Pope Francis has asked that in this Jubilee Year “the season of Lent…be lived more intensely as a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy” (Lenten Message of Pope Francis, 2016).  This statement of the Pope caused me to ask:  What is the context for experiencing God’s mercy?  What demeanor or interior attitude do […]

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A Paradoxical Feast

I was very moved by a short essay from Fr. Romano Guardini written in 1945.  The title of the essay is “Finding One’s Center”.  In the longing to find our

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Monastery Lentils

Monastery Lentils A popular Guest House recipe that is vegan, easy to make and packed with flavor.  Recipe calls for dry herbs – but use fresh for extra flavor. Serve

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From One Season to the Next

A lot goes on in the world, but little changes in a monastery.  The life is regular and is set by defined intervals of prayer, work, and study. We are

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