Kathryn Casper, OSB
Kathryn (Blanche) Casper, OSB Saint Benedict’s Monastery St. Joseph, Minn. January 23, 1932 – June 18, 2023 The Eucharist of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
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God Sparks
According to the mystical teachings of Judaism, “…at some point at the beginning of things, the Holy was broken up into countless sparks, which were scattered throughout the universe. There […]
Daily Meditation for May 31, 2023
Our team of writers are going to take a break for the summer. Some will be vacationing and seeing new sights; others will have leisure time with family and friends; […]
“Let Him Stay”
It is a lovely sunny Sunday in the Bahamas. The doors and windows in St. Joseph Church are wide open as Mr. Cyril Baker and the choir begin a fantastic […]
Daily Meditation for May 30, 2023
“If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” Where will you hear God’s voice today? It may be in the silence of a prayer time—when you are very […]
Daily Meditation for May 29, 2023
According to the Prophet Muhammad: “Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the […]
Daily Meditation for May 26, 2023
What do you think when you hear the following words: “We need to compose our lives” or “Love across differences” or “Don’t lose a sense of wonder”? Is there really […]
Daily Meditation for May 25, 2023
Children are looking forward to summer vacation and will have many more hours to add vitality to the house. The Bible tells us about how Jesus enjoyed the presence of […]
Daily Meditation for May 24, 2023
In the movie Shadowlands, C. S. Lewis asks a young student why he reads so many books. He answers, “To find out that I’m not alone.” Stories trace the joys, […]
Lectio and Letting Go
Sometimes lectio begins in the strangest places. Perhaps this is because, as a 10-year-old child, Sister Placid told me I could pray anywhere, anytime. Prayer could begin almost any way […]
