Our Deepest Longing
December 4, 2023
Advent means ‘coming’…the God who is to come. The Latin word for Advent is ‘Adventus’ and the Greek word ‘Parousia’. Building on the early Patristic Fathers, the Cistercians of the
A Mirror of CharityBetween chores – hulling strawberries answering letters –or between poems,returning to the mirrorto see if I’m there.(A Poet’s Revolution: The Life of Denise Levertov, p.245)What are these few lines of Denise Levertov trying to communicate? If a poet or an artist returns to the mirror to see if she ‘is there’, what about us […]
Advent means ‘coming’…the God who is to come. The Latin word for Advent is ‘Adventus’ and the Greek word ‘Parousia’. Building on the early Patristic Fathers, the Cistercians of the
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
Cool nights and changing maple leaves herald autumn’s approach. Yet the summer lingers in fond memories of rich encounters with special guests and monastic interns.
