The Presentation of Mary From Wikipedia: “Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. The word “Christmas” means, “the mass of Christ.” A historian of the second Century maintains Jesus was conceived on March 25 with his birth to follow on December 25.As a Catholic / Christian, I believe the true meaning…

Making Friends with My Body When I was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in my late 40’s, I had been having back pain, overall soreness and sometimes just feeling exhausted for several years.  I had been to various doctors, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists and athletic trainers and no one could do anything for me.  I…

Sister Lucia Schwickerath Returns from Pilgrimage Is there anyone you’d like to thank for the trip  / any particular locations or people that treated you very well?Sister Lucia: The gentleman from St. Peter’s Parish who financed the trip but he wants to remain anonymous. All the pilgrims, the tour referred to everyone as a “pilgrim,”…

A New Tradition of Cookies & Carols Join the Sisters for a new Holiday Tradition, Cookies & Carols at St. Paul’s MonasteryThe Sisters have added a new event to their annual week of Christmas at the Monastery fundraising. Join them in creating a simple act of kindness in the form of cookies. While you donate…

The Presentation of Mary The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin of Mary is commemorated each year on November 21.According to the Catholic News Agency, tradition is that Anna and Joachim were married for 20 years without having any children. Joachim prayed to God for a child and promised he would dedicate that…