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Wisdom of Pope Francis
"It is through our brothers and sisters with their gifts and their limits, that God comes to us and makes himself known. This is what belonging to the church means. Remember: Being Christian means belonging to the church. If your first name is Christian, your last name is Member of the Church."
General Audience, June 25, 2014 News and Events:
For News Events, see our Photo Album, where notable events are documented
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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. . . Read more  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  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. . . Read more  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  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. . . Read more |
Caterina Benincasa Dominican Monastery
6 Church Drive / New Castle, DE 19720 Tel: 302.654.1206 Email: benincasa.op@gmail.com www.benincasaop.org |
As Nuns of the Order of Preachers founded by St Dominic in 1206,
we give ourselves to contemplation of the Word, incarnate in our world. * Art Work by Sister Mary Grace, OP |
To Contemplate and share what we c ontemplate with others