We, the Benedictine Sisters of Cullman, Alabama at Sacred Heart Monastery, inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Rule of St. Benedict, commit ourselves to witness Christ's love through a vowed life of monastic prayer, community, and ministry.
Over a pot of steaming English Breakfast tea one morning, a Jewish friend and I talked about how she prepares for and observes the Sabbath Day. Since Biblical times, Jews...
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Our community recently hosted the Benedictine Women’s Novice and Director Institute (NADI) from May 8-18. Two novices from St. Martin's Priory in Lacey, Washington, and one novice with her director...
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There is a children’s song composed by George William Cooke that begins: "I’ve got that joy, joy joy, joy down in my heart…down in my heart to stay." Joy is...
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Over the years of my monastic life, the mysterious spring of desire for God has continued to nourish me.
Sr. Therese
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Note: Weekday Mass calendar and schedule subject to change due to Feasts or Solemnities. Please call to confirm schedule before coming to weekday Mass.
Life here has lured me into listening for the voice of Jesus, the very Heart of Love, within our daily liturgies, in life shared with my Benedictine Sisters, our families, friends and the guests who come to our retreat center.
Sr. Kathleen Christa
That In All Things God May Be Glorified