In gratitude for the gift of the PriesthoodFr. Leo, CFR, bestowing his priestly blessing"We pray that by growing each day in fidelity and love for Christ, [priests] will be messengers of hope, reconciliation and peace in the midst of their brothers and sisters" - Pope Benedict XVI, March 31, 2010Messengers of HopeHow is a priest [...]
The great pilgrimage of Lent is nearing its culmination and completion in the Sacred Triduum. We walked these 40 days with the Lord - learning invaluable lessons at the school of the Cross. The Sisters and I hope this Lent was life-changing and life-giving for all of you. As we enter into this final ascent [...]
Here's a link to the article corresponding to the Channel 12 Hero Central Spot.AZ Nuns run to raise moneyAlso we were thrilled to learn that USA Today picked up the story that Lin Sue put together on Channel 12! The video is on their website. Yay! We had a runner in FL sign up because [...]
This beautiful piece appeared on AZ Central's Channel 12 News last night - in the Hero Central spot. The piece was put together so nicely by the people at Channel 12. Lin Sue Cooney....thank you!
Sr. Augustine was at Channel 15 studios this morning with Stephanie Sandoval. Stephanie was kind enough to have Sister on the show to promote the nun run! Sister and the wonderful people from the Herb Box were featured making Marathon Bars for the run. View this fun segment by clicking the link above! Also,want to [...]
OK, everybody...be sure to set your DVR's. The Nun Run will be in the news:Thursday, March 11th (all times are for Phoenix)Sonoran Living, Channel 15, LIVE 11 a.m.EWTN's Life on the Rock (Call-In) 6 p.m.12 News "Hero Central" (taped feature package) 10 p.m.
This morning, Sr. Augustine Marie, Sr. Esther Marie, and Sr. John-Mark Maria appeared on Fox 10 News, Cory's Corner. Cory had the Sisters on to promote the upcoming NUN RUN!This fun segment did not take place in a studio, but outside...doing, of all things, a little bit of running! For those who missed it, No [...]
TUNE IN TO FOX 10 MORNING SHOWon WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th at 10 a.m.This announcement is a bit late in coming to you, but Sr. Augustine Marie, Sr. Esther Marie and Sr. John-Mark Maria will be appearing on FOX 10 Morning Show on Wednesday Morning, March 10th. Click here for details!In case you don't see it [...]
To all of you who were praying for the success of our retreat, THANK YOU. It was a wonderful time of prayer and silence…and with Fr. Emmerich’s great sense of humor…we had some good laughs too :)Things at the building site are moving along nicely. The Sisters went out for a construction meeting on March [...]
Before the dome was lifted, a talented Haydon Building Corp member took this photo! I love photos of the cross in shadow! We rest in its shade and learn what it means to stay near JESUS at all times.And isn't that what Lent is all about - through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving - we learn [...]