Here are some beautiful pictures from the Community of St. John in Peoria for the occasion of the clothing of several sisters.
I visited them in June, and I met a one of these new novices who was with me for a short time in the Buffalo Carmel. She is in photo 10 with her hand over her face, which was exactly how she looked when she saw me! :D
What a great communitiy they are!! So joyful!!
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Those are great pictures! They look like a great order.
These are the Contemplative Sisters of St John. They are semi-cloistered and live on the same grounds as the Brothers, though they have a separate place and chapel. They also have Apostolic Sisters, but they are not in the US yet.
You'll notice it looks like all these sisters must be novices. But actually the fully professed still have the white veil, (but the full veil with the wimple) as the founder Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, wanted them to always be novices of the Holy Spirit. The Mother of the sisters in Peoria is on the left side in photo 8. The Apostolic Sisters have grey veils when they are professed however.
Maybe some of you guys will recognise Fr. Antoine in these pictures, who started the Children of Hope.
The sister that was with me in the Buffalo Carmel is a convert from Protestantism actually. I'm so happy for her! I wonder what her name in religion is now. : )
You'll notice it looks like all these sisters must be novices. But actually the fully professed still have the white veil, (but the full veil with the wimple) as the founder Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, wanted them to always be novices of the Holy Spirit. The Mother of the sisters in Peoria is on the left side in photo 8. The Apostolic Sisters have grey veils when they are professed however.
Maybe some of you guys will recognise Fr. Antoine in these pictures, who started the Children of Hope.
The sister that was with me in the Buffalo Carmel is a convert from Protestantism actually. I'm so happy for her! I wonder what her name in religion is now. : )
Lovely photos.... this looks a very vibrant and happy community. Thanks for sharing.
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Great pictures! Really fun! I wonder how many American vocations they have now... I don't know much about how many French religious they brought over either... I guess I should go to the website!
Thanks!
Great pictures! Really fun! I wonder how many American vocations they have now... I don't know much about how many French religious they brought over either... I guess I should go to the website!
Thanks!
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Great pictures! Really fun! I wonder how many American vocations they have now... I don't know much about how many French religious they brought over either... I guess I should go to the website!
Thanks!
I believe they are receiving many American vocations. All of these sisters that were clothed are American, and 2 more Americans are entering this Fall.
Someone from very near where I lived entered a couple years ago. She is in France now.
When I visited there, I felt the majority in Peoria were from here. The Mother is French, and a couple of the other sisters I noticed with French accents. But yeah, I think many are joining from here. The Contemplative Sisters also have a house in Laredo, TX. Also, the priest seen in many of these photos (not Fr. Antoine) is American, Fr. Joseph Mary.
Something different about how they live the contemplative vocation is that each sister, about every 2 years, moves to another house of the order. This is so they do not become attached to a certain house and group of sisters, but experience the different houses of the order. But the way of life is the same in all houses. And there is plenty of silence and solitude in their daily schedule.
I really like the stability for the contemplative life of professing vows to one particular house, as the papally enclosed nuns do - like how St. Therese said in her autob. something like - this is it, I am here until I reach Heaven. But also, their is a lot of wisdom in moving to another house, to always being willing to go when the Lord calls.
Yes, they are truly a wonderful and happy community.
These photos were accompanied by two lovely stories about the Community in the Peoria Journal Star (http://www.pjstar.com/stories/102906/FEA_BBB879DQ.040.shtml and http://www.pjstar.com/stories/102906/HEA_BBB87A3Q.040.shtml) 
The Community also has an "American" web site: http://www.communityofstjohn.com
They have an Oblature as well for those of you who are considering a third order sort of vocation.
The Community also has an "American" web site: http://www.communityofstjohn.com
They have an Oblature as well for those of you who are considering a third order sort of vocation.
it was a lovely article......i have to go visit bro.nathan some time......
i think they have around 18 sisters living in the convent.....
i think they have around 18 sisters living in the convent.....
Thanks for sharing! Just have to say how absolutely lovely this community is. 
