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St. Scholastica Monastery

A Community of Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith, AR

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Seeking God in our life together and enlivened by daily prayer, we, the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, respond to the needs of the people of God in a spirit of hospitality, simplicity, and reverence for one another and all creation.

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St. Scholastica Prayer Requests

If you have a special intention, please let the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery know by filling out this online prayer request form. Your intention will not be listed online, but will be placed on the monastery prayer board. Each sister checks the bulletin board daily and remembers those prayer requests in her personal prayer time.

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Stand by the roads and look, ask for the ancient path, which the way to good. Walk on it and find rest for your soul.

Jeremiah 6:16

Weekly Reflection

Weekly Reflection - September 29, 2023

October Reverie
Sister Cordelia Lange

One hazy day in October
I sat idly near my window
And gazed at God's Beauty outside.
The trees so lofty and silent
The sky as screen for it all
Was quiet, yet covered with haze
All motionless and waiting for
The wind to put all in action.

I was drawn to study the scene
And let it speak loudly to me.
As I sat gazing and waiting
I noted how limbs were entwined
Stretching themselves to each other
Offering closeness and support
That brought beauty to the scene.

Then they spoke -- no, He spoke to me.
"Nature is filled with my Presence
And I speak to you -- if you stop.
Be quiet. Wait. Learn from the trees.
Welcome your sisters with kindness
Lose yourself -- stretch out your arms --
Support others with kindness and love
And let My Spirit move you.
Wait in silence -- I'll meet you there.

When Sorrow or Pain strikes
We each ask, "Why?"
The answer doesn't come. We say -- "How long?" "How much"
And wait --- in silence.
Then
We whisper, "God help us"
And -- He does
In ways we cannot comprehend
Faith, trust, and love
Refuse to die -- they grow.

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St. Scholastica Monastery

A Community of Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith, AR

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December 10, 2022 8:00 a.m. 4:00 pm. 

 

Hesychia House of Prayer

Hesychia House of Prayer is nestled among the Ozark Mountains in New Blaine, Arkansas. The sisters who staff it live a life of prayer and work and offer hospitality to adults of any faith who are seeking quiet time alone with God.

To reserve a reservation for a hermitage please email us at [email protected] or call or text us at (479) 938-7375.

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St. Scholastica Monastery

A Community of Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith, AR

479-783-4147

1315 S. Albert Pike Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas

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COVID-19 Policy Update                                                                      4/12/2023

The  Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC when determining COVID guidelines for the monastery.

According to the CDC guidelines, masks are not required for staff & visitors (whether vaccinated or not) unless the positivity rate is 10% or above in Sebastian County.   However, masks are available should you wish to guard your health and the health of others.

  1. We ask potential guests to stay home if feeling sick.

  2. Hand sanitizer will be available at several locations throughout the building,

  3. We do ask that our visitors be vaccinated and up to do date with boosters.

  4. Social distancing is no longer required.

  5. Formal screening is now only required for out-of-town guests or large event gatherings as deemed appropriate by the Sisters of St. Scholastica.

​We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to your visiting and praying with the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery often.

If you have questions, please call us at 479-783-4147 or email us at [email protected]    Thank you!

--The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, Fort Smith, Arkansas