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The views, opinions and/or judgments expressed in these blog posts are solely those of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions and/or judgments of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.
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Lectio Divina
The prayer lectio divina (prayerful reading) is part of my daily…
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And Then There Were Three…
Hospitality in action can be witnessed in the monastic dining…
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Sacred Stability
“I’ve been out in my garden working quite a bit. Maybe I…
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Good People, Good Places
As a child, I loved all the classic children’s stories, such…
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Summer Camp for Girls at Saint Benedict’s Monastery
Because of COVID, our 3G camp (God, Girls and Good Times) had…
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Stuck in Traffic
The two seasons we commonly experience on Minnesota roadways…
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This is a Story About Sister Paula Revier
As a young girl (pre-teen) in the St. Cloud Orphanage, I looked…
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Limping Lilacs
Little purple flowers are my thing. They show up like signposts…
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Significant Date
July 11, the Feast of Saint Benedict, is the 10th anniversary…
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Blessing Quilt
To celebrate my perpetual profession in 1989, I invited community…