We spend most of this month in that time of joyful, eager, possibly stressful anticipation we call Advent. We are challenged by the numerous seasonal celebrations, the “holiday rush,” and…
With all the divisions in the world today, we are sorely in need of peacemakers. We can surmise that human nature and the state of the world were not much…
Healed and Thankful is artist Melani Pyke’s (melpyke.com) depiction of Jesus with the one man who returned in gratitude after being healed of leprosy. Interestingly, it is a painting the…
As I write these words, it is still several months until the print edition of this issue will be in our hands. Still, I eagerly await the opportunity to interact…
Paul Oman’s Parable of the Rich Fool (drawn-to-the-word.com) appears, at first glance, to be an agrarian-themed impressionist painting. After learning the painting’s title, the viewer gains further insight into the…
On this Feast of St. Benedict, may his witness draw us together in a shared commitment to peace in our hearts, our community, and our world. Prayer to St. Benedict…
As a Benedictine, one of my favorite stories in Scripture is Jesus’ visit to Martha and Mary’s house. This brief account in Luke’s Gospel allows us to consider how each…
Pentecost (from the Greek word pentēkostē, meaning “fiftieth”) is celebrated seven weeks and one day after Easter. But why? The Holy Spirit first came to the apostles and the Blessed…
A prayer in Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV God of steadfast love,we thank you for guidingthe selection of Pope Leo XIVto be the shepherd of your people. Endow him with…
Lord Jesus,you founded your Holy Church uponyour friend and servant, Peter. For millennia, your Spirit has guidedthe Church in selecting successorsto be the head of your Body on earth,leading it…
