By Sister Stefanie MacDonald, OSB

We celebrated Madri Gras last night, and as always, we had a terrific time.

Sisters Mary Jane (above) and Margaret won 1st prize in the Best Mask Contest. We enjoyed some treats, played a few mean games of Bunco, and laughed a whole lot. It was the perfect way to bid farewell to Ordinary Time (for now) and enter the season of Lent.

We’ve put away our treats for now, to focus on nourishing our souls. Continue Reading

By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB

“As we take up battle against spiritual evils, may we be armed with weapons of self-restraint.” (Prayer for Ash Wednesday Mass)

We peacemakers dislike the image of war being used in the Lenten season. Yet, in reality we often face a mental battle with our inner self as we try to be faithful to our Lenten resolutions. Continue Reading

From left, Benedictine Sisters Sandra, Stefanie, Sheila, Susan and Jackie study a spiritual text together in the library.

By Susan Hutchens, OSB

“Obedience” is a word that sometimes gets a bum rap. We’ve come to see it as a negative thing, requiring a response because of a directive – Do this! or Don’t do it! Or else!

But it has a very positive side too. I choose to ‘obey,’ to do what needs to be done, out of love for another, or belief in a principle. Continue Reading