Lately, I have been teaching a New Testament Scripture class to our Sisters in initial formation, Sister Stefanie and Novice Jackie. But everyone is invited to attend so there are about 15 other Sisters who fill the room. No matter how long we have read and prayed with the Bible, at Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist, I think we all realize there is no end to what we can learn anew each time we encounter the Scriptures through the words, actions and call of Jesus! Our discussions make for an enjoyable evening two nights a month.
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Benedictine practices
Inspiration, Nourishment and a Bit of News…
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On Our Journeys to Become Who God Wants Us to Become
Yesterday Sr. Margaret evoked such a wonderful image of Sisters leaving for their ministries after prayers every morning, nourished by praying Lauds together. It’s the perfect image of our lives together! Continue Reading
Might You See Yourself In This Story?
I was pulling together several books on Benedictine Spirituality that I often give to women discerning with me. It struck me that I should be sharing them with you. If you are discerning about Benedictine life or are wanting to learn more check this title out!
Inquirers Learn about Monastic Life
This week there are two inquirers at the Monastery experiencing life in community. Both women have been here for shorter periods of time before, but a week gives them an opportunity to really experience the daily rhythm of our lives. One woman is from Wisconsin and finishing her senior year of college. The second woman is from Illinois and works in a group home for developmentally disabled adults. A third inquirer will join us for the weekend. What they have been discovering is the simplicity – as well as the joy – of monastic life. Continue Reading
Celebrating Our Growth
This is a joyful weekend for the Benedictine Sisters: 2 women are making Monastic Profession with us!
Window into a Benedictine Retreat: What we see, do and learn
What We Do During Retreat
We are on retreat this week, meaning that the whole community is home; silent, attending presentations by Sr. Shawn Carruth, OSB (Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Crookston, Minn.), and in deep prayer.
Retreat time is, for our Sisters, in some ways the most life-giving week of the year. It is a time of deep reflection and rest, with undivided attention on God and God’s creation. No one is running off to ministries after prayers this week! Continue Reading
What Do Benedictine Sisters Do?
Recently one of our Facebook fans asked us to talk about our ministries. It’s actually a complicated request! Continue Reading
Details from a Monastery Visit
The time is sure going quickly. ‘E’ has been here since Monday and the week has been packed. Two afternoons she went with Sr. Mary S. and helped her prepared for next week’s summer bible school at Sacred Heart Church in Davenport. I think they finished repairing the camel and painting the walls of Jerusalem. E works as an educational assistant so she was really up to the job! Continue Reading
Summer Benedictine Rhythm
Gardening is contemplative activity. We have beautiful grounds at the Monastery and many Sisters have their own gardens. You can often see a Sister here or there tending her garden. I have a great flower/herb garden at the Monastery and am also working with some friends to plant a new veggie and flower garden to help St. Joseph House, a home serving homeless women and children.
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