Daily Meditation for November 6, 2026
In the early days of November (seems the records are unclear about the actual date of the saint’s death….it took some 300 years for him to be canonized) the calendar […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
Planting Seeds: 25 Years of 3G Camp
Girls, God and Good Times (3G) Camp is a Catholic Benedictine summer camp for girls in grades 4-11. During each camp, girls explore Benedictine prayer forms, spend time with the […]
Daily Meditation for November 5, 2026
“Seek peace and pursue it.” This challenge from the Rule of Saint Benedict is so quiet that the brazen words of war often drown it out. Of course, real peace […]
Daily Meditation for November 4, 2026
Today is the memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, a bishop who lived in Milan during challenging times, much like we face today. St. Charles is known for his unflinching work […]
Here’ s the Scoop!
Enjoy reflections from four sisters living at Saint Scholastica Convent (SSC), our retirement center in St. Cloud, Minn., about the many ways they minister to their fellow sisters. Reflections from […]
Daily Meditation for November 3, 2026
In St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a man who planned a splendid banquet for his son’s marriage. The man is clearly very rich, and one could thus […]
Daily Meditation for November 2, 2026
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Souls. What a great day to remember our loved ones who have gone before us. It’s a day to remember and cherish all […]
Daily Meditation for October 30, 2026
There is a Native American saying that states, “We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children.” What kind of world will we […]
Faith in Housing
On a blistering hot Monday in July, a group of people gathered at Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, Minn., to discuss plans for the coming winter. They are volunteers […]
Daily Meditation for October 29, 2026
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the electric light bulb? 145 years ago today, Thomas Edison shared with the world his successful invention of the electric light bulb. […]
