For the Sacred Heart
As we celebrate today the solemnity of the Sacred Heart, it is our great joy to share with you the good news of the vestition of Sr. Mary Joseph of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! She received the Dominican habit this morning and began her novitiate. This next step of formation lasts two years, and is a time of deeper formation in prayer, study and personal growth. As Jesus says in the words of the Gospel acclamation today, “take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Mt 11:29). The gentle yoke of Dominican monastic life can take some getting used to at first (now where do those pins go?) but it is a life of great joy and peace for those who are called in this way.
We would just also like to let you know that our Summer 2022 newsletter is now available online, in English and French.
Finally, our sisters have been hard at work in the soap workshop over the past few months (and the rest of us have volunteered our noses to test their experiments). We're happy to announce a new "Summer Collection" of soap that will be available July 1 through our online store. You can find out more, and preview the collection, on our handmade soap page.
As the summer begins, may you and your loved ones dwell safely in the love of God. We are praying for you, and hope these days of sunshine bring you joy, rest and peace.