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Main fresco in St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel


Brief Scriptural Reflections

Scriptural reflection (known as lectio in monastic tradition) is a priority in Benedictine prayer. As an aid to this rich source of communion with God, Mary Benet McKinney, OSB, writes a brief reflection for each day of the month. To access these reflections click here.




Longer Reflections on Scripture or the Rule of St. Benedict

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 6, 2011, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 13, 2011,

Christ the King - Nov 20, 2011, Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2011, First Sunday of Advent - November 27, 2011



Other Spiritual and Scriptural Sites on the Internet


The Monastic Inter Religious Dialogue (MID) is sponsored by North American Benedictine and Cisterian Monasteries of Men and Women. The website identifies MID as “an organization of Catholic monastic women and men who bring their charism of listening and hospitality to interreligious dialogue.” MID’s mission:

MID fosters dialogue at the level of spiritual practice and experience between North American Catholic monastic women and men and contemplative practitioners of diverse religious traditions. We engage in dialogue to promote the unity of the human family and mutual understanding among the world’s religions.

Daily Scriptural readings can be found at usccb.org/nab.

Looking for a short spiritual moment on-line? Loyola Press offers a daily three minute on-line retreat. Visit loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer.htm. You can also sign up for free e-newsletters at this website.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Each day we remember the intentions of all who ask for our prayers as we pray the Liturgy of the Hours, celebrate Eucharist and spend time in personal prayer. If you would like to have the Sisters pray for a special intention, we encourage you to send your request in an e-mail to Sister Rosemarie Rupar .

If you would like to make a donation in honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, we will send a card in your name. Go to Contribute for more information.


 You are always welcome to join us for prayers at St. Scholastica Monastery. We suggest you call beforehand if coming for a service. 773-764-2413 ext 230 or 231.

St. Scholastica Monastery
7430 North Ridge Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60645-1913

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Regular Prayer Schedule

Morning Prayer/ Eucharist
In St. Joseph Chapel*
Evening Prayer
In St. Scholastica Chapel
Sunday
10:30 a.m. (Mass only,
St. Scholastica Chapel)
5:15 p.m.**
Monday
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Wednesday
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Saturday
7:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.

*Mass is celebrated when a priest is available,
otherwise a Communion Service is coupled with Morning Prayer.

**In Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter
Sunday Vespers are at 5 p.m.

The following Sundays are dates of Community Meetings.
On these dates, Evening Prayer is recited privately by the community.
February 26, 2012
April 22, 2012
May 20, 2012

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