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Aging Gracefully
Aging Gracefully Written by Kami Pohl, OblSB On a crisp fall night in Dallas, TX in the late 1970’s, I gathered with my grandparents, parents, brothers, aunt and uncle for a special celebratory dinner. I don’t remember if I was excited because this was a nicer restaurant than we normally patronized, but I vividly recall…
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Summer Vacation Journal
On Monday, August 15, 2022, the Feast of the Assumption, I drove 200 miles north with my mother to a favorite summer resort on Leech Lake, near Walker, Minnesota (my mother’s home town). She was going to her High School Class of 1951 reunion later that week and we had planned to stay together at the resort to enjoy the last days of summer.
Seeing What’s There
My wife has this plant from South Africa—a “bush lily” or something like that—and it only blooms when the temperature and light are juuuust right. When the flowers happen, though, they look unreal to me; like God gave some kid the box of cosmic crayons and said to have fun. I call them “the cartoon…
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Benedictine CARE Wellness Program
NEW Benedictine CARE Wellness Program Launching in September! Written by Teri Rose, OBlSB The pastor walks over to the elder and asks: “Why is it our place to talk about wellness, can’t we leave that to the doctors?” The elder replied: “Because care for the Temple itself must include those that know where to point…
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Community Retreat Reflection – June 2022
Community Retreat Reflection Written by Benedictine Center Staff On June 13, 2022, the Monastic Community gathered in the dining room of St. Paul’s Monastery for their annual week-long retreat, led by Father Matt Linn, SJ: “The Beatitudes: Key to Peace and Healing in the Worst of Times in our Benedictine Spirituality.” The Oblates of St.…
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Father Matt Linn, SJ
Benedictine Associate's Reflection on Father Matt Linn, SJ Written by Sister Karen Sames, OSB, Benedictine Associates Director The Benedictine Associates are in the midst of transitions. Whether it is changing our permanent address or changing semesters at school, or changing to cabin schedules. We have daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly transitions. By the grace of…
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Still Life With Moon
Still Life With Moon Mary Elizabeth Ilg, Co-Director, Benedictine Center On Sunday, May 15, everything seemed to change; there was some kind of transformational shift. After six months of winter, it was finally spring in Minnesota with green buds on the trees, blue sky, and a cavalcade of tulips. I went for an afternoon drive to…
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Easter Blessings from the Benedictine Center
Easter Blessings from the Benedictine Center Written by Mary Elizabeth Ilg, Co-Director of the Benedictine Center [caption id="attachment_11739" align="aligncenter" width="624"] Photo from Catholic News Agency[/caption] EASTER BLESSINGS from the Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery! May the power of the Risen Christ transform your lives and fill your hearts with peace and joy. Several of…
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The Spirit is Very Much Alive!
The Spirit is Very Much Alive! Written by Travis Salisbury, OblSB Last month witnessed the celebration of two Benedictine feast days: St. Frances of Rome, and the Transitus of St Benedict. St. Frances of Rome is celebrated by the Church on March 9. She is the patron saint of oblates—in addition to being patron of…
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