The Sisters on Hill

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.

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.

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.

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.