing himself – so far as bodily exertion and human emotion are concerned – not like the strong but like the weak. What a comfort it is to me in my weakness! Indeed, this
Merry Christmas~~! Luke 2:15-20 “Christian, remember your dignity!” Dearly beloved, today our Saviour is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday of life. The fear of death has been swallowed up; life brings us joy with the promise of eternal happiness. No one is shut out from this joy; all share the same reason
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A, Dec 21, 2025) Matthew 1:18-24 This evening, we light our final Advent Candle, a candle of fulfillment. The fullness of time has come. During these days of Advent, we have tried to respond in love to the divine spark in each person, each circumstance, all creation. We have trodden the Way, who is
Third Sunday of Advent (Year A, Dec 14, 2025) Matthew 11:2-11 The third Sunday of Advent. The Sunday of joy. Rejoice. Glad tidings. It has been said, joy is the echo of God’s life in us. In these days of opening out to our God who fills every atom of creation with his presence, these days of quiet openness
Second Sunday of Advent (Year A, Dec 7, 2025) Matthew 3:1-12 You might say that this week of Advent is a journey into knowing the way on which we walk. If we are on a journey, it is important to know where we wish to go and which path to take. Sunday’s liturgy cries out in the first reading
WHO: Women ages 20 to 40 who are interested in or discerning religious life
WHEN: April 10 (Fri) 4 pm ~ April 12 (Sun) 6 pm, 2026
WHERE: Santa Rita Abbey, 14200 E Fish Canyon Rd Sonoita AZ 85637-6545
COST: No fee
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