inundado por um mistério de luz que é Deus e N´Ele vi e ouvi -A ponta da lança como chama que se desprende, toca o eixo da terra, – Ela estremece: montanhas, cidades, vilas e aldeias com os seus moradores são sepultados. - O mar, os rios e as nuvens saem dos seus limites, transbordam, inundam e arrastam consigo num redemoinho, moradias e gente em número que não se pode contar , é a purificação do mundo pelo pecado em que se mergulha. - O ódio, a ambição provocam a guerra destruidora! - Depois senti no palpitar acelerado do coração e no meu espírito o eco duma voz suave que dizia: – No tempo, uma só Fé, um só Batismo, uma só Igreja, Santa, Católica, Apostólica: - Na eternidade, o Céu! source
Who We Are
Benedictine Sisters live by the Rule written by Saint Benedict who lived in Nursia, Italy, from 480-547 A.D. Over the years, this Rule has been adapted to meet the current needs of the times, but its essential monastic values still remain very much alive.
We, the Benedictine Sisters at Queen of Heaven Monastery, deepen our relationship with God through the Benedictine monastic vows of Stability, Obedience, and Conversion of Life. With these vows, we promise to support one another on our spiritual journey. We listen to God's voice for guidance in our decisions. We commit ourselves to life-long cooperation with the life-creating grace of the Holy Spirit to grow more fully into the image of Christ.
PHILOSOPHY - CHARISM - MISSION
GOD IS WITH US! S NAMI BOH! The Gospel joyfully proclaims that the Kingdom of God is here (Mt. 4:17). God loves us and calls each of us to be loving persons. We, the sisters of Queen of Heaven Monastery, have chosen to respond to God's call and to witness to the gospel values through our Benedictine vows. We seek God in community life and prayer which overflows into a life of service.In ministering to the people of God, we share the riches of the faith and traditions of the Byzantine Church. Our monastic community combines the charism of St. Benedict with Eastern Christian spirituality. We are a sign of the universality of the Church. Our goal is "that in all things God may be glorified!"
