Community connections
The brothers and sisters of Saint Brigid of Kildare Monastery welcome you to our community connections page. Here you will find our community blog, where once a month, a member of our community reflects on the question of what it means for them to live their Benedictine call in the world. You will also find links to the webpages, blogs, and ministries of many of our members. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into our community.
About the Author:
I was born and raised in Arizona and except for a few years in California, I have been in the Phoenix area all my life. I live with my two dogs Jack and Lucy. I like to spend a lot of time at home but also love to spend some time with friends and family. I am also a knitter, reader, and currently planning a new garden. I go to a small Methodist church nearby and I am very active in our United Women of Faith Chapter. I also serve as Lay leader for my church, serve as usher on Sundays, and help with the worship committee. I work reviewing claims for medical providers.
June 2023 Community Blog
I came to St Brigid’s after a lifetime of searching for my place.
I have always heard a call to contemplation but have spent a lot of energy ignoring it.
After many years of being unchurched, I was feeling a huge need for community. So, I found the church I still go to today. It’s a wonderful and warm congregation and I felt at home immediately.
After a few years, I started feeling I was still missing something. At one point I wondered if I was too old to become a nun but was not sure that was what I really wanted. I was exploring monasteries on the internet and googled Methodist Monastery’s and found St Brigid’s. At the same time, I was reading “How to Live” by Judith Valente and discovered what an Oblate was. I emailed St Brigid’s Porter and I am now a happy Juniorate.
St Brigid’s has changed me, is still changing me. It has deeply altered my walk with God. I sometimes want to shout out that this is a wonderful rule for life to all in my community here in Phoenix. The Rule of Saint Benedict, along with St Brigid’s, has brought new meaning and strength to my daily life.
I love this community. I have been met with so much kindness and grace. I am grateful to St Brigid’s community for offering so many times of prayer together. Joining the voices in the choir is a blessing and when I am not able to join, I truly miss the voices of the choir.
I highly recommend Vigils. Yes, it is early, but what a wonderful way to start the new day.
Your Sister in Christ, Treasa
I was born and raised in Arizona and except for a few years in California, I have been in the Phoenix area all my life. I live with my two dogs Jack and Lucy. I like to spend a lot of time at home but also love to spend some time with friends and family. I am also a knitter, reader, and currently planning a new garden. I go to a small Methodist church nearby and I am very active in our United Women of Faith Chapter. I also serve as Lay leader for my church, serve as usher on Sundays, and help with the worship committee. I work reviewing claims for medical providers.
June 2023 Community Blog
I came to St Brigid’s after a lifetime of searching for my place.
I have always heard a call to contemplation but have spent a lot of energy ignoring it.
After many years of being unchurched, I was feeling a huge need for community. So, I found the church I still go to today. It’s a wonderful and warm congregation and I felt at home immediately.
After a few years, I started feeling I was still missing something. At one point I wondered if I was too old to become a nun but was not sure that was what I really wanted. I was exploring monasteries on the internet and googled Methodist Monastery’s and found St Brigid’s. At the same time, I was reading “How to Live” by Judith Valente and discovered what an Oblate was. I emailed St Brigid’s Porter and I am now a happy Juniorate.
St Brigid’s has changed me, is still changing me. It has deeply altered my walk with God. I sometimes want to shout out that this is a wonderful rule for life to all in my community here in Phoenix. The Rule of Saint Benedict, along with St Brigid’s, has brought new meaning and strength to my daily life.
I love this community. I have been met with so much kindness and grace. I am grateful to St Brigid’s community for offering so many times of prayer together. Joining the voices in the choir is a blessing and when I am not able to join, I truly miss the voices of the choir.
I highly recommend Vigils. Yes, it is early, but what a wonderful way to start the new day.
Your Sister in Christ, Treasa
A Few of Our Community Members' Websites and Ministries