They serve not only the growing Catholic community, but non- Catholic community as well with 14 outreach units to assist those living in the rural area. Health care is only one of the Benedictine ministries. Their most visual is probably education. The Benedictines believe that whatever your talent is, it can be used in the community. After Sister Louise's talk on the Benedictines' ministry, Sister Marita spoke on the spiritual life of the community.
Prayer is very important.
Since the Benedictine life centers around community, gathering for prayer is a constant reminder of God's presence in their lives. Sister Marita explained how prayer is an integral part of the day. This is a discipline that takes time, but the satisfaction is great, stressed Sister Marita. Sister Marita set up a schedule around our break times so we could meet with her individually and talk person to person about religious life. Breaks gave participants an opportunity for quiet reflection, reading materials, or interacting with others.