Benedictine Catholic Sister Bobbi Bussan compares our journey with that of the 3 wise men as we begin 2019.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Catherine Cleary says baptism is NOT about sin, but about becoming One Body.

Jesus' baptism is one of 3 epiphanies that help us understand who he is. Benedictine Catholic Sister Mary Core shares a little history and inspiration as we close the Christmas season.

Catholic Benedictine Sister Mary Core reflects on what Epiphany means on a personal level.

Catholic Benedictine Sister Audrey Cleary, OSB, of St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island, IL died December 31, 2018.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Catherine Cleary says the best New Year's resolution is to make time every day for prayer.

In the optimistic anticipation of better things to come, we celebrate the New Year AND the Solemnity of Mary on January 1.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Mary Core shares the Christmas traditions of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL

Benedictine Catholic Sister Bobbi Bussan says Advent has broken open her prayer to be strong and take heart.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Jackie Walsh says her mom's death revealed Advent wisdom to her.

Sister Marlene Miller remembers her childhood Advent and Christmas Eve.

A reminiscence of joyful anticipation from Catholic Benedictine Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB

Benedictine Oblate Juanita Ghere shares what Advent means to her.

Catholic Benedictine Sister Marianne Burkhard shares her childhood memories of Advent in Switzerland as she prepares once again for Christ to enter the humble manger of her heart.

Benedictine Oblate Susan Ryan says her spiritual practice this Advent is to clear her house (and heart) of clutter!

Benedictine Catholic Sister Susan Hutchens shares the meaning and purpose of Advent.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy students acted out the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Benedictine Sisters of Rock Island.

Benedictine Oblate Spencer Gillespie suggests we enter the wilderness within and without this Advent, to align ourselves with the Coming One.

Benedictine Oblate Sharon McNamara asks what, exactly, Advent should prepare us for.

Join the Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, for special celebrations.