The Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina
By The Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This biography introduces Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, the foundress of the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles, whose life of humility, faith, and surrender to God’s will led her to establish a traditional religious community devoted to prayer and the Latin Mass. Her story includes her experience as a Black Catholic during times of racial tension, the founding of a monastic community faithful to tradition, and the remarkable discovery of her incorrupt body after death, offering readers a powerful testimony to fidelity and devotion.
- Presents the inspiring life of Sister Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, as a model of fidelity to God.
- Shares her founding of the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles, to preserve traditional religious life and liturgy.
- Includes her lived experience of racial tensions and faithful perseverance.
- Reports on the extraordinary discovery of her apparently incorrupt body, highlighting her sanctity.
- Features original poetry and personal reflections that reveal her spiritual depth.
Intended Audience
This biography is suited for Catholics seeking to be inspired by a contemporary witness of holiness rooted in prayer and tradition, for readers interested in the lives of modern contemplatives and founders of religious communities, and for those who desire tradition‑rooted testimony to fidelity, devotion, and surrender to God’s will.
Key Themes
- Testimony of fidelity and devotion in religious life
- Founding a traditional monastic community
- Intersection of racial experience and Catholic vocation
- Incorruptible witness to holiness
- SKU:
- 3272
- Publication Date:
- 09/07/2023
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3272_Preview.pdf
- Pages:
- 152
- Height:
- 8.25
- Width:
- 5.50
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I gave it to my Pastor post reading.
A very deep little book full of heavy words of everlasting TRUTHS. Love it.
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Sr. Mary Wilhelmina
This is an excellent book. I especially like the part how the changes of Vatican II impacted Sr Wilhelmina. I finished 12 years of Catholic school in 1963.
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Sr Wilhelmina’s
Sister Wilhelmina story is very timely, her joyful way of being during trying times, her love of the traditional habit, and the Latin Mass, speaks volumes. As God chose to reward his humble servant with the crown of incorruptibility.
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A lovely present
I purchased this book after reading about Sr. Mary's been found incorrupted this past year. I was expecting a nice little book by hear sisters extolling her praises. It turns out to be much meatier than this as it documents her struggles - being a committed black Catholic at a time when even parishes were segregate, racial strife and Vatican II. The writers don't leave out the hard stuff which is making it a great read!
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Beautiful Story
This is a wonderful biography of a very warm and spiritual woman! She was taught to love God and neighbor from a very early age. She also loved learning and pursued it until her death.
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Bio of Sr. Wilhelmina
Interesting story of a long journey to the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. A humble woman with a sense of humor dedicated to doing God's Will. The difficulties in establishing a new order, the social changes she lived through, the desire to return to the traditional ways, it is a fascinating story. God uses people in ways we often can't fathom in the moment. Her death with all of the sisters gathered around her brought tears to my eyes.
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Amazing Story
September 28, 2023 I wish I could have met Sister Mary Wilhelmina. I am so glad her story is getting attention. I loved learning Sister’s story and found myself agreeing with so many of her opinions. In many ways her determination and matter of fact was reminded me of Mother Angelica. I loved Sister’s positive outlook despite the many challenges she faced with her health. Her love of Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and the Holy Catholic Church is not only amazing, it is inspirational. Reading about her life showed me ways to dig and work harder to deepen my own faith and walk as a Catholic Christian. Thank you to TAN Books for the copy of this book. All views are my honest opinion.
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The Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina
This is a great biography of a devout saintly person.
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Book
This book was inspiring. Sr. Mary Wilhelmina is truly an example of how simple holiness can be. Humility is the key and thanks to all those who are consecrated to God. Sr Wilhelmina pray for us!
