15th Anniversary
15 years ago on this blessed day, the seed of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery was planted. This inspiration coincided (in God's All-Knowing Providence) with the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist. Of course, at that time, we had no idea that the wind of the [...]
Lent and Holy Week
"Let us entrust ourselves to the Virgin Mary, who generated the Word of God in faith and in the flesh, so that we may immerse ourselves – just as she did – in the death and resurrection of her Son Jesus, and possess eternal life." - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI [...]
Nun Run 2019
The 10th Annual Nun Run was a GREAT SUCCESS! Every year we are amazed by the turnout! For many folks, this was their 10th Annual - having joined in the fun since our very first Run! Seeing old friends and meeting new ones, receiving prayer requests, and sharing the [...]
10th Annual Nun Run
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Welcome Angelle
On Feb. 13th, we were blessed to receive our third Postulant! Angelle, originally from Covington LA, has been discerning with our community for some time now...and so it was our great joy that we welcomed her into postulancy. Enjoy some photos below from her Entrance. Kindly keep Angelle in [...]
10th Annual Nun Run Early Bird Registration
The 10th Annual Nun Run is just around the corner on Saturday, March 2nd at Kiwanis Park, Tempe AZ...and we are getting very excited! Be sure to register soon to get the Early Bird price! Details below: Early Bird registration for Adults is $25 until Midnight on Sunday, February 17th. [...]
Thanksgiving and Celebration
"What would happen to the Church and the world without the beacons that signal the port to those who are lost on the high seas, without the torches that illuminate the dark night we are going through, without the sentinels announcing the new day when it is still night?" - [...]
A New Postulant
For the last year, Leslee has been discerning with our community. And so it was with great joy and with profound gratitude to Our Lord that we welcomed her into our Community as a Postulant on October 27th. Below are some photos from her entrance. Kindly keep Leslee and [...]
Go and Rebuild My Church
"Three times Christ on the Cross came to life, and told him: "Go, Francis, and repair my Church in ruins". This simple occurrence of the word of God heard in the Church of St Damian contains a profound symbolism. At that moment St Francis was called to repair the small [...]
Celebrate St. Clare with the Poor Clares
All are invited to join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Clare of Assisi Transitus Celebration on Friday, August 10th @ 5 p.m. includes Vespers and Veneration of 1st Class Relic Holy Mass on the Solemnity of St. Clare on Saturday, August 11th @ 9 a.m. If [...]
Vocation Retreat and Resource
"Do no be afraid because great courage is required if we are to open the doors to Christ, if we are to let Christ enter into our hearts...Do not be afraid! If you begin to lose courage, turn to Mary, Seat of Wisdom; with her at your side, you [...]
Who’s Ready to Nun Run?
Get on over to www.desertnunrun.com for details regarding the Nun Run. You won't want to miss this Run! We've asked Pope St. John Paul II to be our special patron this year! - the shirts will reflect his patronage as well as several other JPII special features! Can't make the [...]