Wisdom of Pope Francis
![]() Wisdom of Pope Francis:
"We must make every effort so that each believer may read God's Word, because as Saint Jerome says, 'ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." September 29, 2014 News and Events:
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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. . . Read more ![]() 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 ![]() 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. . . Read more ![]() 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 ![]() Where:
Where are we located? Near a community of Dominican Friars, visibly manifesting St Dominic’s original vision: contemplation and preaching are one. . . Read more |