Benedict and Scholastica
Reflections for the Feast of Benedict, 2012
Posted on March 21, 2012
Turn your ear to wisdom; incline your heart to understanding. —Proverbs 2:2
Two weeks ago the Erie Times-News carried three supplements in their Sunday edition. They were basically business reports, offering a look...
Thoughts from the Prioress on the Feast of Benedict
Posted on July 11, 2011
The first sentence of Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians is the focus of today’s reflection: “Sisters and brothers, you are among those called.” (1 Cor. 1: 26)
I think that we do believe that we are called; that is...
Thoughts from the Prioress on the Feast of Benedict
Posted on March 22, 2011
I am not a poet, but I like poetry and I found the first reading today very poetic and inspiring. It is magnificent in its wording and in its images.
From the Book of Proverbs, 2:1-9, the passage sings with beauty,...
Thoughts from the Prioress on the Feast of St. Scholastica
Posted on February 11, 2011
I cannot separate this beautiful feast for all Benedictine communities, especially for Benedictine women, from the events of the last two months — as they have affected me greatly. When I read the last line of the...
Previous Reflections
- Advent and Christmas (2)
- Balance (1)
- Benedict and Scholastica (4)
- Blessing (2)
- Community (3)
- Easter (1)
- Holidays (1)
- Jubilee and Celebrations (1)
- Lent and Easter (3)
- Ministry (2)
- Monastic Life (3)
- Peace and Justice (2)
- Rule of Benedict (1)