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…
Announcing the passing of our Sister Mary Louise Hernandez, OSB
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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…
The Gentle Revolution of Love by Michael Guerra, ObOSB
I love Advent. It is far and away my favorite season of the liturgical year. I love everything about it, from the scripture readings to the sense of anticipation to the themes of justice and mercy that anchor the season.…
“Did You See Me?” by Bill Howden, ObOSB
Did You See Me? Matt 25:31-46 They are totally clueless, sheep and goats alike. “When did we see you, Lord? We don’t remember seeing you! Or helping you!” To which the Ruler of the Ages responds, “Truly I tell you,…