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Feasts of Corpus Christi and St. Anthony
Blessed feast of the Body and Blood of Christ! We are so happy that our chapel is now open so that our friends can join us for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament....
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Sister Francesca to Make First Vows
Glad Tidings Chapter for Sr. Mary Francesca June 12, 2020 +My dear Sr. Francesca, In God’s loving and gracious providence, this day has been chosen for you, the day on which you will be...
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Summer Newsletter 2020
Bethlehem Monastery of Poor ClaresSummer, 2020“…and this be our motto: In God is our trust!” Our dear Friends, Some issues of this newsletter ago, we opened with an exclamation of wonder...
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Sister Francesca Makes First Profession
When a Poor Clare Sister is invested with the Holy Habit, she also receives a new name, title and “mark”. This last is a religious symbol that is often linked to her name or title and serves as her...
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September Thoughts
Autumn comes slowly to Virginia. It seems that summer is loath to relinquish its hot grip on our world. But here and there, we can perceive signs that the inevitable transition is taking place: few...
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St. Francis on Fire
In the summer of 1224 Our Father St. Francis felt that he was nearing the end of his life. His health was failing and he had resigned as head of his newly formed Order of Friars Minor. Yes, he was...
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Come, Lord Jesus!
Poor Clares live by the liturgy, so the last few weeks we have been pondering the coming of Christ in glory at the end of time. Any time is a good time to reflect on the actual ending of time, but...
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Prologue Prayer
In the beginning was the Word- At the very Source of being,At the Fountain of all that is- Jesus,You were, and are and ever will be. You are with God the FatherAnd You are God,In the eternal embrace...
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Photos of Ice Storm
Some photos to share from yesterday's ice storm:Ice covering large courtyardSt. Francis told us to feed his "sisters the birds"!St. Joseph presides on his newly built shrinemade from left over bricks...
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Sister Mary Angelique to Make Solemn Vows!
We have great good news to share! Our dear Sister Mary Angelique of the Infant Jesus has been received by our community to make her Solemn Vows on June 19th of this year!One of our Sister's many...
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St. Joseph and the Stations of the Cross
As promised, here is our Sister Angelique's composition of St Joseph inspired meditations for the Stations of the Cross. Just in time for Holy Week!The First Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death V....
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Mercy Sunday, Easter Newsletter
Peace be with you! Our Lord greets His disciples and all of us with this gift of His peace while at the same time showing us His wounds. We must indeed face the fact of our sinfulness, acknowledge...
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Ora et Labora
"Prayer and Work"--such is the ancient description of monastic life going all the way back to St. Benedict. St. Francis and St. Clare enthusiastically reaffirmed the tradition in the 13th century....
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A Prayer for the Novena of Pentecost
Blessed Lady of the Ascension, Jesus took your heart with Him to heaven and you were ever there in hope even as you remained on earth. Guide our hearts to things above so that where He is we too may...
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
A Brief Examine on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Drawn from “The Sanctifier” by Archbishop Luis M. Martinezand arranged by our soon to be Solemnly Professed Sister Mary Angelique Through His Gifts...
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Sister Angelique moves toward her Solemn Profession
Blessed Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! Today our Sister Mary Angelique begins her retreat in preparation for her Solemn Profession that will take place next Saturday, June 19th! We...
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The Deed is Done!
Our dear Sister Mary Angelique of the Infant Jesus is now a Solemnly Professed member of our Bethlehem Monastery of Poor Clares! It was an absolutely wonderful celebration. Here are a few pictures...
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Sister Angelique's Unique Remembrance Card
Every Sister who makes her Solemn Profession in our community also designs her own remembrance card. Above is our Sister Angelique's card which she not only designed but drew herself. With help from...
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The beginning of our Sister Angelique's reflections on her Solemn Profession
Reflections on the Ceremony of theReligious ConsecrationofSister Mary Angelique of the Infant JesusJune 19th, 2021 Opening of the Mass The consecration of virgins takes place within the actual...
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Blessed Feast of our Mother St. Clare!
An excerpt from the homily of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVII, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Clare The Book of Exodus recounts that the...
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