Caring for & Learning From Our Elder Sisters with Sister Jennifer Miller

What does it mean to care for the women who have spent their lives serving others? Sister Jennifer Miller shares her ministry of pastoral care for the elder sisters of the Sisters of St. Benedict. Drawing on decades of experience in education, campus ministry, parish ministry, hospice chaplaincy, and mission advancement, Sister Jennifer reflects on the unique privilege of accompanying sisters in their later years. She offers an inside look at life with the community’s senior sisters, the importance of prayer, companionship, laughter, and presence, and how the Benedictine value of community continues to flourish throughout every stage of life. From daily prayer and meaningful conversations to honoring each sister’s legacy, this episode highlights the deep bonds that connect generations of Benedictine women. Listeners will also hear stories that reveal the wisdom, resilience, and faith of the monastery’s elder sisters—women whose lives of service continue to inspire the community today.