Early morning, prayerful moment,
Enhanced by beautiful music. Continue Reading

Jesus asks,
Marilyn who do YOU say
that I am? Continue Reading

Trinity
Father, Life-giver,
Creator.
Son,  Love incarnate,
Redeemer.
Holy Spirit, Gift of love,
Breath of God.
Mystery of Love.

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.

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

For Sr. Maureen Coughlin, OSB 1917-2010

Jesus speaks:
Sr. Maureen, my beloved,
you are prayerful,
compassionate,
kind,
loving,
patient
gentle. Continue Reading

Sister Bea
Over sixty one years ago
you listened to God’s call
and you responded.
You became a God-seeker. Continue Reading

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

Jesus’ lifeless body
taken down from the cross.
Mary lovingly receives her Son. Continue Reading