Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
@benedictinesisters.bsky.social
Contemporary religious community called to a ministry of prayer, with a tradition of unceasing adoration of Christ in the Eucharist. Learn more at www.BenedictineSisters.org. We also make www.altarbreadsbspa.com and www.monasterycreations.com
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![[PIC] Benedictine Sister wearing a black habit kneels in adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament in our Adoration Chapel [TEXT] Come, Adore with us! Curious about religious life? Join us for a monastic experience in Clyde, Missouri, for women ages 18-40. Scan the code to learn more!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreieyt3h6oeultnqmgycaverj5odiy3zmxsvthdlkzlkuag5dcxnphm@jpeg)
Our first Monastic Experience for 2026 is set for Feb. 27-March 1!
For more information and additional dates, please visit benedictinesisters.org/come-let-us-...
For more information and additional dates, please visit benedictinesisters.org/come-let-us-...
![[PIC] Wooden stepping stones complete a path across a small stream in the woods [TEXT] Loving God, when I feel a decision is beyond my control, grant me the peace to trust in Your wisdom. Guide my heart to surrender to Your will, knowing that You hold all things in Your hands. Help me find comfort in Your presence and trust that You will lead me on the right path. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreidfc43ioexyajv4lsa2vm26zqv5pbnmmcrciwhsqlpukjdq3xypja@jpeg)
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Close up of a person who has arms wrapped around a person standing in front of them [TEXT] Lord, we pray for those you have gifted with new love, for the joy and excitement it brings to their hearts. Bless such budding relationships with your grace, fill them with understanding, patience and kindness. May they grow strong and flourish in your light. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreie2f24eqxdx6f7b5wtijkx4y2vlclisfhw7gl6p6xbvl5r4qc2jbm@jpeg)
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Rain falling in front of some greenery, a rainbow has former [TEXT] Jesus, You know the pain of being abandoned, and You hold every broken heart in Your hands. When someone we love leaves us behind, wrap us in Your tender mercy. Take our hurt, our questions, our tears and gently make them part of Your healing love. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreicxaj5mbb5cfxxrcfrbv3bwqsf6xaggb2oeabcklcvqh4xo4iy2ye@jpeg)
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 AM
![[PIC] Top half of a large Martin Luther King Jr statue [TEXT] God of justice and peace, we give thanks for the life and witness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through his courage and faith, You reminded the world that love is stronger than hate and justice is born of compassion. Help us to carry his dream forward by speaking truth with humility and building communities where the dignity of every person is honored. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreibgxovb343ropntkw53wcgfuyxg7zoqp4xsmkzesqkwefucdcap2e@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Close up of a sad man sitting in front of a window with rain hitting the other side [TEXT] Merciful God, when shame weighs heavy on our hearts, remind us that Your love is greater than our mistakes. Help us to forgive ourselves as You forgive us, to learn, to grow and to walk forward in grace.Let Your light reach even the places we try to hide. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreif43dczlobewvsmj7yfxnwfnvtu4uvn2kh7tlecz7ni5wpq4wzt6i@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Close up of a side view mirror of a car parked on the side of a highway, the sun rises in the background [TEXT] God, You see the ones we love and the paths they choose. We carry worry in our hearts, watching them chase what fades. Remind them - and us - that life is sacred, not something to outrun. Guide them gently, protect them fiercely and give us peace in the waiting. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreibxezr7isilp3bsvfmnbfajbc4oqvw2dgoefaye4mmsd3k5njafre@jpeg)
January 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] An orange sky of a setting sun above a rocky seashore [TEXT] God of the impossible, You know the burden I carry and the hope I hold. I ask for a miracle - not for ease, but for Your will, Your mercy and Your power to shine through. Strengthen my faith as I wait, and remind me that nothing is beyond Your reach. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreictscvjlzgbtsxbbmrxus2kwqgcnvayxliro6azmtzokudkt75xy4@jpeg)
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Person lies in hammock, looking over at the water of a small pond [TEXT] God, teach us to love the simple things - a quiet moment, a kind word, a breath of peace. In cherishing these, may we grow steadier and stronger, prepared to face life's harder moments with grace and trust. Let simplicity shape our hearts for resilience. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreiethljqjebpurshq6wsjei2dtlxth6h75j5deffrkadb22jryqtw4@jpeg)
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] A hummingbird feeds off pink blossoms of a small bush [TEXT] Lord, open our eyes to the quiet wonders around us - the kindness of a friend, the beauty in nature, the strength in a new day. Help us not to overlook the small miracles You place in our path. Give us hearts full of gratitude and eyes that see with faith.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreia5pwcpu7mbzat3ogpwodijzdbdj7sfywi5i5yucq5n7rchv3rjxq@jpeg)
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Yet within the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, a different truth consistently reveals itself. (Monastic) life is not defined by what is left behind, but by what is embraced." benedictinesisters.org/life-given-i...
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"Yet within the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, a different truth consistently reveals itself. (Monastic) life is not defined by what is left behind, but by what is embraced." benedictinesisters.org/life-given-i...
