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The Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas are a Traditional Catholic congregation devoted to the preservation of the Truth and the education of the youth.
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The beautiful chant of the Easter Sequence, Victimae Paschali Laudes.
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Dies Irae, the sequence of All Souls’ Day.
“The faithful who during the period of eight days from the Commemoration of All Souls inclusive visit a cemetery in a spirit of piety and devotion, and pray, even mentally, for the dead, may gain: A plenary indulgence…”-Raccolta
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Happy Easter!
The beautiful chant of the Easter Sequence, Victimae Paschali Laudes.
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Lauda Sion, the beautiful sequence of Corpus Christi, in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament. “Sion, lift thy voice and sing; praise thy Savior and thy King!”
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Veni Creator: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come
from Thy bright heav'nly throne;
come, take possession of our souls,
and make them all Thine own.
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Lenten hymn, Miserere et Parce. “Have mercy, and spare Thy people, O most merciful Lord: for we have sinned against Thee”
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On Maundy Thursday, we celebrate the institution of the Blessed Sacrament and of the priesthood. “For though the Church is wholly taken up during this week with the passion and death of Christ,…yet she could not refrain from some expression of her joy and gratitude on the very
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The Latin Tract, “Absolve”, precedes the Dies Irae sequence in the Mass.
During the Octave of All Souls’ Day, a plenary indulgence may be gained for the souls in Purgatory by visiting a cemetery in a spirit of piety and devotion, and praying for the dead.
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The Sisters practice for tonight’s Tenebrae. On Spy Wednesday, we remember the bitter betrayal of Judas, a betrayal we partake in by our sins.
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“O Vos Omnes”, responsory of Tenebrae. Tonight we accompany Our Lord to the Garden of Olives to witness His agony of sorrow.
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“What Child Is This” Happy New Year!
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The Sisters visited a Florida monastery today. Constructed in Spain from 1133-1141, the monastery was occupied by the Cistercians for 700 years until the 1830 revolution. In 1926 the building was disassembled and shipped from Spain to the United States.
#HistoricArchitecture
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On Sundays, once grading is completed, the teaching Sister enjoys the outdoors in the evenings.
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Christmas Carol practice this afternoon. We hope all of our families can come to the Midnight Mass carols.
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This evening we celebrate first vespers of St. Thomas Aquinas. In honor of the Sisters’ patron, there will be no classes tomorrow. Pope St. Pius X once remarked on the divine brilliance of St. Thomas, “…his divine genius fashioned weapons marvelously suited to protect the truth
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This Giving Tuesday, you can support the Sisters in our work of prayer, education of the youth, and music by becoming a monthly donor. Our goal is to reach 150 new monthly donors. The Full carol is on our YouTube channel.
#GivingTuesday2023
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The students are preparing this morning for the end-of year concert coming up this Saturday. “A school without music is a school without a soul, for music aids education. It is a most effective means to obtain discipline, morality,…” -St. John Bosco
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Vespers antiphon for today’s feast of the Holy Angels.
“Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.”
Indulgence of 100 days and plenary for those who have recited faithfully.
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May our first communicants be filled with grace this Sunday morning as they approach for the first time the Holy Eucharist. “O Quam Suavis Est”
Translation: O how sweet is Thy spirit, Lord.
#sistersofaquinas
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Veni Creator: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come
from Thy bright heav'nly throne;
come, take possession of our souls,
and make them all Thine own.
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To fulfill a mother’s request, the Sister’s recorded the beautiful motet, “O Bone Jesu”. Happy Mother’s Day! We pray our mother in Heaven may shower you with graces today.
Translation: O good Jesus, have mercy upon us…
#sistersofaquinas
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Opening antiphon of Friday Vespers. The Sisters look forward to the chanting of Vespers at the end of the busy school day. Friday Vespers begins with the the psalm of David, “Domine probasti me…”, “Lord, Thou hast proved me and known me.”
#religiouslife
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“Religion alone can initiate and achieve true education.”-St. John Bosco
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History of Rogation Days: “In the fifth century, the country round Vienne was visited with calamities of every kind. The people were struck with fear of these indications of God’s anger. St. Mamertus prescribed three days’ public expiation during which the faithful were to devote
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Parish Rosary, Benediction, and Vespers in honor of Christ the King. “Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.”
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The students attended a high Mass this morning for the feast of St. Mark. The powerful Greater Litanies were sung in procession. “Deliver us O Lord.”
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To celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the school children and teachers attended a High Mass this morning. We remembered especially the fathers of our school families. May St. Joseph, foster father of Christ, lend you his staff to guide your family to our heavenly home.
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An evening hymn in honor of today’s great feast of Corpus Christi. “Adoro Te Devote” composed by St. Thomas Aquinas. Translation: Devoutly I adore Thee, Hidden Deity..
