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 [...]
Today on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the 24,000 lb dome (a little lighter than we were expecting) was raised up high - on the new chapel of Our Lady of Solitude. The steel beams for the roof were also perfectly placed. The JOY was tangible! A HUGE THANK YOU to the wonderful construction [...]
I wonder sometimes if we'll ever get used to the idea that this chapel is really being built...right before our very eyes. Each time we go out to the land to see the progress, I am still surprised to see the lofty structure rising out of the barren desert. It shocks the system! This is [...]
Hope you enjoy this photo slideshow. I hope to have the photos on our main page with a more explanation soon. But I want to get something online ASAP so you can share our JOY!!! It's absolutely phenomenal. I cannot tell you how overjoyed we all are to see the progress...OK more soon...here's the photos:Make [...]
Hello to all! I don't know if you've had a chance to look at our website, but you might notice yet another blog. Wondering why 2 blogs? Wondering where to look for updates? No worries...allow me to explain "the method behind the madness"!This blog will still be used for short building updates, monastery news, reflections [...]