Life of Prayer

Liturgical Life

The spiritual character of the community is especially evident in the celebration of the liturgy. The liturgy strengthens and increases both the inner sense of the monastic vocation and communion among the sisters. Each day in the liturgy God’s Word is heard. A sacrifice of praise is offered to God the Father, there is a sharing in the mystery of Christ and the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification is accomplished. (OCSO Cst.17)

Nothing is to be preferred to the Work of God. Accordingly, the Liturgy of the Hours is to be celebrated by the community which, in union with the Church, fulfils Christ’s priestly function offering to God a sacrifice of praise and making intercession for the salvation of the whole world.

(OCSO Cst. 19)

"Serve the Lord in fear, 

Sing wisely, 

I will sing to you in the presence of the angels." 

let us stand to sing in such a way 

that our mind is in harmony with our voice.

(RB 19: 3-7)