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Sisters’ Words of Wisdom: Sister Lucia Schwickerath, OSB

October 2020
Sisters’ Words of Wisdom: Sister Lucia Schwickerath, OSB
As the Sisters of St. Benedict have so much wisdom and inspiration to share with us, St. Paul’s Monastery monthly newsletter will include a new series that allows us to learn more about each Sister. In addition, this series allows the Sisters to share with us their wealth of spirit, kindness, love, and wisdom that each embodies from their years in the “school for the Lord’s service” (Rule of Benedict, Prologue).
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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Boeckers, OSB

October 2020
Sister Anne (Dolores) Boeckers was born to Melchior (Michael) and Margaret (Eichoff) in New Munich, MN on September 21, 1929, the sixth in a family of seven, four girls and three boys. In 1944, Sister Anne entered the scholasticate at St. Benedict’s in St. Joseph, MN. As a novice in 1948, she chose to join the Sisters who were founding a new Priory in St. Paul, MN. She made her first Profession of Vows on July 11, 1949. She received a B.A. degree in Science and Elementary Education at St. Catherine’s College, St. Paul, MN. After several years of teaching, Sister Anne went on to acquire an M.S. in Elementary Administration at St. Cloud College. Sister Anne lived her calling to minister as a teacher at St. Bernard’s, St. Paul; Visitation, Minneapolis; St. Philip’s, Litchfield and at St. Anne’s, Minneapolis where she also later served as principal. She received many awards for her commitment to education.
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In Memoriam: Sister Duane Moes, OSB

July 2020
Sister Duane (Patricia) Moes was born on December 27, 1921 and died peacefully on June 30, 2020 in the Monastery Healthcare Center at age 98, having lived her monastic profession 76 years. She was the last living charter member of our Community. Sister Duane was born to John Moes, a farmer and telephone company employee, and Margaret (Gergen) in New Trier, MN. She was second in a family of four children. She had three brothers — Bernard, John, and Nicholas. She received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation at St. Mary’s Church in New Trier. In 1938 she entered the Scholasticate at St. Benedict’s in St. Joseph, MN. After attending high school at St. Benedict’s Academy, she graduated from the College of St. Catherine. She continued her studies at the College of St. Benedict, the College of St. Catherine, Moorhead State College and Ball State University.
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Reflection on John 14:1-12

May 2020
Reflection on John 14:1-12
This scripture passage, John 14:1-12, gives us a lot of food for thought. We have one of the “I am” statements so familiar in John’s Gospel. We have the disciples trying to process everything Jesus is telling them—and Jesus is teaching the disciples directly, no parables this time (although some say the “I am” statements…
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Mother’s Day Prayer

May 2020
Mother’s Day Prayer
Happy Mother's Day from the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Paul's Monastery! We hope you are blessed by this special prayer for mothers. Moms—relax and enjoy today!
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Taizé Prayer for Easter

April 2020
Taizé Prayer for Easter
We invite you to join us in this special Taizé prayer for the Easter season. 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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