Peace and presence are the very fabric of monastic life, but can be cultivated through contemplative practice in any setting. Here, Sister Sheila McGrath shares her practice of praying the Rosary.

Sister Mary Core shares what she calls "the rather dark side" of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). Here's Part 2 of her Benedictine Online Book Club.

Sister Mary Core's online book club focuses on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate. Here's Part 1.

Peace and presence are the very fabric of monastic life, but can be cultivated through contemplative practice in any setting. Here, the Catholic Benedictine Sisters and Oblates of Rock Island share their practice of Lectio Divina.

Peace and presence are the very fabric of monastic life, but can be cultivated through contemplative practice in any setting. Here, the Catholic Benedictine Sisters of Rock Island share thoughts, process of Centering Prayer.

Sister Mary Core's online book club focuses on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate. Here's the introduction.

Sister Stefanie muses on what the future holds ... for any of us.

Benedictine Sister Stefanie MacDonald confesses to having fun at the Mall of America, despite her Catholic Sisters' "habit" of non-consumerism!

Sister Stefanie's preschoolers are enjoying their new furry companion. Here's why every child benefits from pets!

Sister Bobbi Bussan met the pope during the 2018 CIB Symposium in Rome.

Peace and presence are the very fabric of monastic life, but can be cultivated through contemplative practice in any setting. Here, Catholic Benedictine Sister Claudia Scharf shares one of her favorite contemplative practices.

The Benedictine Sisters support homeless women and children at St. Joseph the Worker House in Rock Island, IL.

Join the Catholic Benedictine Sisters of Rock Island as we pray for the safety of all our children.

If one member suffers, all suffer together. (1 Corinthians 12:26)

Once again back in school, Catholic Benedictine Sister Stefanie reminisces about her former students, and what she's learned over the years.

Sister Stefanie MacDonald shares a heartfelt picture of her favorite place - the chapel at St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island.

Sisters Sandra Brunenn and Sheila McGrath participated in the Summer 2018 LCWR Assembly.

The tradition of "missioning" is one in which Catholic Benedictine Sisters would be assigned their work for the year. It was exciting and a little anxiety provoking. Learn what's changed and what's stayed the same in our 144-year-old ritual.

Sister Mary Jane Wallace has some sage advice regarding prayer. And no, it's not how to do it!

Benedictine Oblate Mary Schoening shares her lovely prayer in response to Sister Charlotte Sonneville's invitation to write her own Magnificat!