Early morning, prayerful moment,
Enhanced by beautiful music. Continue Reading
Sr. Marilyn’s poetry
Question
Jesus asks,
Marilyn who do YOU say
that I am? Continue Reading
Trinity
Trinity
Father, Life-giver,
Creator.
Son, Love incarnate,
Redeemer.
Holy Spirit, Gift of love,
Breath of God.
Mystery of Love.
Pentecost II
Expect to be surprised
by the Spirit.
With eyes and heart open,
faith and courage strong,
accept the Pentecost challenge:
Be a witness to the Good News
sharing the Gift of the Spirit
not counting the cost.
Pentecost I
Wake me
from my complacency.
Stir
the dormant ashes.
Ignite
the sparks into flame
to boldly make
the proclamation
“of the mighty acts of God.”
Remove my cowardly spirit
transform me to be
strong, loving and wise.
Cloister Wall by Sr. Marilyn Hettinger, OSB
A unique wall encircles
St. Mary Monastery.
Mother Nature provides a wall
of green shrubs, trees and prairie grass.
As you enter
the sights, the sounds,
the peace, the beauty, the calm
proclaim the grandeur of God. Continue Reading
Tough Love: A Poem for Sr. Maureen by Sr. Marilyn
For Sr. Maureen Coughlin, OSB 1917-2010
Jesus speaks:
Sr. Maureen, my beloved,
you are prayerful,
compassionate,
kind,
loving,
patient
gentle. Continue Reading
For Sister Beatrice Flahaven by Sr. Marilyn Hettinger
Sister Bea
Over sixty one years ago
you listened to God’s call
and you responded.
You became a God-seeker. Continue Reading
Alleluia! by Sr. Marilyn Hettinger
Multi-colored sky
first sign of dawn.
The faithful women are
greeted with a question.
Why look among the dead
For someone living? Continue Reading
Time of Mourning: A Holy Saturday Poem by Sr. Marilyn Hettinger
Jesus’ lifeless body
taken down from the cross.
Mary lovingly receives her Son. Continue Reading
