The last 8 days I have been away at a meeting at Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck, North Dakota. Then I stopped at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph Minnesota. Both are vibrant Benedictine communities and have many ministries their Sisters are involved with. I have friends in both places and enjoyed catching up with them. Continue Reading

We are sending our newsletter – Connecting Point – to the printer today. If you would like to receive it, email your name and address to sflansburgpr@smmsisters.org. You’ll find articles about our Sisters, our spirituality, our ministries and our inquirers in it. We’d love to put you on our list!

This morning as the sun was rising I was reading from my mediation book. It was Colossians 1:6. The message got down to we are “holy and blameless in His sight.” As the sun rose it just seemed so peaceful. A picture perfect creation. It led me to reflect on our own worthiness to receive such beauty as creation and God’s love. Continue Reading

One of the fundamental cornerstones of Benedictine life is our charism of hospitality.  The Rule of Benedict clearly demands that we recognize all people as Christ. I think, in Benedict’s experience, that the monastery was a constant hub of guests. Continue Reading

The Spirit of God lives in me came from a mediation book I am reading in the mornings. I’ve been thinking about it all day. It’s so true of us all! Continue Reading