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Welcome to ”The Sisters on the Hill” the podcast for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana.
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The Gift of Music: Sister Rose Wildeman on Music, Prayer, and Benedictine Life (opens the original)
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What role does music play in a life of faith? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Rose Wildeman shares how music has been part of her life from childhood and how it has become an important part of her ministry and prayer as a Sister of St. Benedict. With more than 30 years of experience teaching music in classrooms and parishes, Sister Rose brings a unique perspective on the power of music. She explains how music enhances prayer, helps express emotions that words alone cannot capt
Exploring the Past with Archivist Sister Rebecca Abel (opens the original)
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What secrets, stories, and treasures are hidden in the archives of the Sisters of St. Benedict? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Rebecca Abel takes us behind the scenes of the archives at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. As the monastery’s archivist, Sister Rebecca preserves the history of the Sisters of St. Benedict—from personal records and photographs to documents, artifacts and more. But the archives aren't simply a room filled with old documents. It's
Care for Creation: How Faith Calls Us to Protect God's Creation (opens the original)
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How can caring for the environment become an act of faith? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, we explore the Benedictine commitment to Care for Creation and why protecting God's creation is an essential part of living the Gospel. Sister Jean Marie shares how Scripture, the Rule of St. Benedict, and Laudato Si' inspire us to be faithful stewards of the Earth and to recognize all of creation as a gift from God. From reducing waste and conserving natural resources to appreciating the beaut
Teaching the Faith: Sister Laura Marie Schmitt on Religious Education (opens the original)
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As students head back to school, we're celebrating a ministry that has been at the heart of the Sisters of St. Benedict for more than 150 years. When the first Benedictine sisters arrived in Ferdinand in 1867, they began teaching the children of German immigrant families. More than a century later, many Sisters of St. Benedict still carry on that legacy by serving as teachers in their ministry. In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Laura Marie reflects on her 37 years as a second-gr
Sister Doris Schepers' Vocation Story & Journey to Benedictine Life (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Doris Schepers shares her inspiring vocation story and the journey that led her to becoming a Sister of St. Benedict in Ferdinand. Although she first felt called to religious life as a teenager, Sister Doris spent many years building a career before realizing that, despite having everything she thought she wanted, something was still missing. She reflects on how prayer, spiritual direction, and a growing sense of peace ultimately led her to embr
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