Bending Down
April 7, 2025
For this Sunday’s gospel, in the encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees who bring before him a woman caught in adultery (Jn 8:1-11), we see that Jesus’ words are spare.
“Surrender is the highest act of freedom,” wrote Edith Stein/Sr. Teresa Benedicta (Essential Writings, p.145). This profound statement encapsulates what Jesus embodied in his life, death, and resurrection. Looking briefly at the trajectory of Jesus’ journey here is what we witness. Following the Christmas season we immediately have the Baptism of Jesus. At his baptism […]
For this Sunday’s gospel, in the encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees who bring before him a woman caught in adultery (Jn 8:1-11), we see that Jesus’ words are spare.
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
Ash Wednesday begins the great season of Lent. It is a time to take stock of our lives and relationships with God, self, and community: a time to go to
