Diamond Jubilee of Sister Mary Joseph

Last Monday, the men got off to a good start in the kitchen, only to hit a snag that kept them from continuing their work until Friday.  Although we were sad about the delay, we could not help but enjoy the quiet as we celebrated our Sister Mary Joseph's Diamond Jubilee. Yes, she has spent 60 years of her life in faithful Poor Clare living, longer than most of us have been alive!  Here are some pictures of her great day:

Sister Joseph in her garden which she lovingly tends with the help of some of her novitiate friends. 

Sister Joseph renewing her vows for the 60th time in the hands of our Mother Abbess.  How many octogenarians could kneel like that?

On special occasions, our Novices and Postulants kneel in the middle of our refectory with all of us gathered around to make their petitions.  White veiled Novices ask for the grace to make Holy Profession, and Postulants ask to receive the Holy Habit.  Only 3 Novices are pictured here because our Sister Chiara Marie has already received the promise that she will take her vows on June 22nd.

After having resolved their problem, the men returned to the job on Friday.  The coming week promises to be exciting.!

Blessed Pentecost and the resuming of the so-called Ordinary Time!