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Category Archives: 2020

Taizé Prayer for Lent 2020 in Time of the Coronavirus

April 2020
Taizé is a quiet, meditative prayer sung in common. The songs are short phrases that we sing repeatedly so that the words may enter our hearts. The songs may be sung in many different languages, reminding us that the Gospel is for all the world and we are all God’s people. Taizé prayer also includes a short reading, prayers of intercession (Kyrie Eleison – Lord Have Mercy), and an opportunity to adore the cross. Prayer ends in silence, and we go out to love and be of service: Taizé prayer is offered for the whole world.
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April 2020 E-Newsletter

March 2020
Each moment of our lives offers an opportunity for us to be aware of our dependence on our Loving God. It may be helpful to remind ourselves of God’s great love and care for us at a time when the world around us is consumed with fear because of the COVID-19 public health pandemic. In these strange times, we learn every day of more people falling sick, another sporting event cancelled, another closed border or ban on travel, and a deeper dip in the stock market. We are startled to encounter empty store shelves and even online shops closed or empty of certain supplies. We may find ourselves looking with suspicion at those around us when we hear a slight cough or sniffle.
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A Beacon of Hope

March 2020
As we find our way forward in this unprecedented time, our world has never been more in need of hope and and reassurance. Throughout history, monasteries have served as beacons of light, hope and faith. This hope helps to remind us that our current challenges do not have the final word. The approaching Easter rituals remind us that when Jesus Christ died on the cross, hope was not lost—instead Christ rose from the dead! Yes, death died, and hope lives! We are Easter people—no matter how circumstances may seem, we have a blessed assurance of victory in Christ. Together, let us strengthen our hope so that we all may become beacons of hope to the world.
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Temporarily Ceasing Public Access to the Monastery Due to COVID-19

March 2020
The safety of our guests, staff and Community—especially those particularly vulnerable—is of utmost concern to the Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery. COVID-19, or coronavirus, has become a serious threat to public health. In order to ensure the safety of the monastic community and you, our faithful friends and guests, we are ceasing all public access…
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Update from St. Paul’s Monastery in Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

March 2020
COVID-19 Response With the wide-spread news coverage, you are likely aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. St. Paul’s Monastery is staying alert to the latest response recommendations. Currently St. Paul’s Monastery is still open to the public during normal hours (9:00 am - 6:00 pm daily). However, to help us…
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March 2020 E-Newsletter

February 2020
Celebrating Lent  In “The Observance of Lent,” Chapter 49 of his Rule, St. Benedict says “The life of the monastic ought to be a continuous Lent.” St. Benedict knew that few have the strength to live a continuous Lent. His message is an open invitation to live daily with an awareness to serve not ourselves,…
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