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"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth

"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"

- Sitting Bull, Native American Leader

#stpaulsmonastery #quote #quotepost #spring #springquote #springiscome #embracethesun

Happy International Family Day! Founded in 1994 by

Happy International Family Day! Founded in 1994 by the United Nations (UN), this day celebrates the importance of families. Every family is unique – a family could be people you are related to, people you consider family, or just fuzzy pets! Families are easily taken for granted, so the Sisters of St. Benedict urge you all to appreciate the ones you consider family in your own way.

Looking for a fun summer activity to do with your family? On July 9, St. Paul’s Monastery is hosting our 2nd annual Benedictine Festival! This family-friendly event will include outdoor games and activities, food, our art gallery, and more!

Don’t miss your chance to visit with the Benedictine Sisters at the Benedictine Festival 2022. Stay tuned on our social media platforms and e-Newsletters for more updates!

#internationalfamilyday #family #celebrate #stpaulsmonastery #benedictinesisters #benedictinefestival2022 #benfest2022 #summeractivities #kidfriendly #familyfun

Today’s #Glimspe features Sister Mary White, OSB

Today’s #Glimspe features Sister Mary White, OSB, Paula Hagen, OSB, Lucia Schwickerath, OSB, and Karen Sames, OSB, playing a game of Rumikub. Have you played?

What board games do you enjoy? Share below!

#glimpesofthemonastery #glimpsesinsidethemonastery #stpaulsmonastery #benedictinesisters #rumikub #boardgames #sistermarywhite #sisterpaulahagen #sisterluciaschwickerath #sisterkarensames

Happy Friday from the kitchen staff at St. Paul’

Happy Friday from the kitchen staff at St. Paul’s Monastery! Without these amazing hard workers, the Sisters would be very hungry. Thank you for feeding our Sisters, employees, and guests, and doing so with bright smiles!

Pictured here is kitchen staff Mary (left) and Sharon (right) in the cafeteria of St. Paul's Monastery.

#happyfriday #fridayfunnies #fridaysmiles #kitchenstaff #stpaulsmonastery #hardworking #brightsmiles #thankful

Happy Birthday, Nicole (Nicki) Bender! Nicki start

Happy Birthday, Nicole (Nicki) Bender! Nicki started at St. Paul’s Monastery as a Caregiver to the Sisters in the Health Care Center, in 2018. She was later promoted to Shift Supervisor in 2021.

Started at St. Paul’s Monastery: 2018
Raised in: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Fun Fact: Nicki has an affinity for cats and gardening. She can't wait for the warm weather!

We hope you have a fantastic day, Nicki!

#happybirthday #birthdaywishes #celebrate #employee #healthcarecenter #nickibender #benedictinesisters #catlover #prayforwarmweather

Today we’re throwing it back to November 1948, w

Today we’re throwing it back to November 1948, where we are highlighting the first aspirants of the new Priory. This group include our very own Sisters Benita Gerold, Mary Lou Inhofer, and Rosemary Rader. Can you spot them?

Pictured here (left to right) Mother Loraine, Reverend Bernard Kaelin, (first row) Pauline Johnson, Agnes Rimnac, Carol Oeffling, Arleen Newman, (second row) Benita Gerold, Mary Lou Inhofer, Rosemary Rader, (third row) Mildred Schmidt, and LuVerne Seidenkranz.

#tbt #throwbackthursday #archives #firstaspirants #newpriory #sisterbenitagerold #sistermarylouinhofer #sisterrosemaryrader #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery

Happy Birthday Prioress Sister Catherine Nehotte,

Happy Birthday Prioress Sister Catherine Nehotte, OSB!

Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
First Profession: October 18, 1987
Fun Fact: Sister Catherine is a huge Minnesota Vikings fan! She loves to attend the games, which sometimes interferes with her prayer time. But she always have time for each!

We hope you have a fantastic day, Sister Catherine!

#happybirthday #birthdaywishes #sistercatherinenehotte #prioress #stpaulsmonastery #vikingfan #minnesota

Here’s a snapshot of Sister Eleanor Wartman, OSB

Here’s a snapshot of Sister Eleanor Wartman, OSB, and Sister Mary Lou Dummer, OSB, enjoying a meal together on Easter day. All Sisters try to get together for these special celebrations to share memories and blessings to one another. We hope you all had a blessed Easter full of family, friends, and bright smiles!

