The Benedictine Associates continue to study and reflect on the program “Being Benedictine." Last month we watched the video presentation of Judith Valente, an oblateof Mount St Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas, on silence. A lively and enriching discussion followed. Later in February we will discuss Discernment from the same program. Silence is defined by…
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With Grateful Hearts
On June 22, 1948, 301 Summit Avenue (then known as St. Paul’s Priory) was blessed by Bishop James J. Byrne and declared canonically erected by Mother Rosamond Pratschner, Mother President of the Congregation of St. Benedict. The Most Reverend James J. Byrne, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul, opened the first chapter meeting…
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Humility: Step 3
The third step of humility is that we submit to another person in obedience for the love of God, imitating Christ who became obedient even unto death. My co-teacher’s ninth grade son asked her repeatedly over several days to come to his Friday evening basketball game in Hugo, about 45 miles away. Naomi gets off…
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Oblate Column for March Newsletter on Benedictine Hospitality
When most of us think of the Benedictine value of Hospitality, we are drawn to Chapter 53 of The Rule in which Benedict states: “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” During my initial Oblate formation, when I first read these words, I interpreted them to mean that each guest was…
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What is Generativity?
July 2000
Generativity is a concern for people besides self and family that usually develops during middle age. It is also a need to nurture and guide younger people and contribute to the next generation.
10 propositions about the psychology of generativity...
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Reflection: Generativity
Part 1:
Generativity is not a word we usually use in conversation. However, it is one that is worthwhile to know as it signifies wisdom. A quick glance at Wikipedia tells us:
“The term generativity was coined by the psychoanalyst, Erik Erikson
in 1950 to denote a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation.”
“Wow!” That could be quite an undertaking. Our children stand to inherit great environmental and social problems
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