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The views, opinions and/or judgments expressed in these blog posts are solely those of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions and/or judgments of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict.

Reflection of a Parish

April 22, 2025
Fifty days after Easter we have the electrifying arrival of Pentecost! Scripture…
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The Geranium on the Windowsill

April 15, 2025
The dried red petals upon the floor held their color and a whole…
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March into April and Easter

April 8, 2025
A second glance at the photo of the “Walking Madonna,” given…
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What You Own

April 1, 2025
Have you ever wondered how someone like Francis of Assisi found…
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What Can I Do?

March 25, 2025
In these uncertain times, many of us ask “What can I do?”…
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What Does Playing Games Teach Us?

March 18, 2025
As I am playing games sometimes, while working hard to be creative,…
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Our GPS for Lent, 2025

March 11, 2025
“The Walking Madonna” arrived on a postcard from a friend…
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Hallowed Be Thy Name—It’s Not Hollow

March 4, 2025
Sometimes we just miss the point. We trip up now and again. After…
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What is the Price of Friendship?

February 25, 2025
Holding a carton of eggs, looking at the price ($8.73) and shuddering,…
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House on the Hill

February 18, 2025
It’s been a year now since the big move. Up and off the farm…
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Seventy-Year-Old Love

February 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day. I am musing about many of the images of valentines:…
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Uncommon Courage

February 4, 2025
I believe Sister Joan Chittister is a prophetic voice in our…
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