The Sisters on Hill

How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life? The Benefits of Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction simply means accompanying someone in her or his spiritual life. The goal of spiritual direction is to deepen your relationship with God by helping you learn to recognize divine grace in all aspects of your life. In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Jane Will explains what spiritual direction is, what happens during spiritual direction sessions, and the many benefits of meeting with a spiritual director. Whether you’re discerning a vocation, seeking clarity in prayer, or simply wanting to deepen your spiritual life, this conversation offers practical insight into how spiritual direction can support your faith journey.

Discerning Religious Life: Sister Becky Mathauer's Journey to Becoming a Sister

In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Becky Mathauer shares her Catholic vocation story and the journey that led her to become a Benedictine sister with the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana. She reflects on discerning religious life, finding the balance of prayer and ministry in Benedictine spirituality, and how her vocation led her into teaching and campus ministry. If you’re curious about Catholic sisters, discernment, or religious life, this episode offers an inspiring inside look.

Defining Hospitality with Sister Rose Mary Rexing

As Benedictines, we endeavor to receive all people as Christ and to share who we are and what we have. We welcome guests at the monastery, and work outside these walls to help all others feel welcome in the world. Our hospitality extends to God’s Creation, as we seek to live in harmony with nature and be good stewards of the earth. In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Rose Mary Rexing, Director of the Benedictine Hospitality Center, joins Sister Jill Reuber further discuss hospitality.

Discussing Prayer Life with Sister Agnes Marie Dauby

Discover the power and depth of prayer in this enriching podcast episode centered on one of the core pillars of Benedictine life. Sister Agnes Marie Dauby from the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss and share her own personal approach to prayer. Whether you’re new to prayer, seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, or curious about the rhythms of Benedictine life, this episode provides meaningful takeaways for every stage of the journey.

Community & Stability with Sister Betty Drewes

In the inaugural episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Betty Drewes joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss community, one of the four pillars of Benedictine life. As one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States, the Sisters here in Ferdinand have plenty of insight into building a stable, lasting community by learning from and uplifting each other.