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Monthly Archives: March 2022

Anne Rodenberg, OblSB

March 2022
Ann Rodenberg, OblSB   Oh God, you give me what I need, when I need it. Though I may wonder - and get angry, scared, indignant, confused, frustrated - Your good plan eventually revels itself. In these time, You give so many unexpected gifts: New, renewed and depended friendships. Financial security, at last. Birds to…
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Ann Beverting, OblSB

March 2022
Ann Beverting, OblSB   Several weeks ago I was privileged to take part in a Zoom writing workshop that focused on the change of seasons. One of the writing prompts was, "What does hope look like for me?" I found myself staring at my blank page of paper as I tried to answer this question.…
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March 2022 E-Newsletter

March 2022
We, as Benedictines, look forward to the month of March for it gives us the opportunity to celebrate one of the two feast days set aside to remember St. Benedict. On March 21, Benedictines around the world celebrate the “transitus” of St. Benedict, the day Benedict entered eternity. “Transitus” in Latin means passing from one state to the next— death is not the end of life, but the transition into eternity with God. It is one of two days that St. Benedict is recognized on the Benedictine calendar. Since this feast day is always during Lent, another commemoration date was set when Pope Paul VI declared St. Benedict the Patron of Europe at the rededication of the Church at Monte Cassino on July 11, 1964. July 11 is the Feast of St. Benedict for the Universal Church. Only Mary, the mother of Jesus and John the Baptist are remembered with both their birthdays and their day of entry into heaven.
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