Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., blog with inquirers discerning their religious calling to monastic life.
Posted in Advent, Benedictine practices, Benedictine values on Dec 4th, 2010
In the First Sunday of Advent reflection I spoke of being quiet, of silence, and of listening to our own heart and feelings. I spoke of noticing what is going on the inside. These are very important qualities for developing spirituality any time but especially during Advent. This week’s readings call us to peace-making, to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 2nd, 2009
Are you filled with hopeful antiicpation as we prepare for the coming of Christ? The scripture for the second Sunday of Advent tells us to be filled with hope for salvation. We can have confidence in God’s promise of salvation. The saving presence of God is among us. It is up to us to stay [...]