Viewpoints

From left: Benedictine Srs. Helen Mueting, Helga Leija and Esther Fangman on the day of Leija's profession of vows. Leija wore a brand new suit found among the donations at the "R" store. (Courtesy of Helga Leija)

As Benedictines, we are clothed by the Rule, not fast fashion

St. Benedict writes, "Let those who receive the clothing not complain about its color or coarseness, but accept what is given them." That's a hard teaching in a world like ours, where we're told to consume constantly.

From left: Benedictine Srs. Helen Mueting, Helga Leija and Esther Fangman on the day of Leija's profession of vows. Leija wore a brand new suit found among the donations at the "R" store. (Courtesy of Helga Leija)
Columnas

Las benedictinas nos revestimos con la Regla, no con la moda desechable

By
Night sky full of stars viewed through tree branches (Unsplash/Nathan Anderson)
Viewpoints

A veces necesito contar la historia para recordar quién soy

By

Advertisement