“The Holy Spirit, Who led Jesus into the desert, invites the Nun to share the solitude of Christ Jesus, Who with the Eternal Spirit offered Himself to the Father.” – Verbi Sponsa The Lord said… [more]
Solitude is the place where man finds God." - St. Eucherius Individuals or small groups are invited to come to Our Lady of Solitude Chapel for a day of prayer, solitude and silence. Retreatants… [more]
Through our Holy Mother Clare's letter to Ermentrude of Bruges, she exhorts us to "pray and watch at all times!" As contemplative Religious, prayer is our primary 'work'. Our enclosed life does not separate… [more]
Prayer after Benediction of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament May the Heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment in all… [more]
Prayer for the Holy Father "Lord Jesus, shelter our Holy Father, Pope Francis, under the protection of Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou his light, his strength, and his consolation." "O God, the Pastor and… [more]
Happy Father’s Day
Yes, the civilization of love is possible; it is not a utopia. But it is only possible by a constant and ready reference to the “Father from whom all fatherhood on earth is named” (cf. Eph 3:14-15), from whom every human family comes. – Bl John Paul II To all fathers – we wish to express a very blessed and happy FATHER’S DAY! Most especially... Read More
From pesky flies, O Lord, deliver us
R&R for Fergus It’s been an interesting few days here at Our Lady of Solitude with our 2 wild westies. Last Friday morning ended up being a bit traumatic as Fergus awoke from sleep screaming in pain. Ends up, we think he strained a muscle. (side note: he is back to 100% today). But on Saturday night, Ferg was still on the slow road to recovery. I slept lightly... Read More
Listen, Decide, Act
On June 1, 2013, Pope Francis offered a reflection on the Visitation. Again, he chose three words to sum up Mary’s attitude as she prepared to visit her cousin Elizabeth: LISTENING DECISION ACTION Pope Francis went on to say that these same words “show us the path before us of what the Lord asks of us in life.” Corpus Christi 2013 – with Fr. Fred Adamson LISTENING:... Read More
Louder, I can’t hear you!
Fr. John Auther praying the Litany of Loretto after the May Crowning, 2013 I enjoy reading all of Pope Francis’ homilies, his talks, EVERYTHING! But I must admit, that – thus far – my favorite is the homily he gave at Sts Elizabeth and Zechariah Parish in Rome. His homily was particularly directed toward the children who were making their First Holy Communion. ... Read More
Cor ad Cor Loquitur
Listen, little poor ones called by the Lord, who have come together from many parts and provinces, live always in truth, that you may die in obedience. Do not look at the life without, for that of the Spirit is better.” - Our Holy Father St. Francis of Assisi On April 16th through April 19th, we were blessed to host a PCPA Formation Workshop here at Our Lady of Solitude. ... Read More
A Lever and a Fulcrum
“Archimedes said: ‘Give me a lever and a fulcrum, and I will raise the world.’ What he was unable to obtain because his request had but a material end and was not addressed to God, the Saints have obtained in full measure. For fulcrum, the Almighty has given them Himself, Himself alone! For lever, prayer, which enkindles the fire of love; and thus it is that... Read More
Easter at Our Lady of Solitude
We hope you enjoy a glimpse into our celebration of the Sacred Triduum and Easter! And the celebrations continue through the Octave and right up to Pentecost! And we have much to celebrate! He is Risen as He promised, Alleluia! with Easter prayers from all the Nuns… Easter means that the love of God is stronger than evil and death itself; it means that the love... Read More
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