Meet Our Sisters

"Living the Benedictine way of life is a daily commitment. Some days are easier than others, but with the help and support of God and my community, it is a journey I am willing to take."

Being a sister wasn't something I thought about until I was in college. A friend and I talked about spending a weekend at the monastery to see what it was like. I was curious about how the sisters lived and had no intention of taking it any further than that. I already had plans, going to graduate school, getting married, having a family, and teaching at a university. That weekend changed my mind and my life. Something about their way of life felt right to me. I spent more time with the sisters and eventually, I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

After college graduation in 1999, I decided I was ready to make my final profession to this community and couldn't be happier. After teaching high school chemistry for five years, I decided to pursue a doctoral degree in chemistry education at the University of Northern Colorado. I am currently in the midst of doing this. The hardest part is being away from the community. I miss community prayer, visiting at meals and spending free time with friends the most. I am counting the days until I can return home and be a part of everyday community life again.

The benefits of community life have been great. The constant support and prayer has helped me during my studies. I have been called to share my gifts with the community like teaching computer classes and developing gifts I didn't know I had, like playing the organ. We are asked to do what we can to help the common good and I appreciate that.

Living the Benedictine way of life is a daily commitment. Some days are easier than others, but with the help and support of God and my community, it is a journey I am willing to take.