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About hermitsoftheholycross

The Hermits of the Holy Cross is a Contemplative Association for those who are permanently physically disabled and have become “home bound” to their local Church and are in need of continuous medical care. The Association of the Hermits of the Holy Cross is set-up in such a way that those who are ill and physically disabled can live out their monastic spirituality from their own home. We assist the Church and the world through our life of prayer and freely offering up our sufferings that stem from our disabilities. For the Hermits, our hermitage is within our heart and the Cross of Christ is life for us and for our world.

Our Disability Our Cross

Posted on January 10, 2020 by hermitsoftheholycross

Christ Jesus calls the disabled to a very important vocation. The Heavenly Father called His own Son to be obedient even to death on a Cross. Our obedience to God our Father is to become obedient to our disability. To … Continue reading →

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Journey Toward the Incarnate Christ

Posted on December 19, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

I keep looking for ways to try to heal and move forward living with my disability, Proteus Syndrome. But, It’€™s been difficult for me to accept this disability and embrace it, even after 57 years of living. This is my … Continue reading →

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Suffering, An Ingredient in God’s Grace

Posted on December 10, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

“It is now the hour for you to wake from sleep, for our salvation is closer than when we first accepted the faith. The night is far spent, the day draws near, so let us cast of deeds of darkness … Continue reading →

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Hermits of the Holy Cross

Posted on October 10, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

I often ponder as I look out my window from this bed I am confined to. I’m not sure if I’ll walk again. I hope to. This ankle ulcer keeps rearing it’s ugly head when I put any amount of … Continue reading →

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Loneliness Dissipates

Posted on June 18, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

Many in our society today are slowly dying, not from something that’s physically discernible yet it has the energy to cause physical scars. loneliness. We are social beings. We are intended to be social. The majority of us have grown … Continue reading →

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Wholeness Is Holiness

Posted on March 30, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

“So they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to … Continue reading →

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God of Gladness and Tranquility by b.Mark

Posted on March 24, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

“To rest in the Lord and to see his joy is like a banquet, and full of gladness and tranquility.” St. Ambrose The Hermits of the Holy Cross would like to express thanks to Richard, Roberta and Caryn Therese for … Continue reading →

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Reunited by b.Mark

Posted on March 16, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

If we want to resemble Christ Jesus we should follow his example found in the Gospels and in the letters in the New Testament. We are called to imitate the love of Christ. He welcomed the stranger, the alien. He … Continue reading →

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The Sign of Jonas60 by Thomas Merton

Posted on March 11, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

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The Sign of Jonas59 by Thomas Merton

Posted on March 10, 2019 by hermitsoftheholycross

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