A Life of Service
August 30, 2026
Thinking of our community life and our relationships, I pondered about the reality of service. Saint Benedict at the end of the prologue of his Rule talks about “the service
“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 […]
Thinking of our community life and our relationships, I pondered about the reality of service. Saint Benedict at the end of the prologue of his Rule talks about “the service
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
On February 2, 2026, Angie Hollar became Sr. Angela Jonah as she officially entered the Redwoods community as a novice. Sr. Angela Jonah has lived at Redwoods as a postulant
