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Sister Lisa Maurer – Happy Ordinary Time!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:15:44 +0000

What do you think of when you hear the word ordinary? The Encarta Dictionary defines ordinary as “not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive.” . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – No Loitering!

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:03:52 +0000

Did you notice that as we celebrated Christmas we were not allowed to loiter at the stable for very long? In fact the day after Christmas we had the commemoration of St. Stephen, the first martyr. Even the shepherds did not stay admiring the Newborn King very long. Scripture tells us that they “found the baby lying in the manger...they understood…made known the message…and went off glorifying and praising God.” . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – The Word of God

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:06:26 +0000

Those of you who are regular readers of my blog installments may recall that this year I used the Jesse Tree to stimulate my Advent preparation. Well, I am happy to report that being a Jesse Tree Sort of Person brought me to enjoy a very blessed Advent leading me to experience a joyous Christmas and . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – The Psalms are Awesome

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:30:56 +0000

The Psalms are awesome! I think they are awesome! I am amazed at how they fit every time and situation, everybody and season. They are universal and yet personal. They are ancient and timeless, yet fresh and ever new.

How can that be? . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – A Jesse Tree Sort of Person

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:21 +0000

I have always been an “Advent wreath sort of person." The symbolism of the greenery and the circle with the candles of purple and pink really speak to me. Before entering the Monastery I would have a wreath . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – An Attitude of Gratitude

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:14 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if Thanksgiving were more than just one day?

I don’t mean that I want to have turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings every day. Although . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – Your Assignment

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:54 +0000

Have you ever wondered what kind of parables Jesus would have told had he walked the earth in the 21st century? When I taught elementary school I often put that question to my students. I challenged them . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – Remember

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:37:05 +0000

A lot of well-meaning but unknowing people feel sorry for a woman when she enters religious life. They think that since a Sister will not have a “family of her own” that no one will remember her once she is gone. Nothing could be further from the truth! . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – A Visit from Chile

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:31:46 +0000

It delights me when people make comments on our Monastery Website. I am glad to know that the information we put out there is reaching someone. It is fun to hear from friends near and far, old and new. So you can imagine how tickled I was . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – Slow No Wake

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:56:23 +0000

Anyone who spent anytime boating this summer saw the buoys that warn slow no wake and anyone who has ever spent time seeking God has heard be still. During a time . . .

Sister Lisa Maurer – Surrendered to the Spirit

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:00:34 +0000

I haven’t always reflected a great deal upon the Holy Spirit. In the past I haven’t prayed much directly to the Third Person of the Trinity. Too often, like many people, when praying the Creed at Mass I say the words quickly without much reflection: “We believe in the Holy Spirit . . ."

Sister Lisa Maurer – Prayer in the Morning

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:04:44 +0000

While on vacation early in the morning I would sit by the lake as the sun came up over the far shore and danced across the water. It was amazingly beautiful, wondrously peaceful, and incredibly inspirational … a very special time and place for my prayer in the morning. . . .