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The Christmas Carol, Pueri Concinite. To our friends, benefactors, and followers, Merry Christmas from all the Sisters. You are in our prayers. May the Divine Infant shower you with graces.
#christmasmusic
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On Sept. 1, the Congregation welcomed three young ladies. From left to right: Sister Bernadette from Florida, Sister Ligia from Brazil, Sister Klara from Ecuador. As a postulant they will take the courses Introduction to the Spiritual Life, to the Religious Life, and Latin.
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A beautiful sunset this evening, eve of the Holy Innocents.
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“The Rosary is the most powerful weapon to touch the Heart of Jesus, Our Redeemer, who loves His Mother." -St. Alphonsus Liguori
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The Sisters keep in their prayers the Archbishop Vigano.
“We pray Thee, O almighty and eternal God, who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Before returning home after the Girls' Retreat, some of the retreatants asked to sing in the new chapel. They enjoyed joining the Sisters for a short choir session. "Ave Verum Corpus”.
#retreat
#Catholic
#MusicVideo
#AveMaria
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With only two weeks until the school concert performance, the altos and soprano sections came together this morning to focus on blend and timing. This year’s concert theme is Sacred Music of the Ages. From the Classical era, the children are studying Mozart’s Dies Irae.
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Join the Sisters at our Virtual Vocation Retreat for young ladies. Live-streamed conferences, meditations, Q&A, and the chanting of the Divine Office. REGISTER HERE:
#retreat
#sistersofaquinas
#womensretreat
#religiouslife
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“Regina Coeli”
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
For He whom thou wast worthy to bear, alleluia.
Hath risen, as He said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. For the Lord hath truly risen, alleluia.
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Consecration ceremony of the new chapel to be live-streamed on May 11.
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Sister prepares the altar for Passion Sunday. “Veiling the crucifix during Passiontide expresses the humiliation to which our Savior subjected Himself, of hiding Himself when the Jews threaten to stone Him, as is related in the Gospel of Passion Sunday.” -Liturgical Year
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“Homo Quidam” A certain Man made a great supper
and sent His servant at the hour of the supper
to tell those who were invited, that they might come:
Because all things are ready.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Ghost.
Because all things are ready.
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A conference this morning for the young ladies’ retreat. Please remember this year’s attendees in your prayers, that they may correspond with all the graces of the retreat.
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Sister enjoys an evening walk. It may warm up again next week. But this evening feels like fall in Brooksville, Florida.
#fallseason
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Thank you to our high school boys for your generous assistance during the Holy Week ceremonies.
Daniel, high school junior, ends the Tenebrae lesson of Good Friday.
#CatholicEducation
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After school dismissal, the Sisters prepared flowers for tomorrow’s great feast. Ave Maria gratia plena.
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“It is not merely for our own sakes that we should try to become interior souls; we should have constantly before our eyes the children who will come to claim spiritual help from us, help that without prayer we shall never be able to give them.” -St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
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Congratulations to the students on completing the first semester and making such good progress in their studies! The semester report cards were distributed today. The report shows the student’s GPA for each subject, attendance, and notes for improvement.
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The Sisters practice for tonight’s Midnight Mass.
“It is now time to call down our Emmanuel from heaven….He will intercede for us on the Altar, as He did in His Crib. We will approach Him with love, and He will give Himself to us.” -Liturgical Year
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Today, the Sisters celebrate the feast of St. Teresa of Avila, a first-class patron of our congregation. “Let us do our part, and God will then do what he wills. This is God’s cause, and all will end well.” -St. Teresa of Avila
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The teaching Sister visits the chapel and recites the rosary and Angelus during the students’ lunch break. The school chapel is especially beautiful to visit during the Christmas season.
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Happy Father’s Day! May St. Joseph, foster father of Christ, lend you his staff to guide your family to our heavenly home. Hymn “Te Joseph”.
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Due to an internet outage at the school, the teachers migrated to a local company’s meeting room to ensure work could be continued. Thank you to
@EurotechElite
for hosting us today!
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Vespers hymn for the feast of the Blessed Trinity: “Thanks be to Thee, O God; thanks be unto Thee, O true and one Trinity, O one almighty Deity, holy and one Unity.”
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During this last week of school before Christmas break, the students took assessments and competed with peers. We hope all of our students and teachers enjoy a well-earned Christmas vacation!
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Books are on their way! Online students can expect their school books in 3-10 business days. "I exhort the students to use earthly knowledge as a stepping stone to heavenly things – virtue and its practice." -St. John Bosco
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A school improvement meeting. “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” -St. Augustine
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Two Sisters depart for California to teach at the Modesto satellite campus for the academic year. The extra baggage contained the computer equipment needed for the Sisters to continue teaching our Florida students virtually for a few classes. This allows us to maximize teacher
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The Sisters enjoyed a restful Christmas break, with one especially enjoyable afternoon at the ice rink, a Christmas gift from a donor. We are looking forward to classes starting again next week.
