Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery

09/04/2026

Happy … when they pass through the valley of the mastic trees.
Psalm 84: 7a
Nature brings us back to our roots and points us toward its creator.

09/03/2026

The Word Among Us Group in the Quad Cites.
Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.
Register and join us on 2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month

2nd and 4th Monday of Each Month: September 14th, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Read, reflect, pray, and share with other committed Christians seeking to grow through the challenges of Scripture in everyday life.

09/02/2026

Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord?
or who may stand in God’s holy place?
Those whose hands are sinless,
whose hearts are clean,
who desires not what is vain,
nor swears deceitfully to neighbors.

Psalm 24: 3-4

Vanity and deceit drive us down -
Clean hearts and hands lead us up.

08/31/2026

Silent retreats, a book club series, Advent retreat and more are happening in 2026 in the Quad Cities at Benet House Retreat Center. Visit our website for to learn more about this sacred place, set apart.
https://smmsisters.org/benedictine-retreats

08/30/2026

The heavens declare the glory of God
Psalm 19: 2a

God’s creativity is manifested by love and knows no bounds!

08/28/2026

Be not vexed over evildoers,
nor jealous of those who do wrong;
For like the grass they quickly wither,
and like green herbs they wilt.
Psalm 37: 1-2
Those who hurt will not last; those who heal are eternal.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Trust in the Lord and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and enjoy security.
Psalm 37: 3

“By cultivating the beautiful we scatter the seeds of heavenly flowers, as by doing good we cultivate those that belong to humanity.” - Robert A. Heinlein

08/24/2026

Season of Creation 2026 Inter-Faith Outdoor Prayer Service
Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00am at St Mary Monastery Bell Tower
"Living Water" is the focus of our Prayer Service in 2026.
ALL are welcome. Join us in prayer.
Please bring a folding chair, if convenient as outdoor seating is limited. Tea and conversation will follow the Prayer Service inside the Benet House Retreat Center.

08/19/2026

Happy the people who do not sit in the company of the insolent …they are like trees …whose leaves never fade.
Psalm1:1a,d, Psalm 1: 3c

Those who follow the will of God will be respected by people with integrity.