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Discover Inner Peace: The Monastery’s Hermitage in Washingtonian Magazine

Filippo De Grazia2024-12-05T12:14:56-05:00December 5th, 2024|Categories: At the monastery, Story|Tags: Franciscan Monastery, Monastery|

The Monastery’s hermitage was featured in the latest issue of Washingtonian magazine, where it was highlighted as a peaceful sanctuary offering much-needed solitude in the heart of DC. The article explores the experience of escaping the bustle of city life and finding tranquility in this serene space. If you’re looking to reconnect with nature and rediscover inner peace and spirituality, the Monastery’s [...]

Guardians of Hope: The Friars of the Custody of the Holy Land Amidst Crisis

On Saturday, October 7, Israel was struck by an attack from Hamas, a group declared as a terrorist organization by Israel, the EU and the United States, and which administers the territory of the Gaza Strip. The blow dealt to the state of Israel was violent and devastating, especially given the brutal manner used by Hamas [...]