Virtual Nun Run Update
We have a new initiative for the 12th Annual Nun Run!! We want to thank and recognize the parishes and schools who "go the extra mile" to support us through the Nun Run - by encouraging their students or parishioners to take part in this wonderful fundraiser! And [...]
2021 VIRTUAL Nun Run
10K, 5K, 1mi, Prayer Walk Though distance will separate us this year, it will be BEAUTIFUL to be so united in prayer desertnunrun.com 4 race options 10K, 5K, 1mi and Prayer Walk. The Prayer Walk is a new addition this year - included so that everyone [...]
Christmas Schedule
Inviting you to celebrate Christmas at the Monastery CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Thursday, December 24th -Instrumental Prelude: 8:15 p.m. -Matins: 8:30 p.m. -Holy Mass at 9 p.m. *please note: there was a misprint of the Mass time in our recent mailing. Holy Mass on Christmas Eve is at 9 p.m., NOT [...]
Lots to Celebrate
"O desert of Christ, burgeoning with flowers! O solitude, in which those stones are produced of which the Apocalypse the city of the great king is constructed! O wilderness that rejoiced in intimacy with God!" - St. Jerome On September 9th, our community was blessed to add Sr. Faustina [...]
Preparing to Celebrate Saint Clare of Assisi
[We invite you to join us as we begin the Novena of St. Clare on Aug. 2nd and to join us, as well, on Aug. 10th and 11th as we celebrate her Solemnity. Scroll down for details] Lately I have been considering how Our Holy Mother Clare responded when [...]
Rising with Christ
Beginning on Sunday, May 31st, Solemnity of Pentecost, the celebration of public Mass will resume at Our Lady of Solitude Monastery, following the Diocesan directives. Please note: Attendance will be limited due to social distancing, church capacity, and other factors. Not more than 35 people will be able to be [...]
Our Lady of Solitude
Our Lady of Solitude, Our Lady of Hope, Pray for us! Today we are celebrating the Patronal Feast Day of our Monastery. On Holy Saturday, Our Lady awaited in silence, solitude, and hope, the blessed Resurrection of her Son. The image above is a statue of Our Lady of Solitude [...]
Why is this Triduum different from every other Triduum?
"As we adore the mystery of how our burden has been borne for us, the most we can do is formulate the resolution to be willing to bear what is given us to bear." - Hans Urs Von Balthasar In the seder meal, the youngest child asks the question: "Why [...]
Prologue of St. John’s Gospel
Years ago, when we were still at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Alabama with Mother Angelica, severe weather and tornado warnings were a common occurrence. Each time the sirens sounded, Rev. Mother gathered us all together and - as a community - we prayed the Prologue of [...]
Diocese of Phoenix Mass Cancellations and Other Restrictions
On March 16th, Bishop Olmsted issued directives for the Diocese of Phoenix in response to the present Corona Virus crisis. Following these directives and until further notice, there will be no public Mass or group gatherings at Our Lady of Solitude Monastery. Please be assured of our continued prayers for [...]
11th Annual Desert Nun Run 2020
Our 11th Annual Nun Run is just around the corner on Saturday, March 7th! It is our biggest fundraiser event of the year! Please help us make it a great success! For those who will be attending the Nun Run, click here to register. For those coming to the Run [...]