Ministry Moments
Serving as a pastoral minister in various parishes was part of my life for years. Now that I am retired, people continue to come to me in their need. In […]
Entries by Emily Vranesh
Daily Meditation for October 7, 2026
Like many of my friends, I’ve felt anxious about my upcoming retirement and the decisions and actions it requires. Any major life transition can bring challenges we would rather avoid. […]
Man on a Mission
The little boy flew. Like the wind, he blew right past—full speed ahead. Unattended, he ran from one room to the next like a man on a mission. And, he […]
Daily Meditation for October 6, 2026
“O Lord, open my lips and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.” This invocation prayed daily by many monastics is a fitting prayer to begin a new day. Much of […]
Breaking Ground
After years of community discernment, reflection and trusting the Holy Spirit, our community celebrated a historic milestone on June 17, 2026: the groundbreaking of our new monastery. What began as […]
Daily Meditation for October 5, 2026
October can be a wonderful month. Trees are changing into bright shades of red, orange and yellow. Farmers are completing the gathering of crops and people are enjoying comfort foods, […]
Daily Meditation for October 2, 2026
“The light shines in the darkness.” These well-known words are the part of the opening sentences of St. John’s Gospel. It’s fall, and as the daylight hours dwindle, it seems […]
Daily Meditation for October 1, 2026
October is the month when we celebrate the feast of the Guardian Angels. Do you recognize yours? Perhaps, there are unexplained happenings that might be called “Guardian Angel Moments.” For […]
Daily Meditation for September 30, 2026
The geese are flying, gathering for their trip south. Once they take off for good, the Canada Goose is known to fly in a “v” shape, with one taking turns […]
On Solid Ground
At the top of the hill stood a tent. Twas years back before barely a beaten path was trod hillside. Invited into the tent were souls yearning to hear more […]
