Group Shot IIOriginally uploaded by Desert NunsOn May 1, 2005, the Phoenix Foundation officially began - as we piled in the mini-van and headed West. There were many tears, as we left Mother, the Nuns, and all that was familiar to us. But there was a great excitement as well - as we embarked on [...]
Usually the month of August is a time for Phoenicians to escape the heat, but we were blessed with an influx of visitors. Fr. Kline and his good friend, Fr. Dandurand from the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, came for a week retreat at the beginning of the month. Br. Francis, CFR enjoyed the sites, sounds, [...]
Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Angels! This past week we were blessed to have a visit from Fr. Mariusz, Fr. Leo, and Fr. Gabriel, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal -- the men in gray. Fr. Mariusz is celebrating his fortieth anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood this year (in conjunction with the Year [...]
Below are some photos of things that have been happening here at Our Lady of Solitude! Photos include our visit with two of our MFVA Friars (Fr. Joseph and Br. Leo), some updated photos of Percy and Fergus, a visit to the canyon with long-time friend, Fr. John Caulfield, Sr. Esther Marie's 'mystery' birthday party!, [...]
Hi Everyone! This is Sr. Blogger Marie :-) I am "pinch-blogging" this week. Things have been really busy here at OLS. But we didn't forget about you all. We have just been temporarily detained from our computers lately. Unfortunately our cats haven't been chasing the right mice. As you can see from the picture here [...]