Sister Barbara Jean Presents to Students at Franciscan University
Some members of the Blessed Theodore Romzha Society with Sister Barbara Jean – Joseph Hartsek of Dayton, Ohio, Kristina Danovich of Phoenix, Arizona, and Luke Iyengar of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the President of the Society.
The Byzantine Catholic students attending Franciscan University who formed the Blessed Theodore Romzha Society recently invited Sister Barbara Jean to present the documentary “Interrupted Lives” and to speak about the situation in Ukraine.
Sister shared stories and photos of her experiences in the years of rebuilding religious life with the Sisters of St. Basil in Eastern Europe. There was also a display of hand-crafted items made in Ukraine. The group agreed to continue fervent prayers for peace and stability in Ukraine where many Byzantine Catholics reside. The largest Province of Sisters of St. Basil is in Ukraine with over 150 members.
Sr. Barbara Jean Featured
Sister Barbara Jean was featured on the front page of the Herald Standard (April 25 edition) in an article regarding the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Read more >>
Monastery Chapel
The blessings of Easter continue as the Sisters of St. Basil and the Catholic Church observe Bright Week. The chapel is a beautiful reflection of the joyous Easter celebration here at Mount Saint Macrina.
LifeQuesters on the Web 2014 Easter Edition
Read Easter reflections and more in the latest edition of LifeQuesters on the Web Easter 2014.
How to put together a Traditional Easter Basket
Today the ancient ritual of the Blessing of Easter foods will take place in many churches. Here is how to create your own >>
Winter’s Last Blast!
After perfect weather over the weekend, we briefly went back to winter on Tuesday and Wednesday. This photo, taken in the Monastery Garden, demonstrates just how cold it was here at Mount St. Macrina!
LifeQuest – Lenten II edition
Read about the Women of the Passion in LifeQuest Lenten II -2014.
Praying History Does Not Repeat
Prayers for peace in Ukraine are being said at Mount St. Macrina’s House of Prayer as Russia continues its annexation of Crimea and anti-government protests are held in Kiev’s Independence Square, Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
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Register for the Weekend Scripture Retreat
Weekend Scripture Retreat – House of Prayer Mount St. Macrina, April 25-27. For further information, call 724.438.7149.