The Lord set His heart on us and chose us out of love.
Our Kokomo Poor Clare community was founded on March 6, 1959. Our united, joyful and grateful response is to "love Him totally who gave Himself totally for our love" (St. Clare). We do this in our cloistered Gospel form of life at the heart of the Church and the world. In this way, we contribute, "with hidden apostolic fruitfulness, to the growth of the People of God". (St. John Paul II, Vita Consecrata # 8).
Happy, indeed, are Those to Whom it is Given:
To Imitate Jesus
poor in the crib
poor on the cross
poor in the Eucharist
To Follow Sts. Francis and Clare
in the Gospel form of life
in humble obedience to the Church
in joyful penance and poverty of spirit
To Be Formed by Mary
pondering the Word of God
interceding for the needs of the world
sharing in the Paschal Mystery of her Son
To be a Sister in a Community
in chanting the praises of God
in loving service to one another
in living an enclosed life of prayer
Holy Week, Triduum, and Easter Schedule
April 2: Palm Sunday - Mass at 6:30 am
April 3, 4, 5: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - Mass at 6:30 am
April 6: Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:00 pm (no morning Mass)
April 7: Good Friday Service - Passion of the Lord at 3:00 pm (no morning Mass)
April 8: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm (no morning Mass)
April 9: Easter Sunday - Mass at 8:30 am
April 9-11: All are invited to attend Solemn Vespers/Benediction each day at 4 PM during our 40 Hours on April 9, 10 and 11.
During a Poor Clare’s first profession ceremony at Maria Regina Mater Monastery, the bishop asks the sister if she wishes to dedicate herself to living a life of “generous penance.” Her response? “I desire this with my whole heart.”
On January 13, 1381 a child was born in France who was destined to fulfill a great mission. This was Colette Boillet. The circumstances of her birth were extraordinary since her parents had been childless for many years and her mother was 60 years old.
Life is like Advent—a time of preparation to let all God’s glory through. It is also a time of expectation and longing—often waiting in darkness—preparing for the enchantment of lights, gifts to be given and received, and gatherings with loved ones. Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas, but even moreso a season to dispose our hearts to welcome Jesus in all the ways He comes to us.
"Francis, go rebuild my house which, as you can see, is completely falling into ruin." These words broke the silence of the dimly lit chapel of San Damiano and changed the life of Francis Bernadone forever. A Voice spoke. Francis responded.