'' If men knew the peace which the religious soul enjoys in its cell, the whole world would be transformed into a monastery. "
St. Scholastica
Patronage of Saint Scholastica
We entrust this new foundation to the celestial patronage of Saint Scholastica, the first Benedictine nun. Like us, she was a pioneer of the soul. She did not enter an established house; she stepped into the unknown, driven by a holy fire to establish the first monastery for women dedicated to the Rule.
She teaches us that a foundation begins not with stone walls, but with the strength of a woman’s prayer—a prayer so powerful it could command the very heavens. As we seek to take up the ancient roots of the Norbertine Order, we look to her as our guide. She proves that through total surrender to Divine Providence, a small seed of faith can grow into a sanctuary for generations.
The Defender of the Real Presence
Saint Norbert is historically venerated as the great defender of the Holy Eucharist. In a time of heresy, he restored the honor of the Altar with apostolic zeal. For a Norbertine Canoness, the Tabernacle is the sun around which her entire life revolves.
The Solemn Liturgy
For a Norbertine Canoness, the Liturgy of the Hours is her primary mission. They are called to be the voice of the Church, singing the praises of the Creator from the rising of the sun to its setting. It is the "Sacrifice of Praise" (Sacrificium Laudis).
In the choir, we pray with one heart and one soul. Through the Gregorian Chant and the ancient Latin psalms, we join our voices with the angels and the saints in eternal adoration.
By gathering seven times a day for the Divine Office, we hallow every hour. We bring the needs, sorrows, and hopes of the whole world—especially of our beloved Europe—to the feet of the Lord.
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