The hymn “Ex more docti mystico”, attributed to Gregory the Great (d. 604) is a classic reflection on the meaning and practice of Lent. The translation in our hymnal at St. Paul’s Monastery, “Again we keep this solemn fast,” describes Lent as “a gift ... which binds us … to faith and hope and charity”.…
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A Seat at the Table
The Rule mentions a lot about how mealtimes and table rhythms should work for the Community, but here’s the deal—food and fellowship are experienced directly, and words fall a little short. When the pandemic started at the Monastery, a lot of stuff got disrupted, including meal patterns. When I started, I was half-time, and I…
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Psychological Mindfulness vs. Contemplative Spirituality
These healing words are easy to find today in descriptions for various healthcare and wellness services. This is a positive movement as researchers confirm more of what has been intuitively known- that our lifestyles directly influence our health. Teaching individuals techniques to better regulate their physiology (like heart rate and brain signaling) naturally through breathing and…
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Kindness
Kindness is a word I would like to bottle and sprinkle all over the world. We seem to have forgotten the meaning and the ways to use it. I believe it comes from the heart and is given in love. Those who raise us, our family; or teachers toward their students, or coaches in sports,…
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Bring this Flyer for Macs Fundraiser
January 2024
Bring this flyer with you to participate in a fundraiser for the Sisters of St. Benedict and St. Paul's Monastery.
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January 2024
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