Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Benedictine Sisters of Chicago The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago are a monastic community of Roman Catholic women who live, pray, and serve God's people together.

June 18 Thursday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time Sir 48: 1-14; Ps 97: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6: 7-15REFLECT Jesus says that ...
06/18/2026

June 18 Thursday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Sir 48: 1-14; Ps 97: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt 6: 7-15

REFLECT Jesus says that God already knows what you need. Be ready to receive it and to make good use of it.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 17 Wednesday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time 2Kgs 2: 1, 6-14; Ps 31: 20, 21, 24; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18REFLECT Doing the ri...
06/17/2026

June 17 Wednesday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time
2Kgs 2: 1, 6-14; Ps 31: 20, 21, 24; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18

REFLECT Doing the right thing is its own reward is not a message that society sends very often these days. Cultivate joy, deep feeling, deep listening, deep seeing.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 16 Tuesday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time 1Kgs 21: 17-29; Ps 51: 3-4, 5-6, 11, 16; Mt 5: 43-48REFLECT This passage f...
06/16/2026

June 16 Tuesday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time
1Kgs 21: 17-29; Ps 51: 3-4, 5-6, 11, 16; Mt 5: 43-48

REFLECT This passage from Matthew is straightforward with clear instruction, yet how many of Jesus’ followers follow it? Perfect is a big ask but Jesus asks it of us. What does perfect mean in this context?

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

🕊️ Join us for our monthly Peace Walk this Thursday, June 18 from 6-7pm, in front of St. Scholastica Monastery at 7430 N...
06/15/2026

🕊️ Join us for our monthly Peace Walk this Thursday, June 18 from 6-7pm, in front of St. Scholastica Monastery at 7430 N. Ridge Blvd.

We will walk up and down the street in front of the school and monastery. Feel free to walk with us, stand, or sit as you need and bring a sign if you wish.

If you can't make it this week, we will be having the Peace Walks the 3d Thursday each month going forward, so July 16th and August 20th will be our next two.

“And let them first pray together, that so they may associate in peace.”
― St. Benedict of Nursia, The Rule of Saint Benedict

June 15 Monday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time 1Kgs 21: 1-16; Ps 5: 2-3, 5-6, 7; Mt 5: 38-42REFLECT Jesus’ teachings on no...
06/15/2026

June 15 Monday of 11th Week in Ordinary Time
1Kgs 21: 1-16; Ps 5: 2-3, 5-6, 7; Mt 5: 38-42

REFLECT Jesus’ teachings on non-violence are a challenge, but teachers from many traditions continue to preach this message and to teach these skills in our world today. It is available to you if you want it.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 14 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ex 19: 2-6a; Ps 100: 1-2, 3, 5; Rom 5: 6-11; Mt 9: 36—10: 8REFLECT Jesus notice...
06/14/2026

June 14 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Ex 19: 2-6a; Ps 100: 1-2, 3, 5; Rom 5: 6-11; Mt 9: 36—10: 8

REFLECT Jesus notices how others are feeling and develops his approach to respond to what they need. He lets compassion be his guide.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 13 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1Kgs 19: 19-21; Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10; Luke 2: 41-51REFLECT Notic...
06/13/2026

June 13 Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1Kgs 19: 19-21; Ps 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10; Luke 2: 41-51

REFLECT Notice blessing when it arrives; keep its memory in your heart as a guide in future days.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 12 MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Dt 7: 6-11; Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10; 1Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: 25-30REFLECT Heart to h...
06/12/2026

June 12 MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Dt 7: 6-11; Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10; 1Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: 25-30

REFLECT Heart to heart that is the way to encounter Christ, to rest in Christ, and to be inspired by Him.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 11 Barnabas, Apostle Acts 11: 21b-26, and 13: 1-3; Ps 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 5: 20-26REFLECT Luke describes Barna...
06/11/2026

June 11 Barnabas, Apostle
Acts 11: 21b-26, and 13: 1-3; Ps 98: 1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Mt 5: 20-26

REFLECT Luke describes Barnabas as a good man who found joy in teaching and prophesying, a man who encouraged the people in their faith and good works. He was a community builder, not a destroyer.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

June 10 Wednesday of 10th Week in Ordinary Time 1Kgs 18: 20-39; Ps 16: 1-2, 4, 5, 8, 11; Mt 5: 17-19REFLECT Another reas...
06/10/2026

June 10 Wednesday of 10th Week in Ordinary Time
1Kgs 18: 20-39; Ps 16: 1-2, 4, 5, 8, 11; Mt 5: 17-19

REFLECT Another reason to do the right thing – consider that observing your example might lead someone else down the wrong path.

Full readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

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