During the Season of Lent and Easter, it is always good to reflect on our baptism. Many of us were baptized as infants, some of us have been baptized as adults through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. (OCIA, formerly the RCIA) Our baptism is the first sacrament we receive. In baptism we die Read more »
This is Ash Wednesday. On this day, at Evening Prayer, the Prioress reads this chapter of the Holy Rule each year, and gives a reflection, encouraging the community to put themselves to the work of preparing for Easter. (This chapter could guide the instructions of the leader of every household of the faith on this day Read more »
The Center of Spirituality is pleased to announce our spring speaker. Mark your calendars for the morning of March 24, 2024 when Sr. Tonette Sperando, OSB will be here to speak on “Hospitality: A Gospel Way of Living.” Sr. Tonette’s enthusiasm and southern charm will be sure to inspire! Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Read more »
I am always struck by the Gospels that are read after the Resurrection. We find in Luke that the disciples were walking away from Jerusalem to Emmaus when they met Jesus and failed to recognize Him. Jesus opened their recognition of Him by referring to the Scriptures about Him and in the breaking of the bread. Their hope Read more »
Sister Andrea Collopy, OSB, died peacefully on Monday, April 3 at St. Walburg Monastery at age 96. A Benedictine sister for over 76 years, Sr. Andrea served as teacher for 40 years at Villa Madonna Academy, director of the boarding school, the community’s secretary, procurator, sub-prioress and house and infirmary coordinator. She is preceded in Read more »
This week in Reflections from the School for the Lord’s Service, Sr. Christa Kreinbrink writes about “Moments of Doubt.” Click the link for the entire blog. Moments of Doubt
Sr. Kimberly Porter wrote lasts week’s new blog. Click on the link to read it in its entirety. Wide Views and New Encounters
Sr. Colleen wrote last week’s blog on time. What do you think? Click on the link below to read. Where Will It All End?
Sister Mariana Kirk, OSB was born on November 23, 1937 to William Iles Kirk and Angela Heile Kirk and given the name Mary Iles. She was their only child. Mary Iles entered St. Walburg Monastery in 1954, became a novice in 1955, and received the name Mariana. First profession followed in 1956, perpetual in 1959, Read more »
At evening prayer on July 30, the sisters celebrated the diamond jubilees of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper and Sr. Dorothy Schuette. Sr. Emmanuel celebrated 75 years of vowed life and Sr. Dorothy celebrated 60 years. Sr. Aileen Bankemper presided. Following evening prayer, the celebration continued with a special dinner for all. Sr. Andrea Vasquez was also Read more »