Guides

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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…
Speelautomaten Zone Lock Mechanisme Online Explained for Dutch PlayersOnline slot players in the Netherlands increasingly look beyond jackpots and graphics. They also want to understand how a casino protects sessions, manages…
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…
The Monastic Tradition of Spiritual ReadingIn a monastery, reading is more than the private pursuit of information. It is a form of attention shaped by prayer, silence, and the desire to receive wisdom.…
A Month Shaped By Prayer And PresenceA monthly reflection from the prior offers a quiet way to enter the life of Mother of the Redeemer Monastery. It is not simply a report of recent events or a…