To Sister Mary Jane, we send a Happy Belated Birthday! We hope the joy you bring to others came back to you tenfold this past Saturday. And to Sister Anne Stedman, a very Happy Birthday today! We pray your day is filled with the peace, happiness, and grace you so richly deserve.
With deep gratitude, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who helped us restore the elevators. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our daily lives.
We had a truly special day at the Blessing of the Animals at Benet Hill Monastery. It was wonderful to see so many beloved companions receive a special blessing and a treat. For those of us humans, we got to enjoy delicious ice cream from the Josh & John's Scoop Bus!
This isn't about grand gestures, but about the quiet, often overlooked moments where our hearts can touch another's. A genuine smile to a stranger, a gentle word to someone in need, or simply choosing patience when frustration calls – these are the threads of love that weave grace into our world.
Every challenge around us, whether personal struggles, global uncertainty, or the pressures of daily life, invites us not to give up but to imagine what can still be done.
Today, choose to lift your eyes toward what is possible.
In a world where so many are suffering from loneliness, poverty, war, displacement, and daily struggles we may never see, Saint Benedict’s words invite us to pause and reconsider where we place our focus.
Last week, Sister Marie Therese (MT) Summers, Sister Jan Ginzkey, and Ruth Roland, our Director of Mission Advancement, traveled to Atlanta for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) national assembly.
Yesterday we had the joy of celebrating a woman whose journey has been filled with faith, compassion, and a heart for service. From nursing to monastic life, Sister Mary Colleen continues to bless our community with her wisdom, warmth, and dedication.
Recent changes to food distribution have forced families into overcrowded, militarized zones, many facing gunfire just to access food. Over 500 people have been killed and thousands injured while trying to survive.
Join Us for a Virtual Prayer Service! On August 6, 2025, women religious across the country will join in a virtual prayer service to commemorate the tragic events of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Guided by Sister Jan Ginzkey, OSB, this two-hour experience begins with a heartfelt teaching on the theme of forgiveness, followed by a sacred walk among the culturally modified trees — honored by the Ute people for generations.
There’s a kind of peace that doesn’t fade when life gets loud — a peace not made by the world, but offered by something greater. It’s steady. Quiet. Yours to hold.
Let today be a reminder: you are not alone, and you are not without peace.
Join Sister Jan Ginzkey, OSB, for a special Guided Labyrinth Walk at Benet Hill Monastery. You’ll spend one hour learning about the evening’s theme, Letting Love Flow, followed by a peaceful hour walking the labyrinth.
At Benet Hill Monastery, we believe in the power of understanding and belonging. Let us come together, listen deeply, and build a more connected, hopeful, and compassionate world. 🌍
