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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.

God Sparks

June 13, 2023
According to the mystical teachings of Judaism, “...at some…
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The Normalization of Violence

June 6, 2023
It all became so visible when Jerry Springer, the host of a show…
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“Let Him Stay”

May 30, 2023
It is a lovely sunny Sunday in the Bahamas. The doors and windows…
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Lectio and Letting Go

May 23, 2023
Sometimes lectio begins in the strangest places. Perhaps this…
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Keep Death Daily Before Your Eyes

May 16, 2023
Benedict admonishes his followers very early in his Rule (Chapter…
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The Gift of Prayer

May 9, 2023
Since the end of February when I was elected as our next prioress,…
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Bring Us Back

May 2, 2023
It is no secret that we have abused and continue to abuse Mother…
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“Ad Sum” (I am Here)

April 25, 2023
“Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have…
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Grandpa’s Voice

April 18, 2023
I hear Grandpa Fritz but it can’t be. He died six years ago.…
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Alleluia!

April 11, 2023
Alleluia! It’s a joy to be able to say that again. After the…
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

April 4, 2023
Where have all the flowers gone... And where does the tic/toc…
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Lent in a Bag – A New Way to Experience Lent

March 28, 2023
Dear blog readers, Sixteen of us (Patty, Linda, Jude, Renee,…
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