Mary shrouded in snow at the Motherhouse in Philadelphia

We Remain Pilgrims of Hope

The Jubilee Holy Year 2025 was inaugurated by Pope Francis on December 24, 2024 with the rite of the Opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. The theme, Pilgrims of Hope, has called the faithful to a renewed hope focused on Christ. Drawing on Pope Francis' papal bull, Spes Non Confudit ("Hope Does Not Disappoint") the Jubilee Year led us as pilgrims of hope who are to carry, share and build hope in our suffering world that is in need of Christ's peace, mercy and love.

Throughout the year, special days were designated for particular groups of people including the Jubilee of Workers, Volunteers, Artists, Persons with Disabilities, Governments, Teenagers, Armed Forces, Consecrated Life, Migrants, Prisoners and more. The number and diversity of these days reflected the universal need for Christ's hope, mercy and unity.

Beginning Christmas Day this year, the Holy Doors of St. Mary Major Basilica, St. John Lateran and St. Paul Outside the Walls will be closed, marking the end of the Jubilee year in local dioceses worldwide.

The final closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica by Pope Leo XIV will be on January 6, the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In his final Jubilee audience, Pope Leo said, “The Jubilee is drawing to a close, but the hope that this Year has given us does not end: we will remain pilgrims of hope.” During this Christmas season, we reflect on how we will continue to be pilgrims of hope in our suffering world. And, we consider the particular ways we will share Christ's peace, mercy and love to those most in need.

Save the Date for 2026

Come and Rest Awhile Retreat

The "Come and Rest Awhile Retreat" is a seven‑day, silent directed retreat for those seeking deeper peace, prayer, and renewal. Retreatants are gently guided through daily spiritual direction and Mass, quiet prayer, and the restful atmosphere of the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center located in Philadelphia, PA. Consider joining us to experience the richness and depth of an extended retreat this coming year. Details and registration to come in the New Year.

"What's In Our Attic"

Videos from the MSBT Archives

Sr. Deb Wilson, MSBT began a video series earlier this year designed to explore the treasurers of our MSBT Archives and to reflect on the meaning they may hold in our daily living. Click below to watch the most recent video. You can view previous videos in the series and subscribe to our YouTube channel to be sure to catch future editions.

New Vocation Discernment

Series Begins in January

What does God want me to do with my life? Where is He leading me?

If these questions dwell in YOUR heart, we invite you to join us for monthly Zoom gatherings with fellow discerners.

Each session will include a short presentation by our MSBT Sisters, followed by time for conversation and questions from participants.

Please share with those interested. Questions? Email voc@msbt.org

Trinita's Nativity Scene

Inspires Sisters' Prayer

This beautiful Nativity Scene was gifted to the Sisters at Trinita in 2007. Each ceramic piece was cast, fired, and painted by hand by Sr. Barbara McIntyre's sister, Terry. She and her husband Frank had made manger sets together before he died in 2005. Terry was a skilled seamstress and Frank enjoyed painting models.

It was Terry’s second Christmas without Frank. She visited Trinita for the holidays, and heard the Sisters bemoaning their lack of a nice Nativity for their chapel. She began working on this set after returning home, remembering Frank as she worked on it. The set is all the more precious because it was made out of love. It has been moved to the Motherhouse, and now graces a second floor prayer room used by the Sisters. Terry herself passed away this October. Now, her work continues to reflect her love, as well of God’s love for all humankind.

The Pope's December Prayer Intention

For Christians in areas of conflict

Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

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