First came the raccoon. He quickly ran away perhaps when he heard the bear coming. Now the bear did not go in search of apples on the tree, but rather decided to lay down and take a snooze! He woke up a little later, wandered back over the fence. Then the raccoon seeing that the coast was clear, decided to retrieve his midnight snack. He grabbed the apple and left a little after the bear. Nightlife at the monastery is always exciting.
“Without parables Jesus did not speak to them” (Mk 4:34). Why parables? Why did Jesus use this poetic form to teach the word of God? A parable reveals a universal
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
Today we commemorate the beautiful Feast of the Visitation when Mary visited Elizabeth. Mary was pregnant with Jesus and Elizabeth with John the Baptist. Scripture tells us the child in
