St. Therese’s Face-Palm
In 4th grade, I made it to the final round of our class spelling bee. Mr. McGee was wielding the spelling list like a sword, trying to take one of us down so as to proclaim a winner. But word after word, my opponent and I kept the spelling [...]
Vocations & Desert Morning
Our second Desert Morning of Prayer is quickly approaching. Check out the brochure below for more info. Also we ask for your continued prayers for vocations to the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery. It is such a beautiful way of life! - and we [...]
Light and Adoration
Here in our little desert oasis, during Advent and Christmastide, with joy we have followed the radiance of His Star to Bethlehem and there we remain, adoring the tiny Baby! It is not surprising that on that first Christmas even the heaven's shone forth a special light - a [...]
Fall Update
Sr. John-Mark Maria recently captured this lovely photo Time flies! and no matter how much you pull against the leash...there's no stopping it! And so, somehow, we find ourselves at the end of October! It started out beautifully here at Our Lady of Solitude Monastery with the [...]
St. Francis of Assisi Novena
The Novena in preparation for the great Franciscan Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi begins on Sept. 25th and extends through Oct. 3rd. If you would like to pray with us, here is a link the Novena we will be using. If you would like us to pray for [...]
Desert Morning of Prayer
We encourage all young ladies to come on out to Tonopah for this prayerful and joyful discernment morning on Saturday, October 7th - led by Fr. Benedict Mary, FHS. There will be a carpool leaving from Ss. Simon and Jude. Email Sr. Anthony Mary at the Office of Consecrated [...]
Celebrating St. Clare
"What a great laudable exchange: to leave the things of time for those of eternity, to choose the things of heaven for the goods of earth, to receive the hundred-fold in place of one, and to possess a blessed and eternal life." - St. Clare of Assisi [...]
To Remain
Recently my mom shared with me a cute little story about one of my young nieces. The story goes: The family was enjoying a day of swimming and fun in their pool with both sets of grandparents. Dinnertime came with the hopes of getting back in the pool afterward. [...]
The Power of Silence
Sadly it's been awhile since we've posted a Reading Reverie Book Review...not because we aren't reading! - but because the days have been going by so quickly and have left little time for blogging! But a book has been making it's rounds in the Monastery and it's obvious that it [...]
Ave Maris Stella
In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary....With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under [...]
Let the Lord Lead
In years gone by, my Uncle Phil could dance a mean polka. When I was a "youngun", my mom taught me how to polka and we would dance around the house from the kitchen to the family room...1, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4. Over and over again. Then [...]
Lenten Meatless Meal Alms, Week V
It's hard to believe this is the last installment of these Meatless Meal Plan Alms! I hope you've enjoyed it! I'm ending with my favorite Lentil soup. This is one of those go to meals for me - when I have a full day ahead and no time to cook! [...]