Genevieve Glen, OSB

Genevieve Glen, OSB, is a Benedictine nun at the Abbey of St. Walburga in Virginia Dale, Colorado, and a highly regarded author, poet and composer of hymn texts. As prioress of the community, she is responsible for creating an education curriculum for the women in formation, to be staffed by herself and a number of the nuns qualified to teach.

In 2003, Sister Genevieve received an award for her writing in Magnificat magazine, which she serves as Editor for Daily Offices. Her hymn texts were singled out as having particular excellence: "Hymnal editorial is unique. The entrant's work is written in a style that provides the readers with structure, unified verse and uplifting throughout. Well done. Her lovely writings must give hope to countless people. She is a true poet." All the award-winning hymns appear in her two collections of hymn texts published by OCP, Take with You Words and Voices from the Valley.