It contains articles on scripture, spirituality, community life, ministry, prayer and liturgy. Begun in 1946, it was originally titled The Benedictine Review. The founding editor was Sister Imogene Baker, renowned for her scholarship and leadership in the monastic world. For over fifty years, five editors have carried on the tradition of reflecting contemporary monastic perspectives and suggesting future possibilities. Benedictines is published semi-annually by Mount St. Scholastica .
Benedictines welcomes original manuscripts for publication.
OSB Rev. Smith recounts her faith journey from ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church to novice of an ecumenical monastic community.