One of the first attractions when approaching St. Walburg Monastery is the Angel Garden at the base of the Infirmary Entrance stairs and door. White hydrangea trees frame the statue and are complemented with shrubs and colorful impatiens. Several years ago, the garden was an anniversary gift to Sr. Emmanuel from John and Maria Martini. Read more »
Recently I recalled early events in my life that helped me grow in faith and I call them glimpses of faith. Early in my life, I remember my grandmother saying to me, “You have been good today; wasn’t that easy?” Yes, I thought, it was easy to be good! I remember when I was about Read more »
This was a question that I was recently asked to consider, an excellent question. There are so many human-made, environmental (also influenced by humans), destructive and cruel happenings that hope feels like a stranger. Despite the many horrific situations, however, what gives me hope is God’s mercy, care and God’s goodness manifested in the lives Read more »
Recently in a liturgy we had a reading from Paul’s 2nd letter to the Corinthians, and a familiar phrase struck me: “Now is the acceptable time; behold now is the day of salvation.” (49:8) Previously for another project I had been looking for quotes about time. I think that’s why the word now hit me. Read more »
This past Saturday we, the citizens from around the United States, observed the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army/ Military and they/we also observed “No Kings Day”. On Sunday Western Christianity celebrated Trinity Sunday – the festival of Unity of all that is God – that our One God is experienced and called by Three Read more »
Have you ever had a busy season in your life when your “to do” list is a work in progress? A time when all the projects and commitments sounded doable until they all needed action at the same time? I have been living in such a month. This past week I made some headway and Read more »
We just celebrated June 3. Why is June 3 a day of celebration for us? It is Founders Day, our birthday. The day that the sisters arrived in Covington, Kentucky was June 3, 1859. So, this is our 166th birthday. It is always a joyful day for us. Who is St. Walburg? Actually, she is Read more »
On Sunday, May 25, we read the account of the Disciples who were working with the people in Antioch. They had been confused as to what to do as Gentile Christians, whether they were to act as Jews or as Gentile Christians. Paul and Barnabas decided to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question Read more »
Blessings on all graduates. Graduation is upon us—college and high school. It’s a time of great joy and great hope! Congratulations to all who have accomplished so much to get to this day, this commencement! It has always intrigued me that we refer to graduation ceremonies as commencement, when it feels more like an end Read more »
by: Sr. Aileen Bankemper, OSB Since Pope Francis’ illness and death many reflections about him have been written. I want to add mine. On September 8, 2018 Benedictine women from around the globe were participants at the Communion of International Benedictines Symposium held in Rome. During this event we were privileged to have an audience Read more »