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!
community life
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
Building our Faith Homes
In Spring Green, WI, there is an attraction called the House on the Rock. When I was a kid my family went up there for a visit. I remember being awed by the architecture and how the house really was oddly shaped yet intriguing. In addition, it was build on a huge rock and part of the house kind of hung in mid air.
A Daily Challenge: To Live with Our Eyes Really Open
The third Thursday of the month is when a group called the Challenge meets. Everyone in Challenge attended a retreat I helped direct in January that was about finding peace in difficult experiences or turmoil in life. I never dreamed that the 10 participants would find so much meaning in the retreat. Two women experienced real life giving energy from the weekend and have made significant changes in their lives. Amazing what happens when we listen to God and are open to receiving God”s love.
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.
Happy Halloween!
Every year we have a Halloween party. Here are some shots from years past!
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