Blessings of This Advent Season
Today begins the season of Advent, the holy time of waiting in faith and hope for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. At the time of Jesus’ birth there was fear and violence in the world, especially in the…
Being Courageous
A common prayer most Christian traditions have is the Our Father. And it seems to me that it is a very apropos prayer in these days in our nation. St. Benedict has us pray it at least twice a day…
Loving Your Enemies
The following is an excerpt from a Sermon delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL - November 17, 1957. Let it be a reminder to love one another. Martin Luther King, Jr. says…
Announcement Regarding Omega Retreat Center Closing June 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne announce the closing of our Omega Retreat Center at the end of June 2025. “Our community’s decision to close the retreat center was not an easy one”, said Sister…
Benedictine Voice Summer 2024 Newsletter
“Our Immigrant Roots” How often have we heard the phrase, "We are all immigrants." We may not have traveled here from another country, but our ancestors did. For this issue, we decided to honor our Immigrant Roots. Below is my…
None’s Ball 2024
It’s time for our 22nd ANNUAL NONE’S BALL – A NO-SHOW EVENT. Please consider a gift for the Sisters’ Retirement needs. THANK YOU! Click here to Donate!
“Come, Holy Spirit, Come” by Sr. Bernadine Reyes, OSB, Prioress
Our readings for Mass over the Easter Season have emersed us in the struggles of the early followers of Jesus. They were first called “those that followed the way” and later became known as Christians. It is an amazing story…
“Look for the Scars” by Jan Davis, ObOSB
Have you ever been in a room full of people and thought you recognized an old friend across the room? But something was different – a different hair style – a full beard shaved off? You wanted to get closer…
Lent Unfolds by Sr. Sylvia Ahr, OSB
“…He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him… Mark 1:12-15 As I have prayed with this gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, I was drawn to the words above. It occurs to me that we have…
St. Benedict’s Rule, still relevant nearly 1500 years later
The Rule of St. Benedict was written circa 530. Benedictines still live by it nearly 1500 hundred years later. How amazing! In this new year, consider the things that matter. What guides you? What brings you peace? What sparks your…