Guides

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What to Expect When Attending Mass at the MonasteryAttending Mass at Mother of the Redeemer Monastery offers a chance to step away from ordinary noise and enter a prayer-centered setting. The Olivetan…
The history of the Olivetan Benedictine congregationThe Olivetan Benedictine Congregation is one of the historic families within the wider Benedictine tradition. Its roots reach back to fourteenth-century…
How to Make a Private Retreat at Our MonasteryA private retreat at Mother of the Redeemer Monastery is an opportunity to step away from ordinary demands and place your attention before God. In Plaisance,…
A day in the life of an Olivetan monk at PlaisanceAt Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, the day is shaped by a rhythm older than any calendar: prayer, work, study, and shared community…
Learning to listen through lectio divinaIn a noisy world, listening has become a spiritual discipline. Notifications, hurried schedules, and constant commentary can make it difficult to receive a…