(photo: St. Benedict's Monastery, Minnesota, 2026) Here in Central Minnesota we are fortunate to serve as a home for more than a few religious orders and monastic communities, including Franciscan Sisters, Poor Clares, Maryknolls, Crosiers, Benedictine Sisters and Benedictine Brothers. This event is an opportunity to explore what "vocation" really means, as in its original … Continue reading Central Minnesota Religious Orders Host Life Awareness Retreat for Vocations Interest
Benedictine
Happy Feast of St. Benedict!
Vision of Saint Benedict, Giovanni del Biondo (1356-1399 CE) We are lucky to have two Benedictine communities here in Central Minnesota: Saint John's Abbey and Saint Benedict's Monastery. Today, some words from one of the most celebrated Benedictine authors, Thomas Merton: God has left sin in the world in order that there may be forgiveness: … Continue reading Happy Feast of St. Benedict!
Live and Forgive 