#glimpesofthemonastery #glimpsesinsidethemonastery #stpaulsmonastery #easter #sistermaryloudummer #sistereleanorwartman #eastermeal #benedictinesisters #brightsmiles #beingtogether #familyandfriends

One of the best elements of any event at St. Paul’s Monastery is our volunteers! Be part of the success of our 2nd annual Benedictine Festival on Saturday, July 9.

Volunteer opportunities for Benedictine Festival are varied and meet needs for all ages and abilities. We need dedicated supporters to help set up the event and also to clean up after the Festival concludes. During the event, volunteers will welcome guests, assist with parking hospitality, support our family-friendly games and an amazing raffle, selling select Monastery items, giving tours, and much more.

Don’t miss your chance to bring a smile to our guests at Benedictine Festival. Visit www.stpaulsmonastery.org/benedictine-festival-volunteers/ today to offer your time and skill on July 9.

#benedictinefestival #benfest2022 #stpaulsmonastery #volunteeropportunity #volunteer #event #benedictinesisters #familyandfriends #summeractivities

On Monday, April 18, the Sisters hosted an Easter

On Monday, April 18, the Sisters hosted an Easter egg hunt led by the Mission Advancement team for the kids at Maple Tree Childcare Center. Although the weather was snowy and windy, fun was still had by all participants as the kids hunted and gathered eggs and the Sisters “egged” them on! Those Sisters who were unable to attend outside were able to observe the egg hunt inside through the windows.

We are lucky to be blessed with children so close to the Monastery. Happy Easter from Maple Tree Childcare Center!

#stpaulsmonastery #glimpsesofthemonastery #glimpsesoutsidethemonastery #easteregghunt #mapletreechildcarecenter #mapletree #easter #monasterygrounds #snow #snowyeasteregghunt #eggs #missionadvancement #monasteryemployees #mateam

Happy Birthday, Travis Salisbury! Travis is the Mi

Happy Birthday, Travis Salisbury! Travis is the Mission Advancement Director at St. Paul’s Monastery. He engages a dedicated staff team who support the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery and the Benedictine Center through the passions, interests, and needs of our stakeholders of oblates, associates, benefactors, and community partners.

Started at St. Paul’s Monastery: January 2022
Raised in: Bemidji, MN
Fun Fact: Travis was able to be a guest on his favorite podcasts "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text“ in 2018. Check it out here: www.harrypottersacredtext.com/series-1-goblet-of-fire.

We hope you have a fantastic day, Travis!

#happybirthday #birthdaywishes #celebrate #employee #director #travissalisbury #stpaulsmonastery #missionadvancement

Happy Birthday, Ruth Loudon! Ruth is a Dietary Sta

Happy Birthday, Ruth Loudon! Ruth is a Dietary Staff Member who assists in preparing and serving meals for the Sisters, employees, and guests of the Monastery and Benedictine Center. Ruth has said that she has enjoyed becoming acquainted with the Sisters and describes her work environment as “quiet, calm and peaceful.”

Started at St. Paul’s Monastery: 2020
Raised in: Ethiopia
Fun Fact: Ruth lived and worked in Ethiopia, where she provided aid to those suffering from famine that devasted many areas of the country. While in Ethiopia, Ruth was proud to oversee a rural vaccination program, which is the most rewarding job she has held.

We hope you have a fantastic day, Ruth!

#happybirthday #birthdaywishes #celebrate #employee #ruthloudon #stpaulsmonastery #dietarystaff

Happy Mother’s Day from the Sisters of St. Bened

Happy Mother’s Day from the Sisters of St. Benedict!

Blessing of Motherhood Prayer Ritual:
“God, our Creator, we gather here today, mindful and united with all our mothers and sisters around the world. We pray that the peace of Christ may permeate our life as we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day. We ask that the Holy Spirit continue to give us the wisdom and courage we need to serve you and our loved ones well. We ask for these blessings in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

#happymotherday #celebratemothers #mothersday #holiday #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #blessing #motherhood #prayer #holyspirit #wisdom #courage

Mothers are an inspiration to others and our true

Mothers are an inspiration to others and our true best friends. The Sisters of St. Benedict share special memories of their own mothers.

Sister Louise Inhofer wrote a small poem for her mother:

“MY MOTHER…..
.....was devoted to Mary
.....was beautiful inside and out
.....was loving
.....was a great cook & taught me
.....was an accomplished seamstress
.....was creative with her hands
…..was fun-loving
.....was supportive in whatever I did
…..was much more to me
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MOM!!!”

Pictured here is Sister Louise’s mother, Vivian Inhofer, in 1990 relaxing at her home in St. Therese Residence. Currently, Sister Louise has the chair her mother was sitting on, as well as the side table, in her room. She thinks of her mother fondly when she sees that furniture.

