For the monks of Mother of the Redeemer, the sacrament of reconciliation is approached as an encounter with mercy rather than a transaction. Sin damages…
Each year on 21 July, Benedictine communities honour the father of Western monasticism. At Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, that…
A monastic horarium is the daily timetable that gives shape to life in a monastery. At Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, this rhythm…
Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, an Olivetan Benedictine community in Plaisance, Louisiana, presents creation care as a way of living rather than a separate…
At Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, Louisiana, generosity supports a life shaped by prayer, work, hospitality and the Olivetan Benedictine…
On 3 February, churches in many parts of the world remember Saint Blaise, a fourth-century bishop whose pastoral care became associated with healing. In…
At Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, the time before the community gathers for Mass is intentionally quiet. Monks arrive in silence, visitors are welcomed…
At Easter, light carries several meanings at once: the radiance of the risen Christ, the hope that follows darkness, and the renewal of a life directed towards…
Prayer at Mother of the Redeemer Monastery is offered within the life of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana. The monks bring the needs of parishes, families,…
Spiritual direction is a patient, prayerful relationship that helps a person notice God’s activity in ordinary life. In a monastery, this practice grows from…