Christmas in the Monastery ...by Sr. Julian
Although the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours are the essence of our Advent and Christmas seasons, we do manage to celebrate in other ways too! After a wonderful Thanksgiving feast prepared by our Chef Nico, we gather in our community room to draw Kris Kringle names. All during Advent, we keep the secret of whose name we have chosen and may offer special prayers and little gifts anonymously for this person.
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Dedication to the Work of God ...by Sr. Monika
Mother Teresa of Calcutta said, “Prayer is the mortar that holds our house together. ” Walter Burghardt said, quoting someone else, “Contemplation is a long, loving look at the real. ” St. Paul said, “Pray always. ” Teresa of Avila suggested that missing prayer is a mortal sin! And St. Benedict, a model of moderation, said, “Prefer nothing to the Opus Dei (e. i. the Work of God, referring to the Divine Office.
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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.
