Essays

Grateful (?) Simplicity

Credit: Dorothea Lange

May 2 • Teresa Jackson

Easter Vigil homily at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 2026

Apr 5 • Teresa Jackson

The parable of the cleaner

One night, in the college history department, a young professor sat with his head in his hands.

Apr 4 • Center for Benedictine Life

The angel Gabriel would like a word. . .

Wouldn’t it be nice if the Annunciation was simply an historical event?

Mar 25 • Teresa Jackson

Living into transformation

as part of a complex community

Mar 7 • Jane Somerton

Benedictine wisdom in a time of uncertainty

Is it a curse to live in interesting times?

Feb 7 • Teresa Jackson

The Parable of the Rope

Once there was a Seeker who heard of a Holy Hermit living near the top of a mountain.

Jan 3 • Center for Benedictine Life

Is it really "All about the work?"

I have lived and worked in the Monastery of St.

Dec 6, 2025 • Teresa Jackson

The Parable of the log

Nov 1, 2025 • Center for Benedictine Life

Learning love from stinky feet

What happens at the intersection of dirty towels, stinky feet, knives, forks and service?

Oct 4, 2025 • Teresa Jackson

Chop wood. Carry water. Load the dishwasher.

Credit: Alexander Zvir

Sep 6, 2025 • Center for Benedictine Life

Healing Hospitality

and looking in the mirror

Aug 2, 2025 • Teresa Jackson

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