Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., blog with inquirers discerning their religious calling to monastic life.
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 27th, 2010
Recently I was involved in giving a Busy Person’s Retreat at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. It was a terrific experience and I companioned 7 girls and 2 guys. It was kind of experience that renewed my hope that young people are interested in deepening their spirituality and relationship with God.
Posted in News on Oct 12th, 2010
Our Sr. Katherine Keogel died Monday, Oct. 10, at the monastery. A true firebrand in her passion for righting social injustices, Sr. Katherine was the best friend of the downtrodden … but maybe not always welcomed by the powers that be.
Posted in Benedictine practices, community life, discernment, ministry on Oct 10th, 2010
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Posted in Benedictine Prayer, Benedictine practices, Benedictine values, community life, discernment on Oct 9th, 2010
Yesterday Sr. Margaret evoked such a wonderful image of Sisters leaving for their ministries after prayers every morning, nourished by praying Lauds together. It’s the perfect image of our lives together!
Posted in Benedictine Prayer, Benedictine values, discernment, ministry, spirituality on Oct 8th, 2010
During Lauds (Morning Prayer) recently, we prayed the following verse from Psalm 67: “So shall your rule be known upon the earth. Your saving power among all the nations.” It made me think about the Kingdom of God and how Jesus said, “The kingdom is within you.” God’s life and love is in each of [...]