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Of Kings and Kingdoms

by admin on December 10, 2012

 Kings and queens are not very powerful images for most of us today. Citizens in countries where they still exist view them, for the most part, as mere figureheads. True, these figureheads often carry with them certain romantic notions stemming from the past which procure for them much awe, admiration, and adulation. They are not, however, experienced as rulers. . . .

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The flowers, the wheat that made the bread that became the Eucharist, the thirty hidden years of Jesus’ life that the Bible does not record – all these things have, at one time, been seeds in the black earth, their potential hidden from us until their time came.

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St. Augustine of Hippo – Sing Alleluia!

by admin on April 8, 2012

I trust I will not weary you if I mention what you know already:  that we say ALLELUIA daily and that we take delight in it daily.  For you know that ALLELUIA means “Praise God,” and by this . . .

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Heartfelt Devotion

by admin on February 15, 2012

We may see the approach of Lent as a time of stirring up old flames of devout living for Jesus, a time of shedding the cold routines of “ordinary living” which have settled over us like thick dust the past months.  If, however, at the end of Lent . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – No Loitering!

by admin on January 4, 2012

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.”  . . .

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The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery along with the College of St. Scholastica Campus Ministry held an Advent Vespers entitled “A Service of Story and Song” on December 6.    Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel was filled with members of the . . .

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Sunday, October 16 – Homecoming Eucharist

by admin on October 25, 2011

Sisters, students and families gathered for the 11:00 Eucharist at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at St. Scholastica.  For many, it was the culmination of a full and special weekend with many options. In the Sunday scriptures we heard that God has called us by name (Isaiah 45).  In the response, we are challenged [...]

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The anniversary of the dedication of a chapel is an important remembrance and celebrated solemnly because the rite for dedication of a church (or a chapel) and an altar is rightly considered among the most solemn liturgical services.  This chapel is the place where the monastic Community is gathered to celebrate the liturgies of the [...]

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All are welcome to join us for the Eucharist celebrating the feast of Saint Benedict at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel.  . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – A Week Like No Other

by admin on April 20, 2011

Holy Week is definitely a week like no other.  This week encapsulates the foundation of our Christian faith – the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord.    As followers of Jesus . . .

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On Tuesday, March 29, 2011, Sister of  the St. Scholastica Community, faculty, staff and students from The College of St. Scholastica, and friends gathered in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel for Lenten Vespers. . . .

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Joint Lenten Vespers: Tuesday, March 29

by admin on March 24, 2011

A Lenten Vespers service with the College will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011,  in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. . . .

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