Come Walk: The Labyrinth at St. Paul’s Monastery
On May 2, people around the world observe World Labyrinth Day—not with big gatherings or fanfare, but with a simple act: walking a labyrinth. It’s a quiet practice. And for many, a needed one. At St. Paul’s Monastery, that invitation connects naturally to our Benedictine way of life. St. Benedict begins his Rule with a […]
Benedictine Wisdom for the Workplace
A Guided Reading Across the Web— In recent years, a quiet shift has been taking place in how people approach leadership and work. Leaders in business, education, ministry, and nonprofit settings are turning to the wisdom of the Rule of St. Benedict. What was written in the 6th century at a time when the […]
From the Beam to Benedictines
Mac’s Diner Continues its Legacy of Community Support with Give Back Monday. North St. Paul’s cherished landmark, Mac’s Diner is a name that resonates with generations of locals. We know it currently as a new take on the traditional diner. However, this location also stands as a testament of enduring spirit, having been resurrected after […]
Pioneer Day of Service
A Morning of Stewardship, Community, and Hospitality Saturday, May 16, 2026 Each spring, the grounds of St. Paul’s Monastery awaken with new life. Gardens begin to bloom, pathways fill again with visitors seeking prayer and quiet, and the sacred landscape surrounding the Monastery prepares to welcome hundreds of guests throughout the summer and autumn months. […]
Make Dinner Matter
Support the Sisters at the Panera Fundraiser on Friday, May 8. Here is one of the easiest—and tastiest—ways to support the Sisters of St. Paul’s Monastery this spring: go to Panera on Friday, May 8. From 4:00–8:00pm at Panera, 2965 White Bear Ave in Maplewood, a simple meal becomes a meaningful act of support for […]
Visio Divina in Community: A Lenten Reflection
My spiritual practice for Lent 2026 presented itself in the middle of a conversation when a friend described an intriguing group offered online by her church via Zoom. Art and Bible Study was the focus. Wanting more information, I emailed the person in charge of the group. I learned that the group met for 90 […]
Finding the New in the Known: A Journey of Falling Upward
Elizabeth Pangerl, OblSB Change is the one constant we share; every person we meet is standing at a threshold. Recently, I joined six women at The Benedictine Center for a retreat facilitated by Tod Twist, spiritual director and facilities manager. We gathered to explore liminal spaces—those “in-between” moments where we have left one shore but […]
Valiant Women: Mother Loraine Tracy, OSB
REMEMBERING Mother Loraine Tracy is a gift to the memory. Among our valiant women, she has been gone the longest since 1966. Mother Loraine was our first prioress from 1948-1954. To lead a newly established community in those early years was no small feat. There were so many firsts that would eventually form traditions and […]
Grieving Our Mothers
A Retreat for Women Whose Mothers Have Died What Is Drawing Me To Consider Attending? May 8-9, 2026 Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery Facilitator: Linda Cherek, MSW REGISTER HERE Mother-daughter relationships are beautiful, complicated, nurturing, loving and challenging. This is especially more present than ever after your mother dies. No matter how much […]
Be Still and Know
Be Still and Know: Entering the Silence of God Through Centering Prayer I did not expect silence to be this full. Like many, my experience of prayer for years was active—words spoken, Scripture reflected upon, intentions offered. Good, faithful, and necessary. But recently, I have found myself drawn into something quieter, deeper, and, at times, […]