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As Christians we often speak of our commitment to pro-life matters.  Typically, the first specific pro-life issue that comes to mind is that of abortion.  This is understandable, as other pro-life issues obviously would not come into play if a child were refused the opportunity for birth, growth, and all the complexities that follow.  A

Outside the front door to our residence hall, a phenomenon happens each year that stirs my spirit. It is the blooming of one particular crocus. It reminds me so much of what living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky is really about overcoming. What makes it unique is that it is planted right next to

Discernment. Not a word you hear much, unless you live in a monastery that is. But in truth we do it every day. Oatmeal or peanut butter toast for breakfast? Pull weeds or clean closets today? Scripture or the Rule for Lectio? Those are everyday decisions you say, not discernment. Discernment is for “what does

This morning I started thinking about shadow boxes. You know, those picture frame type things that are really shelves so you can display three dimensional stuff. My eldest grandson has one in his room with his Lego® people in it. It was fun looking at the assembly of characters he thought was important enough to

Today is a community retreat day. The theme is the Monastic Instinct of Helpfulness. As is my habit, I was sitting in my room reading, meditating and writing in my prayer journal. I write my prayers in the form of a letter to Abba. It is conversational and helps me see the relationship between God