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See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be called children of God. ~Christmas Antiphon on the Feast of the Holy Family

O God, you know all our longing; make haste and come to our help.

-Advent Antiphon

“It is widely pointed out that if you take the first letter of each O’ Antiphons’ Latin name and reverse the order — that is, begin with E from Emmanuel, then Rex Gentium and so on you will spell the word EROCRAS, which in Latin means “I shall come tomorrow”” (osv.com).

“Each O’ Antiphon is addressed to God using a noble title for the Messiah, each antiphon petitions Him to come save His people, and each is tied to Mary [preceding the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise] because she is the vessel through which the Savior will be born” (osv.com).

“…The O’ Antiphons are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament…” (USCCB.org).

“The Roman Church has been singing the O’ Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17th to 23rd” (USCCB.org).

The O’ Antiphons “repeated use of the imperative "Come!” embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah" (USCCB.org).

The O Antiphons “…proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well” (USCCB.org).

It’s a good squash year in our monastic garden. Their vines are stretching everywhere. Growing out of the garden and climbing even to the tops of pear trees!

“Everything growing on earth, bless the Lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever.” (Daniel 3:76)

The Monastery gardens have begun to share the bounty of God’s beauty!

“Praise the LORD all you nations; glorify him, all you peoples!” Responsorial Psalm 117:1

A nun day fun-day for the sisters at the monastery. Our sisters around Silver Jubilee and newer gathered for a day of play and prayer. Our 8 sisters ‘escaped’ with only 8 minutes to spare! The rummy sisters shared their treats, and many creative concepts were shouted out by the wordy sisters.

More from Busted Halo’s #bhsummer19: On the way home to the Monastery, last night’s sunset behind the fields brought life-giving joy at the beauty of God’s creation.

Earlier this week, a group of young women from Lexington, NE joined us for a few days to learn about our monastic life. They shared our prayer, work, and play while hearing stories of sisters’ discernment and joy. Before leaving, the ladies gifted us with this art illustrating their favorite quote from their time at the monastery.

 An illuminated copy of the Rule of Benedict welcomes us into Chapel as we gather for the Feast of S

An illuminated copy of the Rule of Benedict welcomes us into Chapel as we gather for the Feast of Saint Benedict.


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We begin celebrating Saint Benedict on the eve of his Solemnity. Prayer this evening begins with statio, a solemn procession, into chapel…passing this statue of our Father Benedict.

Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16)

Today, we join the Church in celebrating Saints Peter and Paul!

 “Let us love one another with fervent love, endure one another’s infirmities; patiently

“Let us love one another with fervent love, endure one another’s infirmities; patiently serve and obey one another, and prefer nothing whatever to Christ.”
 ~ Vespers Antiphon (Rule of Benedict)


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