Reflections from the Benedictine Sisters

St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Illinois

Turning Toward the One in whom we find Peace

At night I cry aloud in your presence … in the morning my prayer comes before you. (Psalm 88)

Who among us has not felt the truth of this?

Pain turns us toward God, turns us toward the One in whom we find peace.

Today, let's pray for all who spent the night crying aloud. Let's give voice to the mothers and fathers ... children ... small creatures without shelter who need help.

Here are a few recent stories from the Benedictine Sisters:

 

Why I Became - and Remain - a Benedictine Sister

Benedictine Habit a Good Fit

Forgiveness: The Only Path to Tomorrow

Walking Through a Field of Grief

The Timeless Heart and Soul of the Psalms:

Benedictine Sisters Reflect on Meaning

2-part series on the Eucharist:

Part 1: Benedictine Sisters reflect on the meaning of the Mass

Part 2: Benedictine Sisters reflect on the Lord's Prayer


Mother Teresa stories:

The Doubts of a Saint

The (Bumpy) Road to Sainthood

Mysticism: Why it Matters


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