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The views, opinions and/or judgments expressed in these blog posts are solely those of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions and/or judgments of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.

Mother Earth, We Care

May 12, 2026
It’s January. Seed catalogs are arriving. Sisters are poring…
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Spring Flowers and How They Bring Hope

May 5, 2026
After a long winter, spring can feel like a promise kept. The…
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Original Blessing Remembered Upon the Return of Artemis

April 28, 2026
Forget the story beginning with fall. Think instead of a blazing…
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National Volunteer Month

April 21, 2026
National Volunteer Month is celebrated each April to honor the…
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In God’s Hands

April 14, 2026
I was wheeled into the surgery room for a hip replacement. While…
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Easter Hope

April 7, 2026
A favorite Easter appearance story is that of Jesus on the seashore…
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Tears Remembered: A Holy Week Reflection

March 31, 2026
“Put my tears in your bottle”: remembering sorrow in the…
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What’s Going on in the Church Toy Room?

March 24, 2026
I reached ahead to grab the little hand of the one leaving the…
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“Take for Granted” vs. Gratitude

March 17, 2026
“Since I helped you shovel your driveway, I just took for granted…
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We Carry the Light; Let It Shine

March 10, 2026
Two events with their respective messages and symbolism coincided…
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Do Your Lenses Correct or Protect?

March 3, 2026
It wasn’t all that easy to figure out at the time, but you…
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Pasture Prayers

February 24, 2026
It seems what we write is often predictably “nice.” We learn…
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