St. Scholastica Monastery

Sister Lisa Maurer – Profession Thoughts – Part II

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:32:00 +0000

In my last post I asked you to tell me what you wanted to know about my life, especially in terms of my anticipated Perpetual Profession. Several people responded with a wide range of questions and I loved it! Here I will tackle . . .

Sister Ann Marie Wainright – Beckoned to Become a Beacon

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:23 +0000

Lighthouses are powerful symbols of hope for us in the midst of the dark and stormy times of our lives. They remind us that even though we are groping along, trying to find our way, the Spirit of God is always present to us and ready to guide us like a beacon guides a ship home. . . .

Another Word on Women’s Lib

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:24:58 +0000

In current attempts to extricate themselves from a male-dominated society, women have demonstrated their equality with men in the public arena of life. Indeed, in some instances, they have evidenced their superiority. However, if we learn anything . . .

St. James School – “Gifted by the Spirit”

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:05:20 +0000

Sister Dorene King, OSB, was the director of the annual program presented on May 8th and which which this year was entitled Gifted by the Spirit. Preschool through eighth grade students shared their talents of music, reflections, and Scripture in order for all to better understand the Holy Spirit. . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – Profession Thoughts

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:31:27 +0000

Almost three years ago I made my First Monastic Profession. During these three years experiencing life as a professed member of St. Scholastica Monastery, I have grown in my understanding . . .

Essentia Health West Region Boards Retreat

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:30:42 +0000

. . . The retreat was for all the board members in the West Region of Essentia Health. . . .

Shalom Spiritual Directors’ Retreat at the Monastery

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:59:49 +0000

As participants gathered for the opening prayer service of their retreat of May 4- 6, 2012, the icon in front of the room carried these words: “Were not our hearts gradually catching fire within us . . ."

Breaking the Barriers

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:00:52 +0000

By now any seeds you planted this spring have probably sprouted and the life of each has managed to push its young plant up out of the earth, reaching for those open spaces which will allow it to develop most fully. If you have ever planted radishes and noticed the veritable earthquake their pushing makes . . .

Formation Visit to St. Benedict’s Monastery

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:51:30 +0000

The women in Formation at St. Scholastica Monastery and their Directors, Sister Michelle and Sister Donna, had an enriching adventure on the weekend of April 15 to 18. They were invited to St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota . . .

Sister Ann Marie Wainright – The Transformed Life . . . In God’s Good Time

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:39:40 +0000

It’s springtime here at the Monastery…or at least it’s trying to be! Duluth weather and the “lake effect” say otherwise sometimes: springtime warmth in February, snow in March, and rain in April. Most of the trees . . .

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2012

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:57:34 +0000

The annual volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held on Tuesday, April 17, with 50 guests attending. . . .

Where Do You Find Jesus?

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:03:48 +0000

For me one of the most compelling characters of the Easter story is Mary Magdalene. I have always been drawn to the Easter morning story which recounts her discovery that Jesus’ body is missing.

Even though there are not a lot of details that tell us what she is thinking or feeling . . .