Our life
This is the group which seeks the Lord
From you get up until you go to bed, look for the Beloved One
Lord, I have been looking for you since dawn. My soul is thirsty for You, like dry land
This is the only occupation of the nun during the day: “the incessant search for the Lord´s countenance”.
Love sings! The chant at dawn, the chant at midday,
at dusk and at night, is the chant of Love which worships, praises, gives thanks,
implores and intercedes… “Lord, open my lips!”.
It is the liturgical prayer
It is called God´s Work
“Love listens”. “Listen and offer your heart’s ear” (Prol. RB)
Listening to the Word is reading this Word with an open heart.
It is meeting the One you love and letting yourself be loved by Him
to find inner silence and dwell near Him.
It is love which listens. It is called “Holy Reading”.
Broken bread given to the sisters,
Blood which was shed for us…
…is the Lord Jesus, sacrificed and given up for us.
“Do this in remembrance of me”. “Do unto your brothers as I have done unto you”
The Eucharist, focus and centre of monastic Life.
The one who loves the Lord always remembers Him. Even when working.
When carried out in seclusion, work is a way of praying. Work is a way of listening.
Following Jesus´ example, work is always service. Work, inspired by love for the Lord, works alongside the Lord´s creative work and exudes its beauty.
The smallest of works is a loving hymn of praise
The nun who does not live from her work is not a true nun (R.B.)
“Above all put on love, which binds everything together in perfect Unity”. “All should come together as one”… it is the will of Jesus.
And what joy and happiness there will be when all live united in their hearts!
What joy and happiness there will be at those times of exchange, relaxation, going out to the solitary countryside!
How their hearts swell and how the community grows!
Joy is the emblem of those who are getting ready for the Kingdom.
Always Jesus! Jesus is also our guest. The doors of the monastery are open to charity and welcome.
The Community offers the dearest for them: prayer, silence, meditation, a place of gratuity and joy,
A haven of peace to get our strength back, sincere friendship and advice if required.
The guests who visit the Monastery…
…will be welcomed like Christ Himself (R.B.)
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Original music by Carmen Cañada
Intérpretes: Monasterio de Santa Lucía