Sister Mary Core shares her thoughts about the everyday saints we've been blessed to have in our lives.

Sister Mary Core shares our monastic celebrations of Saints and Souls on November 1 and 2.

Sister Mary Core shares her book club's thoughts on the Final Judgment in Matthew 25 from Chapter 3 of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). Here's Part 4 of her Benedictine Online Book Club.

Sister Mary Core shares her book club's musings on the first half of Chapter 3 of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad).

Sister Michaela Hedican Speaks to the Benedictine Oblates gathered at the Benedictine Sisters monastery in Rock Island, IL.

How are you both servant and gracious receiver of service? Catholic Benedictine Sister Ruth Ksycki explores what Jesus meant by "being the servant of all."

Benedictine Sisters Catherine Cleary, Marlene Miller, Helen Carey and Mary Core enjoyed the 1st annual Hope and Harmony dinner in support of St. Joseph the Worker House in Rock Island

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.