Do Not Be Afraid
June 26, 2023
Pope Francis calls ‘fear’ “one of the most terrible enemies of our Christian faith” (Angelus, June 21, 2020). This Sunday’s gospel (Mt 10:26-33) exhorts the disciples and exhorts us to
At monasteries, the week before Christmas is marked by the singing of the O Antiphons at Vespers. This tradition goes back to at least the 9th century. By the twelfth century, the O Antiphons appeared in the popular Christmas hymn we know today as O Come, O Come Emmanuel. The Antiphons were originally written in […]
Praying the O Antiphons Listen to Sr Kathy’s Reflections on the O Antiphons or read it here.
Chapter Talk – Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 23, 2018, cycle-C Who Is Coming… O Wisdom, your gentle power extends from one end of the earth to the other…it teaches us knowledge of self and of God, revealing the truth wherever deceptions appear. Your Wisdom Word emerges out of the silent depths. O come, […]
Pope Francis calls ‘fear’ “one of the most terrible enemies of our Christian faith” (Angelus, June 21, 2020). This Sunday’s gospel (Mt 10:26-33) exhorts the disciples and exhorts us to
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.
