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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.

Read Easter reflections and more in the latest edition of LifeQuesters on the Web Easter 2014.

Today the ancient ritual of the Blessing of Easter foods will take place in many churches. Here is how to create your own >>

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!

Read about the Women of the Passion in LifeQuest Lenten II -2014.

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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Weekend Scripture Retreat – House of Prayer Mount St. Macrina, April 25-27. For further information, call 724.438.7149.

The Lenten I edition of LifeQuesters on the Web is now available. It features reflections, upcoming events at the House of Prayer and other information.  Read more here:  LifeQuesters Lenten I 2014

The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently approved a new initiative—its Catholic Sisters strategy. This strategy seeks to strengthen congregations of Sisters. Strong and vital congregations will ensure that Sisters are able to serve their communities long into the future. This was particularly important to our founder, Conrad N. Hilton, who credited the Sisters with instilling in him the faith and values that guided his life. Read more >>

Read LifeQuesters on the Web Christmas 2013 edition.