St Therese and Mercy
Celebrating the Feast of St. Therese in the Year of Mercy seems very significant to me. After all, Mercy is mentioned about 75 times in her writings. Her path to holiness, the Little Way, was cleared and made ready by Mercy. And, a pivotal moment in her life is when [...]
Little Poor Man of Assisi
On Sunday, September 25th, the Novena to St. Francis will begin. Pray it with us and/or send us your intentions for the Novena via the form at the bottom of this post. Also, all are invited to join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of this Little Poor Man [...]
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. -GK Chesterton Ever since I was a little girl (and my brother freed me from those cumbersome training wheels) I have always loved a nice long bike ride - the peace, quiet, wind in my hair (or now in my veil!) and [...]
This, That, & the Other Thing
Things here at Our Lady of Solitude have been quite busy! So this is a "catch-up" blog, reaching as far back as May! My heavens! - where has the time gone?!?! May Crowning: May Crowning is always such a beautiful day and this year was no exception. Some of our [...]
“You Are A Priest Forever…”
To devote ourselves to Jesus in the Eucharist, to the Church, to the interests of the glory of God, to the extension of the Kingdom of Our Lord, these are our duties. And do not say that, because of our humility, it is too great a vocation. As adoring souls, [...]
A Spring Update
Spring in the desert has been beautiful, blessed, and busy! Things started getting busy with the Nun Run and are only now beginning to slow down! Speaking of the Nun Run, we recently uploaded about 50 photos - more will be added over the next few days. Check them out! [...]
Mother Mary Angelica, PCPA
Rev. Mother Marie Andre with Mother Angelica, 2002 On the very day when we celebrate Our Lord's victory over death, Mother Angelica passed from this life to the next. Mother holds a special place in our history and our hearts. She received into Religious Life Mother Marie André, [...]
Our Lady of Solitude, Guardian of Memory
Today is the patronal feast day of our Monastery, as Our Lady of Solitude is "Our Lady of Holy Saturday". Our patronal feast day is spent quietly, unlike other celebratory days...because today is different. As Melito of Sardis said in today's Office of Readings: Something strange is happening - there [...]
Holy Thursday Light
This photo was taken early this morning in the chapel. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 Jesus our Light
Nun Run Doll Raffle
So, for the first time, we will be having a lil' fun raffle at the Nun Run! The Sisters made two hand-made dolls - St. Francis and St. Clare! Come on by the Poor Clare table at the Nun Run to purchase your raffle ticket - only $1 or 6 [...]
Nun Run News
Official Race Shirt - Order yours today! Or register and get one "free" on race day! The Nun Run is quickly approaching: Saturday, March 5th! Here's a few bullet points about the Run: To register, simply follow this link In honor of the Year of Mercy, there will [...]
Last Chance: Living Stones Program
The Living Stones Program, where commemorative bricks are placed in pathways around the Chapel, will soon be closing. If you would like to purchase a Living Stone, all requests must be received no later than MARCH 25th, 2016 (if mailing your request, please be sure it arrives before this date). [...]