As the nations of the world grapple with a worldwide pandemic, and seek ways to protect themselves from the spread of an aggressive virus, many countries have turned in a solemn way to Our Blessed Mother for refuge and protection. Do not fear this sickness nor any other sickness, nor any sharp and hurtful thing. Am I not here, I, who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow…
Usually we think about “spiritual preparation” for Holy Week, and less about concrete plans. This year we may be tempted to consider the spiritual dimension in an odd “disembodied way,” without realizing that we can — and need to — engage our whole selves for Holy Week. Even though we are unable to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, or to gather as His people, we can mark these days…
Lent 2020 is, on the one hand, turning out to be rather unusual. However, on the other hand, it calls all the more strongly for the annual revival of all the “standard” classic Lenten practices. We wish to share with you five insights from the religious life and monastic traditions which might be helpful in living well these days and weeks of COVID-19, a demanding time of our common history.…
We would like to invite you to join the sisters in praying the Holy Rosary, which will be live streamed from our convent in Washington, DC everyday at 7:00 PM (EST). We pray for the Church, the world and all those affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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