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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.
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God and Tea Parties
Downsizing is difficult.
Some things are easy to part with and…
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Now I Know Where I Wanna Live!
It’s taken a few years now, but I finally know where I want…
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Praying for An End to Gun Violence
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Pentecost, I was invited to attend…
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Leaving a Life Behind
In my blog last month, I started reflecting on my 13-year journey…
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Enter Into the Quiet of a Yearly Retreat
Every year at Saint Benedict’s Monastery, we take time for…
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The Open Door
On the wing. – Rule of Benedict Chapter 66
On the last day…
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Living Benedictine
Lay people who embrace the way of Benedict long for a greater…
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Fascinating Stories From Oral Histories
In this day of genealogy searches, especially through Ancestry.com,…
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Little Girl Rise
Talitha koum, He calls. “Little girl rise” (Mark 5:41). Enter…
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Days Like Smoke: Jon Hassler’s Memoir
Those of you who are Jon Hassler fans have probably read many…
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Anniversary Reflections
On July 11 this year, it will be 13 years since I made first…