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Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains of California, a group of cloistered nuns is chasing puppies, making artisanal cheeses, and praying the Liturgy of the Hours — all part of reviving a 900-year-old religious order.
With roots going back to 1121, when St. Norbert of Xanten founded the first community, the Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph has grown since it was established nearly 30 years ago.
“The process of founding our priory was unique since there are no other Norbertine Canonesses on the continent of North America,” explained Mother Mary Oda, the mother prioress of the Norbertine Canonesses.
Contemplative prayer is foundational for the community. The nuns’ daily lives are modeled on liturgical prayer. They rise from sleep at midnight to chant the office of matins and pause from their daily tasks throughout the day to pray.
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With roots going back to 1121, when St. Norbert of Xanten founded the first community, the Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph has grown since it was established nearly 30 years ago.
“The process of founding our priory was unique since there are no other Norbertine Canonesses on the continent of North America,” explained Mother Mary Oda, the mother prioress of the Norbertine Canonesses.
Contemplative prayer is foundational for the community. The nuns’ daily lives are modeled on liturgical prayer. They rise from sleep at midnight to chant the office of matins and pause from their daily tasks throughout the day to pray.
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The California nuns who raise dogs, make cheese, and pray always
The Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph were established almost 30 years ago and live their religious life in the Tehachapi Mountains of California.
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