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One word has captured me during Lent. I wake up with it. It is my night prayer. During the day it startles me when I am in the midst of […]
Entries by Amanda Hackett
Daily Meditation for March 26, 2024
The month of March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Throughout history, war has been the preferred way to solve problems or to exert power over opponents. […]
Daily Meditation for March 25, 2024
We are entering Holy Week, the final stretch of Lent. Are you feeling dispirited? Often, we begin Lent with good intentions about finding ways to draw closer to God, but […]
Daily Meditation for March 22, 2024
It seems that many people are familiar with the statement that goes somewhat like this: “The only thing in life that doesn’t change is change itself.” How true that is […]
Daily Meditation for March 20, 2024
Sister Ellen edged her way to the dishwashing station in the monastery with eight goblets safely standing on her walker. Suddenly Sister Abby swung ahead with dirty dishes, cutting off […]
Spring Cleaning
Days are getting longer, the sun is shining more often, and we are happy about the first warm rays of sunshine. Yet there is a little side effect: the brightness […]
Daily Meditation for March 19, 2024
People in Africa like to say that “The path is made by walking.” They know that once or twice won’t do it. They know they have to make a habit […]
Daily Meditation for March 18, 2024
Simplicity, beauty and endurance. St. Benedict ingeniously weaves these qualities throughout his Rule. Benedict recognizes them as essential means to living a life in God—a rich, full, human life. They […]
Daily Meditation for March 15, 2024
How do you think you’d feel if you were informed you just won a million dollars? WOW! Most of us would jump for joy and scream, “I can’t believe it! […]
Daily Meditation for March 14, 2024
These days of Lent are a call to conversion through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Usually fasting brings thoughts of giving up food. It can be more comprehensive than this! What […]