#mothersdaydedication #mothers #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #sisterlouiseinhofer #vivaninhofer #motherslove #specialmemories #contributions #inspiration #personalpoem

Mothers are an inspiration to others and our true

Mothers are an inspiration to others and our true best friends. The Sisters of St. Benedict share special memories of their own mothers.

Sister Paula Hagen speaks fondly of her mother and the amazing woman she was:

“My mother and dad gave me life and mom kept me alive. I was born without the ability to wet my diaper. The doctor saw that and gave mom a small tube to catheterize me every two hours so I would not get infection and die. We know how tired a mother is after delivery. But my mother got up every two hours and helped me wet my diaper. When she took me into the doctor for our 6-month visit, the family doctor said, ‘Catherine you are a miracle worker. When I left your home, I said a prayer because I thought I would never see that beautiful little girl alive and here she is. Congratulations Catherine, you saved her life.’ Mom said, ‘She is normal now and God saved her for us.’”

Pictured here is Sister Paula Hagen (left) and her mother, Mary Catherine Hagen (right), at a golf course in Colorado.

#mothersdaydedication #mothers #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #sisterpaulahagen #marycatherinehagen #motherslove #specialmemories #contributions #inspiration

We are so blessed to have Sisters that love to sho

We are so blessed to have Sisters that love to show us their beautiful smiles. Happy Friday from the Sisters of St. Benedict!

Pictured here is Sister Mary Lou Dummer (left) and Sister Susan Bourauel (right) on Founding Day at Hill-Murray High School on June 22, 2018.

#fridayfunnies #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #beautifulsmiles #sistermarylouddummer #sistersusanbourauel #foundingday #hillmurray #happyfriday

Happy National Nurses Day! On this special day, we

Happy National Nurses Day! On this special day, we acknowledge many people throughout history that have altered our present. This includes Florence Nightingale, a founder of modern nursing at the end of the 19th century, and President Nixon, who proclaimed “National Nurse Week” in 1974 to be celebrated annually in May.

Not only are we acknowledging these revolutionary people, but we are also attentively thinking of our Benedictine Sisters who were once nurses. These Sisters include Sister Karen Sames, Sister Virginia Matter, and Sister Lois Hauwiller. Thank you, Sisters, for all the hard work, generosity, and love you show to others!

#nationalnursesday #nurses #healthcareworkers #benedictinesisters #sisterkarensames #sistervirginiamatter #sisterloishauwiller #stpaulsmonastery #historical #florencenightinggale #presidentnixon #nationalnursesweek #celebration #generosity #hardwork #devotion

Mothers are more than just life-givers, they are a

Mothers are more than just life-givers, they are an inspiration to others and our true best friends. The Sisters of St. Benedict share special memories of their own mothers.

To start out this series of contributions from our Sisters at St. Paul’s Monastery, Sister Mary White speaks fondly of her mother: “Mother, your deep love for all us kids and your love of nature has shone through all that you are.”

Pictured here is Sister Mary (left) and her mother, Louise (right), at her childhood home in Lakeville, MN. Sister Mary and her mother are holding hydrangeas, a flower that Louise loved to collect for her own pleasure.

#mothersdaydedication #mothers #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #sistermarywhite #louisewhite #motherslove #specialmemories #contributions #inspirtaiton

The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of obs

The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation.”

And so we turn to God with a prayer adapted by Sister Irene Nowell, OSB, based on Wisdom 9:1-11:

“Let us pray.
Merciful God of our ancestors, with a word you created all things. In wisdom you made humankind to care for your creatures with holiness and an upright heart.
Give us Wisdom who sits by your throne; with you is Wisdom; she knows your works, was there when you made the world. She sees what you judge as best, to teach us your will.
Her understanding is complete. Guide us wisely through all we are called to do and be, and guard us with her clear light.
Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts through Christ our Lord, your Wisdom Incarnate. Amen.”

#nationaldayofprayer #prayer #benedictinesisters #stpaulsmonastery #sisterirenenowell #saintbenedict #lifeofprayer #devotion #religious #catholic #mercifulgod #giveuswisdom

Sister Louise Inhofer, OSB, put together these fun

Sister Louise Inhofer, OSB, put together these fun Easter-themed centerpieces for the dining room this past Easter. We always look forward to her fun creations every holiday season!

#glimpesofthemonastery #glimpsesinsidethemonastery #stpaulsmonastery #easterdecor #easterdecorations #centerpieces #monasterydecor #tabledecor #sisterlouiseinhofer

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