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Praised be Jesus Christ! What a glorious sunrise he gave us to start the month dedicated to his Mother, Mary. As this Paschaltide continues enjoy the marvels of God’s glory shining out to remind us of his strength and power and also his unimaginable and tender love for each one of us. Sometimes it just takes a bit of sunshine to remember the Light of the World.
He is risen! He is truly risen indeed! The link below “should” lead to our YouTube Vocations Channel. If not, please holler.
The Labouré Society played an important role in making it possible for our new Novice to pursue her vocation. Sr Thérèse Bernadette, and all the Handmaids of the Precious Blood, keep them in our prayers of gratitude. To help them help others visit rescuevocations.org and consider supporting their work.
Postulant Chrissy enters Novitiate as Sister Thérèse Bernadette of the Most Tender and Compassionate Heart! See our website news blog for more photos!
We may have one less Aspirant but that is only because Sarah entered the Postulancy! Congratulations! And that’s not the only change this month! Guess who is about to enter the Novitiate! Postulant Chrissy!
We had a joyful and beautiful celebration of Corpus Christi including a Procession to three Stations. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Randy Stice. Corpus Christi, Dominus Est!
Sister Angela Rose’s vocation story, which she titled, “The Voice of the Shepherd”, was featured in the Institute on Religious Life’s Spring magazine discussing her conversion, her missionary work as an eye surgeon with travels around the globe before the Lord called her, more permanently, before his Eucharistic throne for priests as a Handmaid of the Precious Blood. We are …
We have a growing problem, quite literally. Vocations are growing. It’s a nice problem to have but makes for innovative housing accommodations from time to time. God always provides, nevertheless, we ask for prayers as we move forward towards constructing Holy Family Building which will allow us to go on growing and growing for Christ in His Priest. Please help if you can!
Our Sister Maria Crucis of Saint Joseph professed her First Vows for three years as a Handmaid of the Precious Blood on April 10th, 2024. Deo gratias and Alleluia!
One of the many fruits of our Diamond Jubilee year and its aftermath has been opening the archives and sharing the many hidden treasures from our past. In particular, it’s allowed our formation Sisters to learn more about the Handmaid pioneers that went before us, even as we continue on our own type of pioneering journey in East Tennessee. So …
Thanksgiving is an expression of our utter dependence on God and his kindly providence. And that providence often comes through the hands of others.
When you are snowed in having fun in the snow helps prevent cabin fever. It also helps experimenting with sled designs and sled run building. Thank you Lord for the snow!
We share some deliberately belated Christmas photos to both share what a monastery Christmas is like and to prolong the Joy of the Incarnation for all!