Here at the Monastery, we have had the Exposition of the Blessed Sacramanet July 17-21, 2024, from 4-6:30 pm and have included you in our prayers!
Eucharistic Congress, will be held from July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“At the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, our Catholic family will gather to experience profound, personal renewal through the power of Christ’s love. Like a new Pentecost, this transformation will flow out from Indianapolis to bring revival in our communities as the Church returns to her first love—the source and summit of our faith. Every day at the Congress is designed to facilitate this life-changing encounter with Jesus, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. Attendees will select their preferred series of impact sessions for the morning and breakout sessions for the afternoon. Then, gathered together as one, the whole assembly will experience the powerful revival sessions in Lucas Oil Stadium each evening. Whether you can come for one day or all five, join us for this generational moment.” For more information, click “Eucharistic Congress.”
Recently, The Saint Leo University community celebrated the achievements of more than 1,300 graduates on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Florida. Our Sister Elizabeth Tran received her master’s degree in Theology/Theological Studies, and we are very proud of her achievement. Sister Mary accompanied Sister Elizabeth. Congratulations Sister Elizabeth!
Online Retreats – The Benedictine Nuns of Jamberoo offering online retreats. For more information, please click “Retreats,” at Jamberoo Abbey.
Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for For July 2024: For the pastoral care of the sick: We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.
Sacra Mysteria Venerari (Click for more information)
An apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist by Bishop James S. Wall, Bishop of the Gallup Diocese.
MISSION STATEMENT –The Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert is a monastic community of women in the Benedictine tradition. We profess vows of stability, conversion of life and obedience. Our primary mission, is to seek God through a life of prayer, silence and solitude. Our way of life frees us to give glory and praise to God, intercede through prayer for the needs of the world and hospitality.