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Solemnity of St. Francis – October 4th

Posted on October 4, 2018October 2, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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“Remember when you leave this world you can take nothing of what you have received, but only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.” 
― St. Francis of Assisi

 

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Please read our feast day greeting card below.

Feast of St. Francis 2018

 

 

Transitus and Feast of St. Francis

Posted on October 3, 2018August 30, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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The Transitus of St. Francis is commemorated on the evening of October 3rd, the vigil of his feast day.  Please see the link below from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word that provides excellent ways to honor the feast of St. Francis.

Ways to celebrate the feast of       Saint Francis of Assisi

Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels

Posted on October 2, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux

Posted on October 1, 2018August 29, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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Here’s what happened when St. Joseph of Cupertino found sheep without a shepherd

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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An interesting story from Aleteia about a humble Franciscan saint.

https://aleteia.org/2018/09/18/heres-what-happened-when-st-joseph-of-cupertino-found-sheep-without-a-shepherd/

 

The Siena Option: What one saint did in the face of a troubled Church

Posted on September 17, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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Please read the amazing story from the Catholic News Agency of how one holy women made such an impact on the Church and the world around her.

The Siena Option: What one saint did in the face of a troubled Church

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Posted on September 15, 2018August 29, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover
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Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows – September 15th

 

Celebrations at our sister monastery in Boston

Posted on August 29, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

Click on the links below to view the photos for each event.

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Feast of St. Clare

 

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Celebrating the Investiture of Sr. Chiara Lucia and other special days at the monastery.

 

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Silver Jubilee of Sr. Mary Veronica of the Holy Spirit on August 25th.

Vocational Discernment Guide

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

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For those discerning a vocation to religious life, here is a link that may be helpful in your discernment journey.  It was created by a Trappistine nun of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Virginia.

http://www.olamonastery.org/vocations/discernment-guide/

Silver Jubilee Celebration for Sister Mary Angela of Our Lady of the Angels

Posted on August 29, 2018 by poorclarenunsandover

Sister Mary Angela of Our Lady of the Angels celebrated her Silver Jubilee of religious profession on August 11th, the feast of St. Clare.  It was a day filled with Franciscan joy.

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