Seeking God in Work
In all things God may be glorified.
Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 57
One part of the labor of a monastery is dedicated to caring for the needs
of the community and the monastic environment itself. Cooking, cleaning, tending
the sick, gardening, sewing, working in the office belong to the daily schedule.
These are ways in which we serve each other directly.
Every year we welcome many retreatants and guests to our monastery as well as
visitors to our Catholic Gift & Book Shop. Extending hospitality and serving
those seeking solitude and renewal of life include various tasks for each
Sister. Above all we welcome in all guests Christ as Saint Benedict teaches us
in his Rule (RB 53.3).
Each member also contributes through her work to the livelihood of the
monastery.
We are blessed with a group of volunteers who generously assist us at Saint
Emma.