The Vocation Story of
Sister Seraphine Tucker, OSB
Monastery switchboard operator

Sister Seraphine (left) helps Sister Susana Kindole study
her biology assignment.

From beginning to end, all happens by the grace of God.

I was born into a strong family that treasured the Catholic faith and education, well disciplined children and appreciation of the few gifts we shared. I think that I was attracted to the community of Mount St. Scholastica very early in life, maybe by the second grade. There were many distractions away from this life but always the Lord was working on me to see this way. Finally the peace, order, and even the chance to teach, convinced me to ask to enter.

One of the most astounding things about monastic life here at the Mount is the emphasis on doing the work of God. By God’s grace we have “leisure” to pray in choir, pray personally, read and pray the scriptures, and celebrate the Eucharist. The community is the unit that sets this tone and aids me to accomplish the work of God.

One of the greatest mysteries is that God initiates all good. By God’s grace we are able to do more and love more. My religious life, now of fifty-nine years, has been one of continuous marvel. While learning the daily observances, I could learn and know God through prayer, study, community interaction, creation and service of all kinds.

Yes, I have failed, fallen short of even my expectations. No matter what happens, God is always faithful to his part of the covenant. God’s true love and friendship have helped me to develop a very strong, simple faith. Difficulties, fatigue and ignorance just strengthen the bond with God and dependence on Gad’s grace.

There has been no break in the loving care God has shown me. This fidelity has enabled me, lo these many years, to persevere and remain faithful to my monastic profession of obedience stability, and conversion to the monastic way of life here at the Mount. Truly God’s grace does abound!

Email Sister Seraphine at stucker@mountosb.org


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