Benedictine Catholic Sister Mary Core shares the Christmas traditions of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL

Benedictine Catholic Sister Bobbi Bussan says Advent has broken open her prayer to be strong and take heart.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Jackie Walsh says her mom's death revealed Advent wisdom to her.

Sister Marlene Miller remembers her childhood Advent and Christmas Eve.

A reminiscence of joyful anticipation from Catholic Benedictine Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB

Benedictine Oblate Juanita Ghere shares what Advent means to her.

Catholic Benedictine Sister Marianne Burkhard shares her childhood memories of Advent in Switzerland as she prepares once again for Christ to enter the humble manger of her heart.

Benedictine Oblate Susan Ryan says her spiritual practice this Advent is to clear her house (and heart) of clutter!

Benedictine Catholic Sister Susan Hutchens shares the meaning and purpose of Advent.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy students acted out the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Benedictine Sisters of Rock Island.

Benedictine Oblate Spencer Gillespie suggests we enter the wilderness within and without this Advent, to align ourselves with the Coming One.

Benedictine Oblate Sharon McNamara asks what, exactly, Advent should prepare us for.

Join the Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, for special celebrations.

Catholic Benedictine Sister Ruth Ksycki shares 4 ways to approach this sacred season.

The Benedictine Sisters - once of Nauvoo and now of Rock Island, IL - returned to their stomping grounds for a visit in 2005. Here's what they found.

Don’t let Advent get lost this year in all the bustle and aggravation of acquisition. Use it. Treasure it. Grow from it.

Sister Mary Core shares her book club's thoughts on Chapter 5 of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). Here's the final installment of their discussion!

Sister Mary Core shares her book club's thoughts on Chapter 4 of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). Here's Part 5 of her Benedictine Online Book Club.

Benedictine Catholic Sister Stefanie MacDonald shares a fantastic resource for anyone, whether they are exploring a vocation or just wanting to find more balance in their daily lay lives.

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