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The online and campus students enjoyed Christmas crafts today. Always a favorite for teachers and students alike.
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Books have arrived from our book printer. We are preparing to pack and ship to our students around the world. Hopefully no boxes will be lost in the mail or held by customs this year!
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The novitiate finishes an adjustable standing desk built using butcher block. These desks with adjustable height are a favorite with teachers at QAS. St. Joseph, pray for us!
#sitstanddesk
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Sister dusts the convent chapel. "Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you."-St. Augustine
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We hope our students are enjoying a well-earned summer break. The Sisters are also enjoying a break from the classroom.
"Set aside some time each day to rest your mind and body. It is in these moments of stillness that God can speak to your heart."
-Saint Teresa of Avila
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The high school students in Apologetics answer objections to their proofs of God’s existence. Congratulations to the winning team! Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Full video available here:
#catholiceducation
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Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the consecration of the chapel of St Thomas Aquinas. The anniversary of a church's consecration is celebrated each year as a primary feast of the first class. The Twelve candles burn before the Crosses carved in stone for the whole and entire
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Today is the last day of final exams. On final exams, students must demonstrate mastery of their courses - a daunting task and a culmination of a year’s hard work. May the Angel of Schools, St. Thomas Aquinas, enlighten their minds.
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Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.” Introit of the Mass for the Dead.
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This Ash Wednesday, the Sisters remembered our benefactors and school families in our prayers that you may have a most fruitful Lent. For the students, there are no classes today. Instead the day is devoted to spiritual exercises and conferences including Mass, confessions,
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Building Update: The stonework is almost complete.
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““Three saints,“ said our Lord to Saint Bridget of Sweden, “have been more pleasing to Me than all others: Mary my mother, John the Baptist, and Mary Magdalene.“ The Fathers tell us that Magdalen is a type of the Gentile Church called from the depths of sin to perfect holiness,
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Concert & Commencement in three hours! Join our YouTube livestream! A look at this morning’s activities:
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Invite to Vocation Retreat, February 8-11, 2024! Hosted at the Motherhouse in Brooksville.
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Chapel update: The Sisters complete a final cleaning before they will seal new chapel floor.
#NewYearsEve
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This morning's Requiem Mass was offered for the repose of the soul of his Excellency, Bishop Dolan. Please join the Sisters and students in offering up our actions and sufferings of the day.
#sistersofaquinas
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Middle school math teachers analyze data and strategize for best means of preparing their students for finals. Final exams begin in 8 days!
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Thank you to all the school parents who helped with yesterday’s Christmas skate and gift exchange!
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A summer storm just beginning to roll in, before the downpour starts. We lost electricity by the time this one passed. The beautiful power of a thunderstorm always puts us in mind of God’s power and His protection of us.
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The Sisters check the fundraiser progress after classes. So far, 690 gifts amounting to $47,757. In this cold world, the flame of Christian charity still burns brightly. Help us reach our goal!
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Only four days left until the Sisters’s chapel consecration! Thursday, May 11. Please consider donating to the livestream at this link. May God bless you for your generosity.
#traditionalcatholic
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Sister teaches the girls’ sodality members flower arranging for the altar. May their spiritual works be as beautiful as their arrangements.
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Congratulations to the high school students who achieved a passing score on their AP exams this summer! Advanced placement exams are no small challenge.
And a special congratulations to high school junior, Anna, for not only passing but achieving a perfect score on the AP
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School has commenced at QAS Academy. "If we want to have a good society, we must concentrate all our forces on the Christian education of the young. Experience has taught me that if we wish to sustain civil society then we should take good care of the young." -St. John Bosco
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“Let us join the holy procession. Let us go to meet Jesus, the Spouse of our souls, as did the Wise Virgins, carrying in our hands lamps burning with the flame of charity.” -Liturgical Year, Feast of the Purification
#catholiceducation
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During Lent, amidst the fasting and prayer, our Blessed Lord “cheers us on by His presence and His own example.”
Let us pray for the grace to persevere in the Lenten resolutions of the Church:
-To follow the Lenten fast
-To separate ourselves from the pleasures and vanities of
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The Sisters attended InfoComm in Orlando today. The conferences and exhibits are an excellent opportunity for improving the school’s campus and virtual program. The Sisters hope to kickstart a recording studio this summer for producing educational content.
#infocomm
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The high school boys preparing for Tenebrae. The 15-candles are lit before the ceremony and extinguished individually, with each responsory, until the chapel is left in darkness symbolizing the darkening of the sun at our Lord’s death.
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Summer touch up is underway. We got an early start this year. Thank you to school parents for facilitating student volunteers!
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This morning, five of our Sisters take the next step in their religious life, two making their their three-year temporary vows and three receiving the habit. Please remember them in your prayers today.
#sistersofaquinas
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