Thanksgiving? ...by Sr. Dorothy
Our Sr. Paz was not with us this year to celebrate Thanksgiving. On the evening of Saturday, November 23, she received a phone call from her family: her mother had unexpectedly passed, following a fall earlier in the day. This was shocking news for her and all of us. Sr. Paz left early the next day to join her family in California.
Advent Statio ...by Sr. Julian
Statio. It’s a different kind of word; almost seems incomplete, like it should be station or stationary or something. Statio is a Latin word (pronounced "staht-see-oh) meaning station or position. One early use was a Roman stopping place where travelers could find shelter and change horses. Over time it has become known as a pause or transition.
Friendship ...by Sr. Dorothy
It was my turn to post on our blog this past week, but I had company and just couldn’t find time or attention to do it. I was enjoying being with my friend too much! How do two people get to be friends? It can happen in many different ways, as we may realize when we stop to think about it.
El Dia de los Muertos | Day of the Dead ...by Sr. Paz
The Day of the Dead is here. I am really excited about it. It is a bittersweet celebration. It is like sugar, salt, lime and tequila, which sounds like a weird combination, but tastes great as a margarita! I am so excited because finally this year I am facilitating a retreat about my favorite celebration. This celebration reminds me of my colorful culture with their smells of food and flowers to honor the memories of our deceased loved ones.
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Space and Privacy ...by Sr. Julian
When I was growing up, ‘space’ meant outer space: galaxies, planets, even black holes. I became curious about the time when ‘space’ began to mean something personal. Around 1963, cultural anthropologist Edward Hall began identifying various forms of distance (Proxemics: “study of the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others”). Later, Neuropsychology came along and began to investigate ‘space’ in its extrapersonal, peripersonal and percutaneous forms.
Putting It All Together ...by Sr. Monika
Life is just not easy. Life is life--with its challenges, problems, peaks of enjoyment, and depths of despair--no matter what lifestyle you choose or where you live. I happen to live in a monastery, and I know this lifestyle is no refuge from the “cares of the world. ” So when I need a refuge, I turn to a jigsaw puzzle and let the puzzle process teach me its wisdom.
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Doers of the Word ...by Sr. Dorothy
In a recent post on his blog, Seattle Archbishop Paul Etienne wrote about the Synodal journey and about St. James. James was not one to say “I believe” and then sit on his laurels. He was clear that faith and belief in the love of Jesus and the grace of God were not enough for a Christian.
Mother Ocean
Our ocean mother covers almost 75% of our earth with her mantle of water! From these massive and majestic ocean bodies we receive so many gifts: marine life, the enjoyment of beauty beyond measure, oxygen from photosynthesis (the breath of life), nutrients, weather and climate influences, a source of transportation, a source of food, a source of swimming and recreational activities--and the list goes on and on! Our oceans bring us joy too! Recently I had the opportunity to enjoy the…
The Visitation ...by Sr. Dorothy
Have you ever had a dream so strong you were determined to make it come true? Maybe you worked hard for a while and then little by little you got distracted by things that happened, people you met, the little irritations of your work, all the busy-ness of everyday life. Does that mean your dream is dead or has disappeared? Not if it’s something you really care about.
Benedictine Liturgy ...by Sr. Monika
A Benedictine's life centers on living out the Gospel within community, prayer both communal and personal, and service to the neighbor. The particular prayer we pray together is the Liturgy of the Hours, a celebration of the annual and weekly cycles of the church year, with their seasons and feasts. The Liturgical Year At St. Placid we have a rotation of sisters who plan weekly liturgies for Mass.
