Guides

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Why we welcome visitors to our liturgiesAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, the liturgy is the heart of our common life. As an Olivetan Benedictine community in Plaisance, Louisiana, within the…
Caring for the Land: Our Monastery’s GardensAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, care for the land belongs naturally within the rhythm of Benedictine life. A garden is a place of…
The Art of Sacred Chant in Our Daily WorshipSacred chant gives prayer a human voice while directing that voice beyond itself. In a monastery, melody, Scripture, rhythm, and silence join to form a pattern…
Baccarat Three Reel Games And Casino Choices For AustraliansSearches for baccarat three reel games often combine two different casino ideas. Baccarat is traditionally a table game played against the banker, while a…
How to Schedule A Guided Weekend RetreatA weekend retreat at Mother of the Redeemer Monastery can offer a quiet rhythm of prayer, liturgy, silence, and reflection. For guests accustomed to a busy…
Meeting the Monks of Mother of the RedeemerA monastery is known through its prayer, its buildings, and its history, but it is also known through the people who give those things a living shape. At…
What Saint Benedict Teaches Us About Work And PrayerSaint Benedict offers a vision of Christian life in which prayer and work belong together. In the monastery, worship is not separated from ordinary…
A Monastic Presence in the Diocese of LafayetteThe Mother of the Redeemer Monastery offers a distinctive spiritual presence in Plaisance, Louisiana, within the Diocese of Lafayette. As an Olivetan…
Healing Through Prayer: Stories from Our RetreatantsAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, retreatants arrive with many different burdens. Some are carrying grief, uncertainty, family concerns, or spiritual…
Visiting the Grotto of Our Lady at Mother of the RedeemerThe Grotto of Our Lady on the grounds of Mother of the Redeemer Monastery offers a quiet setting for prayer, reflection, and renewed attention to God. Away…