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Is it really "All about the work?"
I have lived and worked in the Monastery of St.
Dec 6 • Teresa Jackson
The Parable of the log
What we need
Nov 1 • 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 • Teresa Jackson
Chop wood. Carry water. Load the dishwasher.
Credit: Alexander Zvir
Sep 6 • Center for Benedictine Life
Healing Hospitality
and looking in the mirror
Aug 2 • Teresa Jackson
Thy will be done
President Clinton used to say something like, “America is the sort of place that if you work hard and play by the rules, you will get ahead.” This may…
Jul 5 • Center for Benedictine Life
The Bread of Self
Blessed, broken, and given
Jun 1 • Center for Benedictine Life
The Spirit blows where it will
Bonus for St. Matthias Day!
May 14 • Center for Benedictine Life
Leap before you look
Can you believe in the invisible without demanding to understand it?
May 5 • Center for Benedictine Life
On the death of Pope Francis
This morning we grieve the death of Pope Francis.
Apr 21 • Teresa Jackson
Lent ain't what it used to be
Back when I was a child, attending Catholic school, the Franciscan sisters who served as our teachers presented Lent in a rather harsh manner.
Mar 19 • Julie Ferraro
Love is irresistible
With a blessing on St. Paul
Mar 3 • Center for Benedictine Life
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