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As Benedictine Sisters, we have a deep commitment to Lectio Divina, a way of praying with scripture. It offers us a chance to encounter the stories of the Bible in ways that speak to our lives today. Last week, we dove deep into scripture as part of our annual community retreat and reconnected with our sisters in faith: the women of the Bible. Led by Professor Pauline Viviano (pictured below), the three day retreat took place in St. Joseph's Chapel. The title of the retreat w

This week our monastery community will have its annual retreat. It's a chance for us to briefly step away from our busy ministries and tend to the care of our soul. It's comforting to know that even Jesus needed time apart from his ministry in order to reconnect with God who sustained him. Even though we have this brief retreat together, we know it is important to take small "retreats" throughout our days, too. Here are three things that some (or all) members of our community

Retreats are like a vacation for your soul, giving you the space to rest, reflect, and grow. But what happens when you don't have time for a long retreat? We know that some people can't take a week off from work or family responsibilities so we're offering evening and day-long retreats this year. These mini-retreats let you take time for soul-care in the midst of your life. Check out our spirituality programs page to see a list of our offerings and see if your heart feels ca

Do you wonder what direction your life will take? Explore your calling and join single women ages 18-49 for a discernment weekend at St. Scholastica Monastery. There will be time to reflect, prayer, and ponder what life has in store for you! If you are interested in learning more about the retreat or registering, contact Sister Belinda: vocation@osbchicago.org or call 773.338.7063. To learn more about vocations and where God may be calling you, visit the vocation pages on our