Welcome
Dominican Nuns
of
Mt. Thabor
Established 1973


By Suzanne M. Young


1295 Bald Eagle Lake Road,
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
248.627.4355



Are you thinking to dedicate your life to God?


A Monastic Community

The Monastic life is a way of life that unites the soul intimately to God. In its path of discovery the power of prayer transforms and obtains that living faith that will change hearts. Sublime in its simplicity it radiates to the whole world. The weapon of prayer conquers.

Our simplicity of life is perhaps a new emphasis on this form of living in modern times. Shedding the complexities of our American way of life, strips us of burdens one often longs to be relieved of.

Come and Listen

The mountain trail is rocky, but the climb is peaceful. Beauty and serenity surround you. You are alone yet you are with God. The Contemplative lives a life that discovers a liberating silence in true prayer that penetrates into an eternity that is always new. Together the Sisters share a community and rejoice in prayer, work and silence. Called to community and solitude to realize the great mystery of God's power in the gift of Himself. This is the goal and ideal of Mt. Thabor. The Sisters invite you to contemplation at Mt. Thabor Monastery. You take the next step. Come climb the mountain.

Want to be a Nun?

You may be called!

Consecrated life is the work of the Holy Spirit Who instills into the hearts of those He calls to this knowledge of Christ that can only come from love. Christ is Risen. Alleluia!


Getting to know us

  • Need directions to where we live?
  • A brief history of Mt. Thabor Monastery.
  • How our life supports Monastic values.
  • Our daily schedule flowing around prayer.
  • See and enjoy our retreat house.


God called and we responded.

Temporary Profession.

Perpetual Profession.

Vows are professed for three years.

Vows are professed until death.

Sister Mary Dominic, O.P. vows her life to Christ until death!


What are Vows of religious life?

Poverty - Freedom of attachments to material things.
Chastity - Commitment to Christ in a joyful love.
Obedience - Ordering life to the greatest Good.

If you believe God might be calling you

to our monastic way of life, feel free to e.mail us at mtthabor@aol.com to begin a process of discernment with our community. There are no obligations.


Sister, pray for me!

The Sisters will be pleased to take your prayer request.
By e.mail - mtthabor@aol.com
By mail - The Sisters, Mt. Thabor Monastery, 1295 Bald Eagle Lk. Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462

 It is with great joy and
thanksgiving that we celebrated

90 years of Life
and
70 years of Religious
Vowed Life of
Sister Mary Martin, O.P.

Most Reverend Francis REISS, DD
Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit
Was the main Celebrant
of the holy sacrifice of the mass

And joined by many good friends

in the blessing of the
sacred heart of jesus cemetery

and festive gathering
which proceeded the mass

Thanks to all who helped us celebrate!

 

Dominican Heroes

Spiritual Wisdom

PhotoBits
  • The lake in front of our monastery.
  • Our Choir and Chapel.
  • Some time spent in solitude.
  • A place to study, our library.
  • Our work takes many forms.
  • Cake cutting is serious!
  • Sister Mary of the Holy Family
  • Sculptures of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
  • Alex Roy's Eagle Scout project.
  • Msgr. John Zenz gives our retreat.
  • Father Kearney, O.P., former Chaplain and Father Carlos, present Chaplain.
  • Master General of Dominican Order.
  • Promoter General for Nuns.
  • Deacon Bob & Leah Devine, friends.
  • Dr. & Mrs. Szymanowski visit.
  • The Most Rev. Francis R. Reiss visits.
  • New York Priests pay a second visit.
  • Miles Christi, Father Gonzalo newly ordained.


Places to visit


The WebNun - e.mail: mtthabor@aol.com