On Jack Farrell's Legacy John Joslin, a past Development Director at St. Paul’s Monastery was the first to introduce Jack Farrell to the then-Prioress, Sister Lucia Schwickerath. John invited Mr. Farrell to the Monastery and Sister Lucia gave him a tour of the grounds. This was before the addition of the St. Benedict statue and…
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Mary: Ladder of God
July 2024
Mary: Ladder of God The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have recently released a collection of hymns for use during the Liturgy of the Hours. Entitled Divine Office Hymnal, it is a collection of new English translations of the hymn texts that appear in in the Latin edition of the Liturgy of the Hours, as…
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Looking Back
Looking Back Where did the time go? First, we waited forever for warm weather: perennial flowers to bloom, green grass, lazy days of summer. Now, it is trying to go on, forward into another season.The flies and bees are just waiting to squeeze through an open door, and the humidity is climbing. The kids are…
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Find Peace and Purpose: Volunteer Opportunities at the Monastery
Find Peace and Purpose: Volunteer Opportunities at the Monastery “It is the love of God that flows through all creation… Humanity is called to participate in this love by caring for the earth and all its creatures.” – St. Hildegard of Bingen “Together we weave the rich fabric of the Benedictine Way of Life and it…
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Potluck Season with Benedictine CARE
July 2024
In Benedictine CARE, the focus is on what we can add to our plates for health vs focusing on restriction. The summer and potluck season provides a wonderful time to practice this gentle approach.Focus on nourishing foods to ADD and enjoy alongside traditional favorites like:In-season fruits like watermelon, cherries, or berriesHigh-fiber flax crackers, bean dips…
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Celebrating S. Susan’s 70th Jubilee
“Get the Bourauel girls,” the townsfolk would say. The town was Bruno, Saskatchewan, and the girls were the six daughters of Susan and Peter Bourauel who, as a matter of course, were called upon to lend their musical talents whenever the town had something to observe or celebrate.The Bourauel family was very musical. The girls’…
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