April 19, 2020 The Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast day established by Pope John Paul II on May 5, 2000. It is appropriate that one consider the earth’s profound need for mercy these days of the coronavirus, where there is no country or culture that has not been affected and

by Sister Mary Forman, Prioress We are doing fine and are blessed to have Fr. Meinrad Schallberger as resident chaplain, so we could have Triduum and Easter Week services, all the while offering prayers and intentions for all unable to attend either our services or those of their respective churches. We have put in place the

Given by Prioress Sister Mary Forman, OSB, April 11, 2020 Happy Easter everyone! It seems so strange not to have our chapel full of our friends to celebrate with us, so we will pray on their behalf and on behalf of their loved ones. The Gospel for this celebration is one rich in symbolism and meaning

Part I.  Explanation of the Celebrations of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Vigil Holy Week or the Great Week represents “the most solemn liturgies of the liturgical year in the Christian Church,” because this week celebrates “the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.” Lent has begun the cycle of prayer and penance

As I have been watching the nightly news, it is heartening to wait for the final segment that inevitably tells of the goodness in people and how so many are helping all of to weather this international outbreak. I was especially touched by Steve Hartman’s segment on CBS “Kindness 101,” in which he set up an

Prioress Sister Mary Forman gave this reflection to the sisters at last Wednesday’s house meeting. In the midst of the coronavirus, there has been much for us to pray for these days, not only the folks suffering from the virus and families, who have lost loved ones, but also all the folks losing their jobs

by Prioress Sister Mary Forman During the Christmas season we hear the titles for the Messiah, whose coming to save all peoples, were outlined in Isaiah 9:5-6a: “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His

Benedictine tradition includes the reverent care for and use of all things, so that the earth can be a healthy and enduring home for all creatures. We steward 1,400 acres of beautiful land, which includes farm, grazing land, gardens, and orchards, as well as 1,000 acres of forest.  Sister Carol Ann Wassmuth is a master

St. Martin’s, a Benedictine university and abbey in Lacey, Washington, recognized the sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude with the Distinguished Alumnae Award. St. Martin’s also honored the sisters for their years of service. Eight recipients were presented with the awards during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Prioress Sister Mary Forman and

Do you have a longing for something more? That’s the question Sister Teresa often asks people through a variety of projects and programs in which she is engaged. It is also the question that prompted her toward religious life. Sister Teresa Jackson grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area of California without any particular faith