Dear Oblates, Visitors, Candidates, and Inquirers – Happy Lent! You receive this just as this wonderful season, St. Benedict's favorite, is drawing to a close. We hope that you have already had some extra time for prayer and reflection. This is the time of our annual retreat, which takes place on Saturday, April 8, just on the cusp of Holy Week. Please be sure you're registered with Sister Edith by April 5!!
The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9AM, and ends with the Renewal of Oblation at 3PM. All on our mailing list – oblates, visiting oblates, candidates, inquirers – are invited to attend. In addition to conferences and times of fellowship, the retreat this year will include an experience of group lectio and some reflective journaling
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It's more than a little edgy to question one of the three fundamental promises of Benedictine profession. However, everyone who follows a spiritual path – even the saints – have asked a similar question. At this threshold of Holy Week, we prepare to journey with Christ into Jerusalem and hear his prayer in Gethsemane, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me." His steadfast obedience is evident in the same breath: "yet, not my will but yours be done." In this retreat, we will explore the many ways and places to which God has called us, and the blessings that flow from our obedience – our listening and following – those …show more content…
Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities: There are many wonderful opportunities to nourish your spiritual heart and mind in the coming weeks, and we encourage you to take advantage of them whenever you can. Our new Center for Spirituality and Enrichment is coordinating all our spiritual programs at the monastery and at McCabe. We also have more rooms for retreatants and guests. Sister Lois Eckes coordinates hospitality. If you would like to arrange an overnight stay before or after any of these events, Sister Lois can be reached at 218-723-6539 or through the Monastery Information Desk at 218-723-6555.
Shea Memorial Lecture poet Coleman Banks reading selections of Rumi poetry with musical accompaniment from a sitar and table. Thurs., Apr 6 at 7PM in Mitchell. Free.
T'ai Chi Chih with Sr Renata Liegey. Thursdays at McCabe. Six sessions from April 6; $60.
Orestes: Blood and Light, CSS Theatre production. Th, Fri, Sat (Apr 6-8) at 7:30PM or Sun Apr 9 at 2PM in the College Theatre. Tickets at 218-723-7000 or CSS Spotlight website.
Taizé Prayer led by Campus Ministry in Somers Main Lounge, Monday Apr 10 at 8PM.
Easter Triduum at the Monastery (the Sisters maintain silence during this
Wilson, Barbara S., Arlene Flancher, and Susan T. Erdey. The Episcopal Handbook. New York, NY: Morehouse Pub., 2008. Print.
I believe that I should be one of the few that gets to sit in a chair. Considering the fact that there will be multiple students writing this to you, I hope to persuade you into thinking that I should be able to sit in a chair.
While comparing her time, theology and spiritual practice we realize she lived during the time of immense change, similarly we are living on the edge of a challenged modernity. Her spiritual direction allows us to recognize and develop further abilities in our pastoral ministries of caring for one another as participants within the corporate communities as well as within the mission fields.
E: Mary, Queen of Scots, has been found guilty of plotting to usurp Her Majesty the Queen and has been sentenced to death. … I suppose it was only a matter of time. In all the nineteen years she’s been imprisoned, she never once relented on the opinion that she should be Queen. I had hoped she wouldn’t have stooped as low as to actually attempt to overthrow me though. What did she think would happen were she to ascend the throne anyhow? That the public would welcome her with open arms? They have not forgotten the bloody persecution she wielded against them. The Catholic Church may prefer her as ruler, but my Church would not stand for her injustice. … Even though she desires to see me disposed, I do not wish her dead. Despite our differences
When Jesus walked the earth his twelve disciples put aside all of their worldly possessions and worldly pursuits to fully and faithfully follow him. After the fall of Rome, Europe slipped into what has been referred to as the “dark ages.” However, even in these dark ages men and women put aside their secular desires and devoted themselves to a life of celibacy and simplicity. This similar desire between many people drew them together and this pursuit became know as monasticism. No one had a bigger influence on this way of life and on these people who chose this calling than Saint Benedict of Nursia. His teachings and life would have an impact on monasticism all throughout Europe helping to form its spirituality and culture.
