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!
Lions, and Tigers, and Bears! Oh My!
We had a black bear sighting at Cor Jesu Monastery in New Market TN. It is a first for us at this location but not the first bear Handmaids have encountered. We are being careful and cautious and have wish listed some small bear spray devices and hope, as in the past, we will never have to use them. It’s best we keep the bears at a respectful distance without bothering them. And we do NOT feed them.
The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord!
What might the glory of the Lord look like? The world just got a glimpse of only a tiny portion of his awesome power in creation in the magnificent display of such intense aurora that even low latitude locations, like East Tennessee, got the show of a lifetime. #geomagneticstorm #aurora
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Knoxville
We have a new Bishop! Pope Francis has selected Bishop-Elect Mark Beckman of Nashville to lead the Diocese of Knoxville in East Tennessee. He will be ordained and installed as the fourth Bishop of Knoxville on July 26th, 2024. Please pray in thanksgiving for this appointment and for this priest as he steps into his new role as Knoxville’s shepherd.
The Voice of the Shepherd – Sharing Her Vocation Story
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 …
Saint Joseph the Worker Pray for Us!
Saint Joseph the Worker, Pray for Us! Work is not a chore to be escaped. It can be a path to holiness when undertaken for God. May we all honor Saint Joseph and commend to him all our needs.
Vocations: A Growing Problem
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!
First Vows!
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!
Lenten Novena for Priests in English and Spanish
Though you will read of “spiritual motherhood” of priests in describing our charism of praying for them, it does not mean that men should not pray and sacrifice for our spiritual fathers. Consider praying this novena for them this Lent.
Double the Thanks!! For the New Roof!
From Christmas 2023 through Epiphany of this year we had a Matching Gifts campaign thanks to a very generous donor and the many equally generous friends and benefactors who stepped up to contribute to the effort. We are now benefiting from these gifts as the roof of Cor Jesu Monastery, including the Quad and Porch roofs is now able to …
Who Is In The Priests Garden: Archbishop Shelton Fabre
We include Archbishop Shelton Fabre in our daily prayers as he oversees the Diocese of Knoxville while we await a new bishop. He is also among the priests names placed in our Mary, Mother of Priests Garden.