Life at the Benedictine Sisters Monastery in Clyde, MO - 4

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Description: Part 4: In Benedictine life there is a practice refered to in Latin, "Lectio Divina," which means "sacred reading." It is a way of reading ... all » the Sacred Scriptures that engages primarily the heart. We Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual ... all » Adoration are a contemporary monastic community living according to the Rule of Benedict. We serve the Church through a ministry of prayer and a dedication to the Eucharist. We strive to witness to God's presence in our world through our community life and by offering a welcoming space for silence, prayer, and spiritual hospitality in a shared environment of monastic peace. Every day, every moment in the monastery is an opportunity to respond to God's love. In our community life we find happiness in our relationship to God, serving each other and praying for those in need. Our daily life revolves around the Liturgy of the Hours (praying and singing the psalms) and celebrating the Eucharist. Lectio Divina, reflecton on the Word of God, is our lifeblood. We are washed with the Word every day. We meditate on the Word. Little by little we become the Word. Our work supports our life of prayer, whether is be making altar bread, welcoming visitors, responding to prayer requests, making soap and candles, playing music, cooking or gardening. In everything we do-working and relaxing, studying and praying-we try to be aware of God's presence. We have monasteries in the following locations: Benedictine Monastery 31970 State Highway P Clyde, MO 64432-8100 660-944-2221 San Benito Monastery 859 Main St. Dayton, WY 82836-0510 Benedictine Monastery 800 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-4583 Osage Monastery Forest of Peace 18701 W. Monatery Road Sand Springs, OK 74063-5300 Visit our other websites: www.BenedictineSisters.org www.MonasteryPodcast.org www.MonasteryNotes.org www.MonasteryCreations.com www.SpiritandLifeMagazine.com