Daily Meditations

The views, opinions and/or judgments expressed in these meditations 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.

Daily Meditation for May 12, 2025

After Jesus’ crucifixion the disciples fled to the upper room.…

Daily Meditation for May 9, 2025

In his Easter message, Pope Francis wrote, “We must take action,…

Daily Meditation for May 8, 2025

It seems many of us experience our life full of personal problems…

Daily Meditation for May 7, 2025

Pope Francis began writing his Hope autobiography in 2019 and…

Daily Meditation for May 6, 2025

Lent is over and now we are celebrating the Sundays of Easter.…

Daily Meditation for May 5, 2025

The beloved pastor where I was working died very suddenly of…

Daily Meditation for May 2, 2025

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength”…

Daily Meditation for May 1, 2025

As summer approaches, amateur and seasoned gardeners are usually…

Daily Meditation for April 30, 2025

Here is a wisdom statement from the Buddhist tradition: “Every…

Daily Meditation for April 29, 2025

Concern for the common good—the community, rather than oneself—is…

Daily Meditation for April 28, 2025

“Old is when you give up, until then you are spectacular”…

Daily Meditation for April 25, 2025

Hug a tree today! J. Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and…

Daily Meditation for April 24, 2025

Minnesota poet Michael Dennis Browne speaks of poetry as a model…

Daily Meditation for April 23, 2025

“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely a tree,”…

Daily Meditation for April 22, 2025

Today, Jesus appears to Mary at the tomb. She didn’t recognize…