This Spring has already been very full! We have had retreats nearly every weekend, have been taking a course on Wisdom Literature in the Bible and the Psalms, and still kept up with all our regular school-year apostolic work. While the Sisters have been balancing these activities, we've had lots of help with addressing the maintenance needs around the property. The post Spring Projects at Casa Maria appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

In the midst of the Church, we Sisters embark on this Holy Week, walking with Christ, and meditating prayerfully on quite a bit of Wisdom Literature during the past several weeks, through our latest course from Augustine Institute on Wisdom Literature and the Psalms. It might seem surprising to spend so much time in the […] The post God’s Mastery Over Evil appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

By Sr. Madeleine Marie, SsEW Before COVID, Sr. Mary John Paul and Sr. Philomena had an opportunity to share a table with Curtis Martin, the Founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Curtis encouraged the Sisters to visit the various campuses in our region, something we have […] The post A Special Visit to Huntingdon College appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

Dear Family and Friends, I am writing you to ask for your prayers and support as we begin to repair damage from a serious storm water issue affecting our pond. Many of you know that the drainage retention pond was required by ADEM Alabama Department of Environmental Management when we originally cleared the land and began the […] The post Pray for St. Joseph’s Aid in this Project! appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

May you find your peace and joy with the Holy Family during these most special days. You are in our joyful prayers! The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

Have you ever heard the origins of the Nativity Scene? Have they been around for the entire 2,000 years of Christianity? Where exactly did it come from? The Nativity Scene as we know it today has actually been a custom since the thirteenth century. In fact, this year is the 800th anniversary of the very […] The post Our Own Little Greccio appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

While researching for an assignment on Church History the other day, I came across a startling essay on Ancient Monasticism. Scanning through the text to see whether it would be a helpful resource, I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. While professing to be Catholic, the author openly declared that what he learned of […] The post Dying and Rising Daily appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

By Sister Marie Therese At the end of September four other sisters and I headed to France for a pilgrimage. We spent six beautiful days in Lourdes which was followed by visits to Paris, Lisieux, Ars, and Nevers. The entire experience was amazing. In fact, when reflecting on the pilgrimage, it is hard to pin-point […] The post In Lisieux For Therese’s Feast Day appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

At the end of August, we were invited for several days to the annual National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors in the diocese of Rockville Centre in Long Island. Diocesan vocation directors gathered at Immaculate Conception Retreat House for prayer, talks, and fellowship.  This was an excellent opportunity for us to connect with priests from […] The post Configured to Christ appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more

(see full album of pictures here) “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy” – 1 Peter 1:8 Last Tuesday, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, I was given the great blessing […] The post Sister Rose Marie’s Final Profession appeared first on Sister Servants of the Eternal Word ..read more