In addition to the individual care and support he has provided, Roger has also been committed and involved in the planning and education on topics related to spiritual care and wellness. One such event Roger has been instrumental in planning
On June fourth this past summer I embarked on a, life-changing journey; Kairos. In Greek, the word Kairos means “appointed time”, but on this retreat it is specified as “a time for God.” Kairos is a four day long retreat that is offered to high school and college students, and as a member of a private Catholic school, I was given the option to attend this retreat during my senior year of high school. I was anxious about attending because the majority of the retreat was kept secret from any student that had not gone, so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The retreat consisted of talks from the student and adult leaders, activities as a large group, sessions in our designated small groups, and individual time for reflection. Throughout the entire retreat we were encouraged
The Rule of St. Benedict established order and provide a cause for followers to give their life to. By taking them out of the societal norms the rule gave a strict guideline to live by. For if they had to follow rules and submit every part of their being to God there were no crimes that they could commit. From speaking to withholding pride, Monks and Nuns were to only focus on the power of God. This was a primary factor in the beginning of Monasticism.
The United States should be the strongest country in the world. We, the Virginians and all other neighboring states should stand together to make it the best country, where people have dignity and freedom. In order to make our country better, we have to have a different way of ruling the country, we should have a stronger central government, where wise, politically educated, and experienced candidates are in our government, rather than average citizens make major decisions. Men are ambitious, “men are not angels”, as James Madison said. We, the founding fathers think realistically, not idealistically. If only one man from each state represented the states, the rate of making the wrong decision is way higher. Having a different type of government will allow you, the citizens and the government make the decisions for the country to enhance the rules and overall
In the Oral Roberts University (ORU) Prayer Garden, guests are reminded that God is the creator of the heavens and earth. Walking the path of the garden, one can see a blanket of blue and gold pansies that fill the air with a fragrant scent. After strolling through the gardens in bloom, a visitor can set on the lush green grass under the shade of the tall trees with limbs spread wide. The majestic trees point guest to the bright blue sky where white fluffy clouds float. The vast sky reminds guests of the endless universe that our great Creator designed. Once a visitor begins to pray, the symphony of the robins and blue jays echoes the song of praise in one’s own heart. The peace in the ORU Prayer Garden gives one a great opportunity to reflect
Once inside the vestibule, the foyer leading to the exit, I see a woman approaching me by the name of Pat. Her round figure forces her to slightly waddle when she walks and her curly, cotton-ball-like hair tells me that she is a talker. After rambling on for a moment, she congratulates me on my commitment and asks if I would be interested in working with the church that summer.
The first section provides an overview of a book from the Bible; a meditation follows using a Scripture from the Bible overview – hopefully facilitating a discussion by asking questions about the covered topic and corresponding verse. There is also a meditation for toddlers! You might want to send a binder to the child
Dear (insert name), We, as a family, are so excited to reach out to you and share a little bit about what has been going on in our lives recently and also share about an exciting opportunity we have this upcoming June. We thought we would sell our home and downsize, but we took our home off the market last fall because I had a heart attack and was on disability for several months. I am doing fantastic, but we have had a lot of time to ponder life, draw close to God and as a result, we want to share our faith with others. This past August, Donna started a theology class through the church we attend here in Austin, Texas called the Austin Stone. The class has been an amazing growing experience for her in her walk with Christ.
Wueri in his pastoral letter to the faithful in his diocese, he asserts, “We are not left to our own devices.” For the simple reason that the effect of Adam’s sin into the world, such as death, disharmony, confusion, disruption and struggle; Jesu through the sacraments restores harmony and gives us newness of life in grace (3). Just as we consult the doctor in illness, eat food when hungry, go to school to acquire knowledge, the priest in the sacrament of penance gives us instructions and absolution to renews our souls. If you insist on asking mercy from God directly, you are also saying that you will pray to god to nourish you physically when you are hungry. In all aspect of our life, we need others. Our relationship with God is vertical and horizontal not only horizontal. The confessional is like spiritual counseling as compared to psychological counseling for someone who is emotionally over
In the early summer mornings, when the sunshine is young and playful, inside the church another realm is born. Sitting in the back rows one can see a heavenly mist flowing though the windows and filling the sleepy altar with life and hope. It is a different dimension in the breast of an unsuspecting world. Moments such as these bring you joy and reassurance and also show you that there really is someone out there: your soul is elevated, your mind is thirsty for new experiences and your body is strengthened.