Ten seconds to nine-o -five (tap, tap, tap sings the laptop) . . . nine seconds to nine-o-five (tap, tappity tap, tap) . . . eight seconds . . . (tap tap tappity tappity, tappity, tap) . . . seven seconds . . . (hit control-save; shut down) . . . six . . (flap … Read more
Dear Blogosphere, (Yes, that title has been carefully constructed to get more Google hits. Just in case you were wondering.) I realize we’ve been neglecting you terribly. Apologies all round. But the reason is, as always, that word that starts with “B” and rhymes with “dizzy.” I feel a bit dizzy myself after this whirlwind … Read more
It has been just over a month since the four postulants have undergone a metamorphosis. Their “new look” has a profound and spiritual meaning. Both in the Church and in the eyes of the world the religious habit symbolizes at one and the same time, (a) separation from the world, the renunciation of its spirit and its … Read more
At last we have some photos to show our families, friends and benefactors who were unable to attend the Ceremony in January. Please remember to pray for the Novices who received the holy habit and who will withdraw from the turmoil of exterior things this year in order to unite themselves more fully with … Read more
We’ve all been asked by Mother Catherine to write a bit about our ‘new’ patron Saints, so that our readership gets to know a little more about them. I have a considerably easier task than the others, though, because I have a sneaking suspicion that plenty of people already know about St Anne. I have, … Read more
In case our readership has been wondering what’s happened to the Tynong Sisters for the past little while, I can assure you – without the slightest shadow of a doubt – that they have not been idle. I’m sure many of you can appreciate the end-of-year frenzy that descends upon us all this side of … Read more
“It was like the work which keep bees hard at their task about the flowering countryside as the sun shines in the calm of early summer…All is a ferment of activity, and the scent of honey rises with the perfume of thyme.” How aptly these words of Virgil the poet describe the scene at Rosary … Read more
O, what a debt of gratitude we owe God for the merciful institution of Purgatory. He will not cast us away from Him when we arrive travel-worn and sin-stained at the gates of our heavenly Fatherland. If only we bear within our souls the image of God in Sanctifying Grace, we shall be received with … Read more
Christus Vincit Christus Regnat Christus, Christus Imperat! These words rang out from the voices in the Tynong procession close to thirty times on Sunday, demonstrating a firm belief in Our Lord’s sovereignty even in today’s atheistic world. And God, Who is not to be outdone in generosity, saw that the rainclouds – which looked threatening … Read more
St. Matthew is one of those saints who becomes a dear friend once you get acquainted. Let’s get to know him a bit better! St. Matthew: I am always happy to make new friends. You know, I didn’t have very many to begin with. Inmate of Rosary Convent: Really? Why is … Read more
“Let us shout for joy to the great King, creator of the universe. In Him Louis lives, sharing the glory of the saints.” – these words were sung during Matins as we celebrated the feast of St Louis Bertrand – patron of novitiates. Postulants and Novices provides entertainment for the community on the feast of … Read more
