I have always been stimulated by the different ‘maps’ of the spiritual journey that have been employed by patristic writers and especially by Bernard of Clairvaux in his sermons and other exhortative writings.   For example, in On Loving God, Bernard outlines four degrees of love: we love ourselves for our own sake, we love God […]

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The Prophetic Edge

Change is never easy.  Change, if we are spiritually alert, leads us to the prophetic edge.  This ‘edge’ of life, where nothing is clear or certain, is the pregnant space

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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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Morning Lectio Divina

Pondering the beauty of God’s creation from our kitchen window.    “All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they

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