Sister Anne Newcomer, O.S.B., 1928-2020

Sister Anne Newcomer, O.S.B., 92, of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., passed away Friday May 15, 2020 at St. Mary Monastery.

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A Poem for Earth Day 2020

This Ancient Love by Carolyn McDade

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Long before the night was born from darkness

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Hosanna to King Jesus!

A Reflection for Palm Sunday by Sister Mary Jane Wallace, OSB

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A Woman Named Martha

Sister Marianne's Reflection on Martha

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Sister Susan Reflects on the Memorial of St. Patrick

A Lenten reflection telling of God's generosity, compassion and mercy

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COVID-19 Update

Sister Sandra shares the monastery's response to the coronavirus outbreak

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Loosen the Soil of Our Hearts!

Sister Marianne's Reflection from Mark 8:14-21

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Honoring God with All of Us

Sister Mary Jane's Reflection

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Feast of St. Scholastica

The Sisters of St. Mary Monastery celebrated the Feast of St. Scholastica by celebrating Mass then enjoying a festive dinner.

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God's Touch of Compassion

Sister Ruth's Reflection from Mark 5:21-43

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