Lenten Resolution Ideas

The Catholic Benedictine Sisters of Rock Island, Illinois share some of their own Lenten practices, in the hope that they may help you choose your own.

Read more | Comments (0) | Feb 14, 2018

Springtime for your soul: A Lenten/Easter online mini-retreat

Here's your 15-part online mini-retreat for Lent!

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St. John’s Bible Blessed at Illinois Wesleyan

Sister Sandra Brunenn blesses the St. John's Bible at Illinois Wesleyan at the beginning of a year of activities around the exhibition.

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Ready for Life!

Sister Mary Jane shares a 5-step prayer to help her - and maybe you, too - be ready for life.

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Graced Children of God

Sister Mary Core reflects on the Feast of the Baptism.

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Joining the Magi in Our Own Search

Sister Catherine Cleary says, "We too are searchers, or at least could be searchers, not just for the star but for Christ." Don't miss her Epiphany reflection.

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Why Pray?

Why is it necessary to pray, if we believe that God knows our thoughts, loves us thoroughly and gives us all that we need? The Rock Island Catholic Benedictine Sisters share their insights.

Read more | Comments (1) | Dec 29, 2017

Christmas and the Miracle of “Yes”

Sister Mary shares her thoughts about the (somewhat) unbelievable story of Christmas, and what it means for us today.

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 25, 2017

Christmas Traditions at St. Mary Monastery

Beautiful, quiet, prayerful Christmas traditions of the Catholic Benedictine Sisters.

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 24, 2017

Gazing Anew at Familiar Christmas Images

We continue a short series written by Benedictine Sisters on what Christmas means to them. Enjoy!

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 23, 2017