About

"BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF MERCY"..is a dispersed, ecumenical Christian Monastic community following the Rule of St Benedict
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We have single and married Members .. and Associates forming this "monastery without walls" in the spirit of the New Monasticism movement.

Our Charism is: 
#1.. Contemplative Prayer..seeking Union with God in the cloistered cell of our own hearts.
#2.. Intercessory Prayer..imploring the Mercy of God for the needs of the world at large.

Benedictine Sisters of Mercy practice the monastic Rule according to their ability in their daily lives..nurturing their vocation as contemplatives in the world through:

Contemplative Prayer

Lectio Divina

Divine Office

Silence

Solitude

Service

"Ora et Labora!"

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"Seeking His handmaid in a multitude of people, the Lord calls out to her and lifts his voice again: 15 Is there anyone here who yearns for life and desires to see good days? (Ps 33[34]:13).
If you hear this and your answer is “I do,” God then directs these words to you: If you desire true and eternal life, keep your tongue free from vicious talk and your lips from all deceit; turn away from evil and do good; let peace be your quest and aim (Ps 33[34]:14-15).
Once you have done this, my eyes will be upon you and my ears will listen for your prayers; and even before you ask me, I will say to you: Here I am (Isa 58:9).
What, dear sisters, is more delightful than this voice of the Lord calling to us? See how the Lord in his love shows us the way of life. Clothed then with faith and the performance of good works, let us set out on this way, with the Gospel for our guide, that we may deserve to see him who has called us to his kingdom (1 Thess 2:12)."
-- Prologue of the Rule of Benedict verses 14-21

"Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called---that you might inherit a blessing. For "Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his eyes are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. . . . In your heart sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting, for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscious clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God's will, than to suffer for doing evil."
-- 1Peter 3: 1-17

PAX!
Sr Rosalina Anderson BSM
Prioress