"This is the good zeal which monks must foster with fervent love: they should each try to be the first to show respect to the other"
- Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 72 verse 3

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Save the Date - Monastic Moment Experience

Friday, October 28, 2011
Mark your calender for the Monastic Moment Experience.  On February 17-18th, 2012, come live the monastic life at St. Joseph Monastery.  This experience is for women ages 18-35.  See the flyer for more information.  Email Sr. Catherine, OSB; or call 918-746-4205.  ...

Oblation

Thursday, October 13, 2011
On Sunday, October 9, 2011, we welcomed seven new Oblates to our community.  They are:  Eve Abrams, Marie Al-Sadi, Karen Covey, Alice Fagan, Kay Limke, Karel Mendenhall and Jane Rausch.  The ceremony was held in the Marian Chapel followed by a reception in the monastery dining room.  Check out the photos in the Photo Gallery....

James Finley Conference

Thursday, October 13, 2011
Transforming Life’s Traumas, Large & Small, into Healing and Spiritual Growth, is coming to Tulsa on February 3rd – 5th2012.  For more information click on this link:  www.jfctulsa.com...

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
It is the tradition of the Church to set aside the month of November for a special commemoration for those who have died.  In November, with the opening feasts of All Saints (November 1st) and the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (“All Souls”) (November 2nd), the Church calls us to pray for our departed loved ones and for those who mourn.  The Communion of Saints is...

Jubilee Celebration Slideshow

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
On June 19th the community celebrated the jubilees of Sisters Cabrini Boland, Mary Michael Swarz, Christine Ereiser, and Catherine Martinez.  Enjoy the slideshow from the festivities.  ...

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Consent and Constraint

Monday, January 30, 2012.

Following my own will, my wishes, my personal desires can lead me down the wrong path. Experience has proven this fact time after time, yet it seems to be one of those life lessons that I can not quite embrace gracefully.I find that when I start dictating how life needs...
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