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Do you seek meaning in your life?  Do you desire to serve God by assisting in His plan of salvation for the world?  Would you be willing to give up some good things of this world in exchange for a deeper relationship with Christ?  If you would . . .

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New Postulant Welcomed

by admin on February 13, 2013

Sister Lois Eckes, Prioress, welcomed Affiliate Therese Carson of Harbor Springs, Michigan, as a Postulant during the simple Rite of Entry ceremony preceding Evening Prayer. As a sign of her new . . .

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On February 2, the Church observes the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord commemorating the day on which the child Jesus was brought to the temple to be consecrated to God. Because the true light has now come into the world, the commemoration includes the blessing of candles used in liturgical . . .

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Catholic Schools Week

by admin on February 1, 2013

The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery joined in celebrating Catholic Schools Week January 27 – February 2.   This annual observance recognizes the almost 7,000 Catholic Schools across the country where children are taught the faith, where academics are held to a high standard, and where service is taught and expressed. . . .

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National Vocations Awareness Week

by admin on January 16, 2013

. . . Surely it is a week for all Christians to ponder the greatness of their calling, for by Christ’s acceptance of baptism by water and being consecrated by the Holy Spirit, all who are baptized in His name receive the same approval of the Holy Spirit and are called to spread God’s love throughout the world. . . .

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Come and See Weekend

by admin on September 24, 2012

Single Catholic women ages 18-50 interested in learning about religious life are invited to spend a weekend . . .

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Discerning God’s Call

by admin on August 21, 2012

On August 14, Therese Marie Carson from Harbor Springs, Michigan began her official affiliation with St. Scholastica Monastery, the first step for a woman who is seeking membership in the monastic Community. The Affiliate stage . . .

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God is good and knows how to get my attention. Anything related to sports catches my eye, quickens my heart and stirs my imagination. So when I read this quote during my morning prayer, just days before my Perpetual Profession, I knew I had to take note! . . .

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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  . . .

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Women’s Weekend Discernment Retreat

by admin on March 5, 2012

Single Catholic women, 21 to 50 years old, who would like to know what religious life is all about and whether God could possibly be calling them to this way of life are invited to spend a weekend in a monastic setting . . .

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Each day there are a variety of options before us such as:   Should I keep this sweater or donate it to Goodwill?  Should I throw these Christmas cards away or keep them?  Should I get up and pray or stay in bed awhile longer?  Should I speak to someone who has offended me or avoid them?  So many choices . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – I Want a Burning Bush

by admin on February 17, 2012

I think of the call of Moses often.  In fact I refer to it quite regularly.  When I am in a major discernment or I want to be sure of God’s presence, I often wish that God would give me an obvious sign .   I want a burning bush!   . . .

 

[ Above image from "Buisson ardent coupole1_m," Rvalette's photo of the mosaic of the burning bush located in Notre Dame de la Garde;   thanks to Rvalette from Wikimedia Commons and to Ookaboo.com.  Copyright license: cc-by-sa/3.0 ]  

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