Message from the Prioress public life of Jesus – the parables he used to portray the Kingdom of God and the miracles he worked in the lives of ordinary people. There are blessings to be discovered, for sure! The blessing of each and every day that we Benedictine Sisters are especially grateful for is our monastic life which offers us the Word of God proclaimed in our prayer assembly at least three times a day. As we sit and ponder the Word in the company of our sisters, our life-long companions on this journey, we are one with our Risen Savior. Such a blessing in the living of our days!
You’ve got to love Ordinary Time! After 40 days of Lent and 50 days of Easter, we are finally back into Ordinary Time. What a relief! The hoopla is over. We have reminded ourselves once again of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection which enfolds us all of our lives as we are immersed in it every year. Now we get to look at our ordinary days and find the blessing that awaits us in our ordinary living. Saint Benedict encourages us to do this: “Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God, and our ears to the voice that comes from heaven that everyday calls out this charge.” Rule of Benedict, Prologue, vs 9. One of the blessings of Ordinary Time is the fact that the Gospels are all about the
Morning Prayer Gracious and loving God, as we journey the path of Benedict, may we always be mindful of the sacredness of all creation, seeing with the eyes of Christ, seeing You in every person, creature and thing, and recognizing Your Divine Presence, everywhere and at all times. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. ~ Sister Henry Marie Zimmermann, OSB
Blessings are meant to be shared and you will see in this edition of the Bristow Bulletin the many ways that we both share and receive blessing. BEACON is one beautiful example of hundreds of lives being blessed through the outreach of dedicated staff and many good people who volunteer as tutors and teachers. We are grateful to all of you who are so generous with your time and gifts. You spread ordinary joy that becomes extraordinary in the lives you touch. You bring hope to the struggling. You embody the spirit of the Gospel. May you be blessed and have good summer! Our daily ordinary prayers are with you.