Behind the Scenes Under the Dome
Even for those who have followed different vocations in life, there is something special about spending time with a monastic community. The Benedictine Live-In Experience at Saint Benedict’s Monastery provides […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
25 Years of Wonders
Celebrating the Art and Heritage Place Often, strange noises occur at the Art and Heritage Place! No surprise. For some 25 years, this has been the home of sacred, strange […]
“Going East”
Reflections From Saint Scholastica Convent Saint Scholastica Convent (SSC) is our community’s retirement facility in St. Cloud, Minn. Sisters move to this location when they “retire” or need more health […]
Weaving into a Fuller Image of God
For most of this young man’s 26 years, his thoughts remained locked inside his body and other parts of his being. As a young man on the autism spectrum, he […]
“Aggiornamento”
“Aggiornamento” When is the last time you heard that word in church? If you were born after the 1960s, it may not be familiar to you at all. But Pope […]
Benedictine Pilgrimage of Hope
When Pope Francis declared this the Jubilee Year of Hope, he wrote, “Pilgrimages have always been a significant part of the life of the faithful.” Throughout history, pilgrimages have played […]
An Uncommon Friendship
This year, 2025, has given us at Saint Benedict’s Monastery many occasions for remembering and celebrating! One outstanding event was our celebration of the 200th birthday of the foundress of […]
