Our celebration of the solemnity of Our Holy Mother Clare was splendid. To everyone who sent email greetings, cards, telephone calls, and visits : THANK YOU! We praise God for the gift of our friends and extended spiritual family. We prayed in a special way for all of our Franciscan family, especially all of our [...]
It is definitely monsoon season in the desert. We've had cloudy skies, rain, and cool temps (OK, 'cool' is a relative term. It was under 100 degress - so that's cool). Sr. John-Mark and I were taking the puppies out last night, and she made a bold statement: "Wow, the breeze is actually cool." Again, [...]
Yesterday was our first 'official' packing extravaganza! We've been doing stuff here and there - but yesterday we really got to business and did some major packing! Sr. Marie Andre made a few calls and before we knew it about 8 friends said they'd be here to kick-off the packing and moving preps. That is [...]
For some odd reason, we get a lot of visitors in the Summer. We're so grateful - but we pity them having to bear with the Arizona heat! We feel like we are natives now - even spending some time outside in the habit in 115 degree heat. Honestly, dry heat really is much easier [...]
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 [...]
Even though it is beginning to get hot in Arizona, it seems like we have an influx of visitors...which makes us very happy! Below you will see photos of 2 of our beloved friends: Br. Francis Edkins, CFR and Kellie Taylor. Both of them recently got a first class tour of the building site. We [...]
You never know what each new day will bring. At the end of October, we entered our first chili cook-off - at the invitation of Fr. Billy Kosco - at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Upon moving to Tonopah, we will fall within the parish boundaries of St. Henry's! So we took this opportunity to get [...]
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, [...]
Praised be Jesus Christ! I hope this finds you all well. I am sitting here with a steaming cup of hot tea, on an even steamier yet beautiful summer day at Our Lady of Solitude. I pray that your Eastertide has been a joyous one, and as it will be drawing to a close with [...]
Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ!Long time no talk! Sr Mary Blogger is back in the saddle, although kudos go to Sr Blogger Marie for her excellent pinch-blogging! We are in the glorious month of October, and Fall is upon us.(Yes, we have Fall even in the desert!) With the temps an almost 40*cooler, we [...]