The evangelist John sets his Easter Gospel “early in the morning, while it was still dark” (John 20:1). Mary of Magdala is on her way to visit the tomb. It is “still dark” for Mary this Easter morning; she has just lost the one she loved most in all the world. What is this grieving […]
A bowl, an apron or a towel, and some water. All this, and Jesus the rabbi kneeling before the disciples—before us. It is a deeply human gesture of daily life; the traditional way to welcome a guest or a pilgrim. But today, it is God kneeling before the Twelve, before us. Love itself is kneeling […]
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
