Wisdom of Pope Francis

"Prayer and mission are the very breath of the Christian life... When we inhale, by prayer, we receive the fresh air of the Holy Spirit. When exhaling this air, we announce Jesus Christ risen by the same Spirit."Pope Francis to members of the Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships, Nov 1, 2014.

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Spring 2014

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Our Model, St Catherine*

Who:
Our name, Caterina Benincasa Dominican Monastery, tells us who we are.

Caterina: We have chosen St Catherine of Siena as our patroness, model and guide. May she continue to inspire us to look deep. . . 
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Our Father, St Dominic

What:
What does it mean to be monastic in an Order dedicated to proclaiming God's Word?

It means that we believe and exemplify the Dominican ideal that contemplation is the source and font from which all apostolic labor springs. 
It means. . . Read more 

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Liturgy - the heart of our life

How:
How do we fulfill our contemplative, apostolic calling?

As Nuns of the Order of Preachers, we proclaim the beauty of God in the solemn celebration of the liturgy. Our undivided quest for God. . . 
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Pray for Peace

Why:
Why is the monastic vocation of vital importance to the Church, to the world?

Because “more good is wrought by prayer than this world dreams.”
Because we believe. . . Read more 

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This is where we live

Where:
Where are we located?

Near a community of Dominican Friars, visibly manifesting St Dominic’s original vision: contemplation and preaching are one. . . 
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