• Frances of Rome was first a mother and wife. With her family members, she cared for the poor during a famine in Rome. She used all her resources to provide for them, and when those were depleted, she went begging for assistance. She lived a life of prayer and penance. After her husband’s death, she…

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  • The Thirst for Living Water During Lent

    The Scrutinies are a profound part of the journey for those preparing for the Easter Sacraments, bringing intense prayer to our Sunday liturgies as they approach the living waters of the Easter Vigil. Read to the end to discover a question for us to ponder together.

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  • Experiencing Divine Presence: Lessons from the Holy Land

    The Transfiguration offers powerful lessons for the journey of faith, inviting people to encounter God’s presence, listen to Jesus, and be transformed by his grace.

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  • Lessons from Jesus’ Fasting and the Eucharist

    We have entered into the forty days of Lent. In this post, I will explore the significance of the number forty and examine Saint Matthew’s first temptation of Jesus, and what it teaches us about our proper understanding of God.

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  • Discovering Lent through a Benedictine Lens

    Lent calls us to remember. Remember, the most important relationship that we have is rooted in God, whose love is so immeasurable and unfathomable. This love desires us as we are invited into the interior desert of our lives to be refashioned and renewed.

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