by Sr. Carol Jean | Apr 7, 2017 | Benedictine, Catholic, Lent, Uncategorized
Greetings, Rule of Benedict: chapter 49 “On the Observance of Lent” Although the life of a monk out to have about it at all times the character of a Lenten observance…we therefore urge that during the actual days of Lent the brethren keep their lives most pure and at...
by S Carol Jean | Mar 25, 2016 | Lent, Sisters, Triduum, Vocation
Greetings, We pray that in this sacred season, you are able to take a deep breath and slow yourself in this Paschal Triduum. Here at the monastery, there continues to be a balance of work and prayer. To help us in keeping Christ’s Paschal Mystery foremost in...
by S Carol Jean | Feb 20, 2016 | Lent, Rule of Benedict, Year of Mercy
Greetings, Rule of Benedict: chapter 49 “On the Observance of Lent” Although the life of a monk out to have about it at all times the character of a Lenten observance…we therefore urge that during the actual days of Lent the brethren keep their...