![Waves crash into a beach, creating white foam [TEXT] God of courage and justice, give us the strength to stand firm in the face of cruelty, the wisdom to speak truth without fear and the grace to remember our dignity when others try to diminish it. Walk with us as we choose courage over silence and love over harm. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreihqn6h6dlwinrx33tttxzxry3ojs4up7bmkvq2zp5dqccvm3anlpy@jpeg)
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Person sitting on a bench with head bowed in hands [TEXT] Lord, when fear rises within us and the path ahead feels uncertain, remind us that we do not walk alone. Give us courage to take the next faithful step, trust in Your presence and find strength beyond our own. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreictth62mjgo5mldic6bcvogmp4u4mq4aatfawozqirpvraxhbajva@jpeg)
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Small red cardinal sits atop a slim branch [TEXT] Loving God, be close to all who mourn the loss of loved ones. When daily reminders stir their hearts, transform their pain into gentle memories and quiet comfort. May these moments become signs of love that never ends and a source of peace along their journey. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreihgaspbthnpbwnbsxyydbxblx73zrquwse2dek44jn6m3nd2ms4jm@jpeg)
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Hot air balloons in various colors fly over a deep canyon [TEXT] Lord, in You we find the strength to believe, the courage to begin and the perseverance to keep going. Help us chase our dreams with faith, determination and trust in Your guiding hand. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreihejuvaoeuleedujzr7jivbkn3iyqfxglaohyn3vjjkcpbxpvqg5q@jpeg)
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Upclose photo of blue hydrangea [TEXT] Loving God, today you place someone on my heart who needs prayer. I may not know all they carry, but You do. I lift them to You now - hold them, strengthen them and surround them with Your peace. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreihhjqkegoael2lys6a4plwqzulrhc54w6ioeywsz2sikicaccfwti@jpeg)
January 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Fires and destroyed property set against a dark sky [TEXT] God of peace, we lift up to You all those living in the midst of war and conflict. Shelter them with Your love and protection. Heal their wounds, both seen and unseen, and give them hope in the face of despair. Guide leaders toward paths of justice and peace, that all may one day live in safety and harmony. May Your light shine in the darkest of times, and may peace prevail. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreihyg44y2uj2w2qcxeykg7nesja6mvwptmjgekbeanf7yhvj3ib2nm@jpeg)
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Triangle road sign indicating a pedestrian crossing; orange cones mark off a parking lot in the distance [TEXT] God of patience and wisdom, when interruptions and inconveniences frustrate me, help me to trust that they may serve a greater good beyond what I can see. Slow my impatience, soften my heart and teach me to recognize Your purpose. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreifoiaxhhjefedeijeyndznupfwypzy4walu7fdajx66cvluarlznq@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Neutral background [TEXT] Quiet time is necessary for a healthy physical and spiritual life for everyone. I try to take an hour after Mass to devote to lectio divina. I am often led to pray more deeply with the daily readings. Other times that are quiet are the 30 minutes of assigned adoration time in our main chapel. Sister Joan Ridley, OSB](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreih5q2ygubwoxgwfsk7amffnu4iz3twnxljapz7i3cmkptfz6u6jvm@jpeg)
![[PIC] Rays of a morning sun shine upon the exterior of the Benedictine Sisters’ Adoration Chapel.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreied4da5nkic4etpffowsjchvqd2ohpf4gofld4mt5hqyge76n2jbi@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
![[PIC] Abstract oil painting in a teal color on a white canvas [TEXT] Lord, grant me the strength to overcome the habits that hold me back. Help me recognize the triggers and choose a better path. Fill me with your wisdom and grace to make positive changes, and guide me each day to become the person You created me to be. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreicha46xtl3fra3slp5crryrmn2lu5n55ronyctjcswylqycwwoh5u@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] A cracked asphalt highway leads off into the horizon with a rising sun [TEXT] God, when my heart feels heavy with disappointment, remind me of Your unfailing love. Grant me the strength to trust in Your plan, even when my own hopes falter. Help me to see the lessons hidden in the struggle and to lean on You for peace. Renew my spirit with hope, and guide me toward the joy that only You can give. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreigbtety5ouj65inqaiws5b25qvtcoaif6m5sjp7xcdbchcqqu3wg4@jpeg)
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] Greenery and red fabric hearts lie on the edge of a piece of weathered wood [TEXT] Loving God, teach me to speak to my own heart with the language of love, not judgment or fear. Help me to be gentle with myself, knowing that kindness is the voice my soul understands best. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreicmtb7dm43r4otnfe5qfy7orf4yxnwutwvjseknzcrpq3bctgpyte@jpeg)
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
![[PIC] Back of Christ-like figure standing in shallow water, arms raised out in supplication [TEXT] Lord Jesus, at Your baptism You stepped into the waters in humility and love. Renew in us the grace of our own baptism, that we may live as beloved children of God and bear Your light to the world. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreice5bdlclsl7hixcnnlwgydzhukvigk46kqsiepg7kim6avure2iq@jpeg)
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
![[PIC] A setting sun creates a beautiful sunset above the mountains. A field of purple flowers are in the foreground [TEXT] Jesus, teach me to follow You not only with my words, but with my choices, my courage and my love. Give me the grace to live the Gospel I profess - and, with humility and truth, to lovingly challenge those who speak Your name without living Your way. May all of us be drawn from words into witness. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreighafnb2yelgd772azrvhldbfjkxsuwi6g6mntd4vjnjpryf3gmtm@jpeg)
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A select variety of Sister Josetta's hand-poured small pillar candles are back in stock at monasterycreations.com/collections/...
Pillar Candle - Small
Sister Josette’s candles are hand poured, blessed with holy water and offer a beautiful, crystal burn. They are non-toxic, and no carcinogens are produced when burning. They are water soluble.…
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January 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A select variety of Sister Josetta's hand-poured small pillar candles are back in stock at monasterycreations.com/collections/...
![[PIC] Person sits on a lakeside bench with hands behind head, resting. The sun is shining. [TEXT] God of grace, when expectations press heavily on my heart, remind me that I am not defined by meeting every demand. Help me to rest in Your love, carry what is truly mine to carry and trust you with the rest. Amen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreic7eoq23hjltvciszzhq3vfczifetpvsn4quz6m5fbgn6v7tpqfcq@jpeg)
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM