by AbbessJane | Jul 31, 2025 | Monday Mewsings, Novice Life Practices
“In returning and rest we shall be saved.In quietness and trust shall be our strength.” Isaiah 31:5 The Community Gathers The Chapter Room is a’buzz with mews. Resident Novices are finding their comfortable, but not too comfortable cushions. Several are already...
by AbbessJane | Jul 16, 2025 | Friends of the Feline Cloister
Hello, there! My name is Mojito and am a 3-year-old Havanese male canine. I am thrilled to become a Friend of the Feline Cloister. To check out the Friends of the Feline Cloister, tap here. When my own Mom is traveling I stay with Aunt Joyce. It’s such fun. ...
by AbbessJane | May 28, 2025 | Monday Mewsings, Novice Activities - Benedictine Basics, Novice Life Practices
Saint Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage(c. 210 – 258) Benedict’s instruction to prefer nothing whatever to Christ comes from Cyprian, a third century bishop in North Africa. In Cyprian’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer – de dominica oratione, #15 – he included a...
by AbbessJane | May 2, 2025 | Friends of the Feline Cloister
Hello! My name is Peanut Elizabeth Anne, but you can just call me Peanut. I am a 6-year-old female dog. I am so excited to be the very first Friend of the Feline Cloister! To read all about the Friends of the Feline Cloister, tap on the link below. But then come...
by AbbessJane | May 1, 2025 | Worldwide Novices
Hello from Somerset, England. I’m Teddy Bear, a 3-year-6-month-old male cat. I would like to join the Feline Cloister because I am a Christian cat who wants to learn about St. Benedict and Jesus. I also want to surrpawt my mommy in her work as a Vicar. I am her...
