In early 2022, the Benedictine Sisters received a $25,000 “Re-Igniting Ministries post-COVID 19” Grant from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). The funds, provided to LCWR by the Hilton Foundation, were restricted to our Caridad de Corazόn border ministry in Eagle Pass, Texas. They were intended to help ministries that were impacted by months
As I looked at the month of December to select one reading to reflect on, I was a bit overwhelmed by the difference in themes throughout the month. We have the theme of Advent, dotted with the theme of Mary through the feasts of the Immaculate Conception and of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Then for
Our Benedictine Grounds – From Showplace to Sacred Space 1911-2022 Our fall issue of Benedictine Voice brings to mind the word gratitude. I am deeply grateful to all who journey with us, whether it’s been for a long time or a short while, and for the many blessings our community has received. Read our
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe On the last Sunday of each liturgical year the church celebrates the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This year that Sunday falls on November 20, 2022. The Gospel, Luke 23:35-43, reflects on the Crucifixion; Jesus is hung on the
October is upon us! The Gospel readings for this month are filled with parables and nuggets of wisdom for us. In one of the Gospels, Jesus tells the story of the ten lepers who are cured. Only one comes back to say, “thank you”. In our lives, which are we – the nine who took
Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels for September, the reading for September 11th called to me. We are certainly familiar with the parable of The Prodigal Son. It conveys God’s love for all of us, His children. God’s love is unconditional, equally loving to the faithful and the lost. After the younger son requested “his share
August is upon us! When we think of August, we think of many things. August is often a time of vacations…it is a time of getting ready to go back to school for teachers and students…it is a time for reflection. The year 2022 is more than half over. When we pause, we often say,
On behalf of the Boerne Benedictines, we are saddened by the current death toll of 53 migrants who died the horrific death by heat and who were found in an abandoned un-airconditioned tractor-trailer on the south side of San Antonio, TX on June 27, 2022. We are grateful for the lives that were saved by
Spirit of Hospitality “Let Us Love One Another. As I reflect on the past three months since I was installed as Prioress, many wonderful things have taken place…” Read our Summer 2022 Benedictine Voice
As the Easter Season draws to an end this Sunday on Pentecost, the week’s Mass readings have been from the Acts of the Apostles. These ancestors of ours filled with God’s Spirit went about putting into practice all the Lord had taught them while he was with them. And even after the resurrection they still had