Last updated July 8, 2009
We believe that the divine presence is everywhere . Rule of Benedict
Jackie Walsh is received into the Novitiate.
Fall 2009 retreats and programs have been posted!
We are the Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery.
Originally from Nauvoo, Illinois, the Benedictine Sisters moved to the Quad-City area in 2001.
Here, we serve in parishes, college campuses, homeless shelters, food pantries
and in other ministries.
We also offer group and individual spiritual retreats at Benet House Retreat Center,
where we welcome people of all faiths. Directions
As monastic Benedictine Sisters, we seek God together in monastic community.
Benedictine Sisters live together with the purpose of seeking and serving God as one.
We come together 3 times daily to pray the Liturgy of the Hours,
and we are committed to Benedictine community life together.
Browse these pages to learn more about:
our history, our call to live together,
our prayer, and our ministries.
Be Still and Know that I Am God: Quieting down so you can hear
Acedia: How to overcome spiritual fatigue
Living in the Moment: Recipe for Harmony in 2009
Pray the Ordinary Time Psalms with the Sisters
Benedictine Video
Benedictine Sisters Video: Seeking God Together To see how the Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Illinois, live, pray and work together, view our 6-minute video. |
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