Prayer

Liturgy of the Hours

The daily Liturgy of the Hours articulates our love and gratitude toward God and originated with the ancient Hebrews. It is bound to the rhythm of the coming of night and day. It celebrates that all time is sacred and gives expression to the entire Church at prayer.

Icon Crucifix over the entrance to the Eucharistic Chapel

We set aside three times each day to gather with others to acknowledge the primacy of God, praise God, ask God’s forgiveness, and lift the entire world in God’s love, mercy, and compassion.

Eucharist

Vatican Council II tells us that the Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium, no 11; cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1324). The sisters place great value on the celebration of the Eucharist.

“[Our] response to the Gospel call to seek God in simplicity of heart finds expression in a life of prayer and ministry centered in the Eucharist.” (Upon This Tradition)

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina is a monastic practice of praying with Scripture. It enables one to assimilate the reading of the Word of God into one’s daily life and supports one’s prayerful presence at the Liturgy of the Hours. Lectio may be practiced individually or in small groups.

Prayer Schedule at Mount Saint Benedict