“What if the Beatitudes weren’t just comforting words, but a blueprint for a way of life”, writes Sr. Joan Chittister.   A blueprint for life…A Divine blueprint stamped upon our heart…A blueprint that places us in paradox, in a reversal of how we normally see life.   It is not easy to stand holding any paradox…and yet […]

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Gestures of Love

“Today let us only think of God’s love” (Pope Francis, Homily for Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017).  These words of Pope Francis reflect the underlying theme of the Holy Thursday

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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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Holy Week 2025

On Palm Sunday we entered Jerusalem following Jesus into Jerusalem. Fr. Simeon Leiva, OCSO, in his homily to us, described Jesus intention in this way: Jesus goes ahead of his

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