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Sister Mary Melady (Chicago) prepares the center piece for prayers |
Sisters Marie Therese Summers (Colorado Springs) and Bernadine Reyes (Boerne) carry in the gifts for the Eucharist |
Liturgy |
The Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours are an integral part of the pre-chapter. They provide an environment which surrounds the delegates in an atmosphere of peace and the prayerful presence of God and each other. It helps create a listening heart for all discussion and decision-making at the meeting. |
Sister Paricia Henry reflects on the reading |
Hearts were lifted as the musicians played, the choir sang and the dance rituals took place. |
"Listen with the ear of your heart and hear the voice of God calling us to respond creatively and share the gifts we have." (refrain from Listen, by Monks of Weston Priory) |
Each monastery came forth as a delegation to receive a special blessing at the end of the pre-chapter Sister Esther is blessing the Benedictine sisters from Cullman for their journey home |
Evening Praise was celebrated on Sunday with Sacred Heart Monastery in Lisle. |