Lent is a wonderful time. As Sister Susan wrote in her Sunday Facebook post, “During Lent we step back into deeper prayer; we listen more closely to God’s word to hear more clearly God’s call to us.” Lovely.

We have been preparing for Lent at the monastery. Each Sister writes to our prioress, Sister Sandra, about what she plans to do for her Lenten practice. Sister Sandra, who is our spiritual head, then approves it. Continue Reading