Sponsa Regis - February 1957 (Vol. 28, No. 6)

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Sponsa Regis is a spiritual review for all sisterhoods, published monthly with ecclesiastical approval, and issued with subscription and mailing information. The February 1957 issue (Vol. 28, No. 6) presents contents covering Thomas Merton’s “Seeking Our Redeemer,” reflections on Holy Communion for the sisters’ infirmary, vocational commentary including Pius XII, and reviews such as “The Convent Book Shelf.” It also includes a short spiritual message on using the breviary in daily prayer and references for prices and further information.

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Seeking Our Redeemer

Thomas Merton

Holy Communion: Sisters' Infirmary

Sister Maryanna, O.P.

Pius XII on Religious Vocations

Commentary by Rev. Kilian McDonnell, O.S.B.

Positive Significance of Obedience

Rev. Bruno Hagspiel, S.V.D.

The Convent Book Shelf

coLLEGE READike bLiic A SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE FOR ALL SISTERSFEBRUARY,1957 # 2019一 SPONSA REGIS is a spiritual review for all Sisterhoods,published monthly,with ecclesiastical approval,by monks of St.John's Abbey,at Collegeville,Minnesota. CONTENTSFebruary 1957(Vol.28,No.6) Seeking Our Redeemer141Thomas Merton Holy Communion:Sisters'Infirmary149Sister Maryanna,O.P.Pius XII on Religious Vocations150Commentary by Rev.Kilian McDonnell,O.S.B.Positive Significance of Obedience159Rev.Bruno Hagspiel,S.V.D.The Convent Book Shelf163 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:1 year $2.00,2 years $3.00(outside U.S.A.,same rate),single copies 20 cents.Address all new subscriptions,renewals,changes of address,ads,and editorial matter to SponsaRegis,St.John's Abbey,Collegeville,Minnesota(checks payableto Sponsa Regis). Re-entered as second class matter November 20,1952,at Post Office,St.Cloud,Minnesota,under act of March 3,1879.Original entry atSt.Paul,Minnesota,1929.Printed by Sentinel Publ.Co.,413 E.St.Germain,St.Cloud,Minn. EEGE More and more Sisterhoods are adopting # A SHORT BREVIARY A great discovery is being made today inmany Communities.Sisters are realizing thatthe Church's Hours of prayer are,next tothe holy Sacrifice and the Sacraments,thechief sanctifying power and source of spiri-tual inspiration in the Mystical Body.The Divine Office is being regarded as theradiation of the graces and blessings fromholy Mass,with the various Hours as thejewels in the crown surrounding the morningSacrifice. Spontaneously the Breviary has becomethe companion of the Missal;together,Missal and Breviary offer a full plan ofChristian prayer and living.Especially for Sisters. # A NEWSPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE In this sacred experience af living thraugh each day and season as holyMother Church presents it in her official prayerbook,the Breviary,untaldnumbers of Catholics have came to realize the truth of St.Augustine's wards:"How much did I weep during the hymns and verses,greatly moved at the sweet singing of Thy Church.Their sound would penetrate my ears and theirtruth melt my heart,sentiments of piety would well up,tears would flow—andthat was good for me."(Canfessions,baak ix.) Your inquiry for further information will be welcomed.Address:Father Director,Liturgical Press,Collegeville,Minnesota. | GROW IN
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FAQs

What is Sponsa Regis and who is it for?

Sponsa Regis is a spiritual review for all sisterhoods, published monthly with ecclesiastical approval.

Which material is listed in the February 1957 issue contents?

The contents include “Seeking Our Redeemer” by Thomas Merton, sections on Holy Communion and the sisters’ infirmary, Pius XII on religious vocations with commentary, and additional devotional and book-shelf features.

How does the document describe the breviary’s role in prayer?

It presents the breviary as the Church’s Hours of prayer, closely connected with the Holy Sacrifice and the sacraments, and as a companion to the missal for a complete plan of Christian prayer and living.

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