Day in the Life While each day is unique, we follow a regular horarium (schedule). Here is what a typical weekday looks like at Mount Alverno Novitiate: 6:10 A.M. — MORNING PRAYER 6:35 A.M. — HOLY MASS, FOLLOWED BY BREAKFAST AND WORK/STUDIES 12:00 P.M. — DINNER, FOLLOWED BY WORK/STUDIES 3:00 P.M. — CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY FOLLOWED BY WORK/STUDIES 4:30 P.M. — EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 5:15 P.M. — ROSARY AND EVENING PRAYER, BENEDICTION WHEN AVAILABLE 6:00 P.M. — SUPPER, NIGHT PRAYER, FOLLOWED BY CHORES/RECREATION 9:30 P.M. — SILENCE “We shall not let pass one day, not even one hour, without lifting up to Him our spirit and childlike prayer.” — MOTHER M. FRANCES KRASSE, O.S.F. Time Dedicated to God Within the regular rhythm of the week, all Sisters do mental prayer and spiritual and Scripture reading daily, along with the Stations of the Cross at times of their own choosing. All parts of our week are centered on our Lord. Eucharistic Adoration is held several times a week starting at 4:30 p.m. and leading into our evening community prayers. Often before the close of Exposition, we will have Benediction as well. Our monthly day of recollection is held on First Fridays, in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, during which we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and communal silence from morning until the end of Evening Prayer. DISCERN WITH US Life A Day in the Life Community Prayer Work Apostolate Who We Are Franciscan Identity History Founders Vocations Discernment Stories Discern with Us

Virtual Book Club Join us for one of our weekly virtual book clubs for young women considering becoming a Religious Sister! Each week, we dive into a discussion about a select book focused on the discernment process or the Christian life. Check out the groups below! Join the Next Discussion Group We would love to have you join our next discussion group! Please fill out the form below, and we will reach out to you to schedule the next meeting times for your age group. We meet every week for 1 hour. SIGN UP! Beginners' Club Join our discussion group using the "Discerning Religious Life" book. GET THE BOOK "This has been an amazing opportunity for me! It has helped me not only discern what to do with my life, but also how to live my life as a true daughter of Christ! " — ~AEJA Download the online discussion guide GET THE GUIDE The late Fr. Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., former president of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, guides you through answering the difficult nagging questions in making important life decisions. GET THE BOOK "I've learned so much from this experience. Sr. Teresa Paul helped me sort things out in my vocation process. I am so grateful that this is available for young women like me, and the friends I've made through these discussions!" — SOPHIA Life A Day in the Life Community Prayer Work Apostolate Who We Are Franciscan Identity History Founders Vocations Discernment Stories Discern with Us