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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.

I’ve Been Pondering

July 29, 2025
My morning prayer states, "Dear God, I offer you my prayers,…
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For Companions on My Journey, I Give Thanks

July 22, 2025
Our Oblate Director said, “Take the lead from the Sisters.” SO…
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Retreating

July 15, 2025
Retreats always surprise me. For the retreat we have going right…
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Climbing the Rocks of Life

July 8, 2025
Several years ago, Pete, a graduate student in a class I taught,…
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On Counting

July 1, 2025
What is there about counting? 63 ducks gliding into the waters, three…
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Just Pray

June 24, 2025
The words upon the large, white wooden sign look worn. “Just…
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Marie

June 17, 2025
Marie, the family glue, Kept siblings' special days, Cherished…
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Who Is Directing … to What Purpose?

June 10, 2025
Sherry went public when she posted this confession on Facebook,…
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Come, Holy Spirit

June 3, 2025
There are a zillion reasons why we pray that the Holy Spirit…
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Faith and Works

May 27, 2025
It was Graduation Sunday at church last week. Many were surprised…
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We Go On

May 20, 2025
In watching quite a number of people walk by my window just now,…
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“Momisms”

May 13, 2025
"Atta girl. Go for it!" “Shut the door. We don’t live…
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