It Started Out Pure of Heart
The two little carolers gathered one day—just for fun. Giggle they did as they made their way down the street dressed for winter. Christmas break it was and the after […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
A Blanket for the Baby
The global church will be reading Matthew this Sunday. We are in Cycle A. Thinking about this gospel and reflecting on my own story I realized that my beginning of […]
On Discernment
Discernment isn’t a word most of us use on regular basis, it’s a word we typically reserve for someone thinking about religious life or priesthood. When someone thinks they might […]
Vocation Vignettes
Julianne Gilbert, OSB “My years as a Benedictine are a witness of the relentless perseverance of God’s pursuit of my heart and life. I dodged God’s nudging toward religious life […]
Behind the Scenes Under the Dome
Even for those who have followed different vocations in life, there is something special about spending time with a monastic community. The Benedictine Live-In Experience at Saint Benedict’s Monastery provides […]
25 Years of Wonders
Celebrating the Art and Heritage Place Often, strange noises occur at the Art and Heritage Place! No surprise. For some 25 years, this has been the home of sacred, strange […]
“Going East”
Reflections From Saint Scholastica Convent Saint Scholastica Convent (SSC) is our community’s retirement facility in St. Cloud, Minn. Sisters move to this location when they “retire” or need more health […]
Weaving into a Fuller Image of God
For most of this young man’s 26 years, his thoughts remained locked inside his body and other parts of his being. As a young man on the autism spectrum, he […]
“Aggiornamento”
“Aggiornamento” When is the last time you heard that word in church? If you were born after the 1960s, it may not be familiar to you at all. But Pope […]
Holiday Closures at the Art and Heritage Place
The Art and Heritage Place will close for the season on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The last open day for 2025 will be Saturday, December 20. The Art and Heritage […]