I have been to some of their talks here in the UK (amazing) and look forward to taking my kids to their Eucharistic Adoration retreat in a few weeks .
I have been to some of their talks here in the UK (amazing) and look forward to taking my kids to their Eucharistic Adoration retreat in a few weeks .
Those a beautiful pictures. The focus and composition is great compared to some community pictures! 
THey were done by a newspaper photographer
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THey were done by a newspaper photographer
Very cool.
I am glad the pictures were done so well, becuase it shows the beauty of such an amazing community. The Brothers and Sisters are truly full of life and vitality. And i think that this is one case where the pictures do show that. They are truly joyous in their vocations.
*sighs*
It makes me so happy..... 
I just love them sooo much...... 
*sighs*
It makes me so happy..... I just love them sooo much......
some Philosophy sessions coming up at St. Joseph's Priory in Princeville, IL http://www.communityofstjohn.com/
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From Br. John-Luke:
The Brothers announce two upcoming theology sessions that will take place at our monastery with two different priests from the Brothers of St. John in France (both sessions will be given in English).
February 26-March 2 -- Introduction to reading Scriptures: the Wisdom of God taught through His Law - a look at the Old Testament, especially the Pentateuch, with Fr. Alain-Marie, Theology professor for the Brothers of St. John at St. Jodard.
March 5-10 -- Revelation: a Gift from God, Who reveals His most intimate secrets to His closest friends. Was the Word of God necessary for our salvation?
A look at the mystery of Divine Revelation with Fr. Martin, Master of Studies and Theology professor for the Brothers of St. John.
The actual times of the conferences will be determined within the next couple of weeks. We hope to have a large attendance, since these two Brothers have a lot of wisdom to share with us all, so please invite anyone who has a thirst for the Truth, and come numerous!
In Christ,
Br. John-Luke
The Brothers announce two upcoming theology sessions that will take place at our monastery with two different priests from the Brothers of St. John in France (both sessions will be given in English).
February 26-March 2 -- Introduction to reading Scriptures: the Wisdom of God taught through His Law - a look at the Old Testament, especially the Pentateuch, with Fr. Alain-Marie, Theology professor for the Brothers of St. John at St. Jodard.
March 5-10 -- Revelation: a Gift from God, Who reveals His most intimate secrets to His closest friends. Was the Word of God necessary for our salvation?
A look at the mystery of Divine Revelation with Fr. Martin, Master of Studies and Theology professor for the Brothers of St. John.
The actual times of the conferences will be determined within the next couple of weeks. We hope to have a large attendance, since these two Brothers have a lot of wisdom to share with us all, so please invite anyone who has a thirst for the Truth, and come numerous!
In Christ,
Br. John-Luke
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Here are some beautiful pictures from the Community of St. John in Peoria for the occasion of the clothing of several sisters.
I visited them in June, and I met a one of these new novices who was with me for a short time in the Buffalo Carmel. She is in photo 10 with her hand over her face, which was exactly how she looked when she saw me! :D
What a great communitiy they are!! So joyful!!
www.stjean.com
Excellent, thanks.great for me to see after all these years .geesh Brother Nathan must love having a pic, of him shaving his head on line..!!
hes a very , very good faithful man...
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Excellent, thanks.great for me to see after all these years .geesh Brother Nathan must love having a pic, of him shaving his head on line..!!
hes a very , very good faithful man...
MC, let me know if you ever come down for class or retreat
Two more sisters received the habit this weekend, one was from WI, the other I'm not sure where.
Their new religious names are Sr. Angela and Sr. Maria Soquorro (sp?)
They ask all of us to pray for them
Two more sisters received the habit this weekend, one was from WI, the other I'm not sure where.
Their new religious names are Sr. Angela and Sr. Maria Soquorro (sp?)
They ask all of us to pray for them
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MC, let me know if you ever come down for class or retreat
Two more sisters received the habit this weekend, one was from WI, the other I'm not sure where.
Their new religious names are Sr. Angela and Sr. Maria Soquorro (sp?)
They ask all of us to pray for them
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