Guides

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The Beauty of Gregorian Chant in Our ChapelIn a monastery chapel, sound is never simply decoration. Gregorian chant rises from the rhythm of prayer, carrying sacred words through the space and inviting…
A Clearer Guide To Online Slot Play For Dutch-Speaking PlayersOnline slot play has become more accessible than ever, with Dutch-speaking players able to compare games, bonuses, payment methods, and mobile platforms before…
How Planned Giving Can Support the Monastery’s FutureA planned gift can extend a person’s support for Mother of the Redeemer Monastery well beyond a single donation. By including the Olivetan Benedictine…
Stories of Conversion and Vocation Among the MonksAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, conversion is understood as a continuing movement toward Christ. It may begin with a dramatic…
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The Divine Office and the Shape of Monastic LifeA monastery’s daily schedule is measured by more than meals, work, study, and rest. At its center is the Divine Office, the public prayer of the Church offered…
A beginner’s guide to meditation in the Benedictine traditionMeditation in the Benedictine tradition is a quiet practice of turning the whole person toward God. It does not depend on mastering a complicated technique or…
The Desert Fathers And Our Benedictine HeritageThe Christian monastic tradition began in many forms, but its central desire has remained steady: to seek God with an undivided heart. In the deserts of Egypt,…
Easter Triduum at the Mother of the Redeemer MonasteryThe Easter Triduum is the heart of the Christian liturgical year: three sacred days that lead the Church from the Lord’s Supper through the Cross and into the…
How Our Monastery Celebrates The Liturgical SeasonsAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, the Church’s calendar gives shape to community life. The liturgical year is more than a sequence…