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“Spirit of Benedict” In light of all that is happening in our country, I turned to our Benedictine tradition and specifically the spirit of Benedict, which is just as relevant today as it was in the sixth century. I have come to believe that Jesus gave us a mandate, “Love your neighbor as you love
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“To Everything there is a Season” We see the seasons change every year and most people have a favorite season. Fall has a special place in my heart. I am not sure why. Many parts of south Texas do not display the beautiful foliage change every year that happens in other parts of the country.
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“Our Immigrant Roots” How often have we heard the phrase, “We are all immigrants.” We may not have traveled here from another country, but our ancestors did. For this issue, we decided to honor our Immigrant Roots. Below is my recollection of my parents and grandparents, with an emphasis on my dad. Read our Summer
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“Recognizing Gifts” Once again, Advent is upon us. This church season offers us time to turn our attention to preparing our mind, heart, and soul to celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation. We call to mind God’s overwhelming generosity of gifting humanity by taking on “flesh,” living among us, and continuing to reveal the unfathomable
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“Let Peace Be Your Quest and Aim” In the Rule, Prologue 14-17, St. Benedict writes, “Seeking his workers in a multitude of people, God calls out and says again: Is there anyone here who yearns for life and desires to see good days? (Ps 34:13) If you hear this and your answer is ‘I do’,
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Our Benedictine Grounds – From Showplace to Sacred Space 1911-2022 Our fall issue of Benedictine Voice brings to mind the word gratitude. I am deeply grateful to all who journey with us, whether it’s been for a long time or a short while, and for the many blessings our community has received. Read our
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Spirit of Hospitality “Let Us Love One Another. As I reflect on the past three months since I was installed as Prioress, many wonderful things have taken place…” Read our Summer 2022 Benedictine Voice
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text font_family=”Maiandra OT GD Rm W01 Roman”]There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Click Benedictine Voice – Spring 2021 (pdf) to read more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Being Benedictine … In a Broken World” To be a Benedictine in any century and in any crisis is to be a person who listens deeply to her heart and to what is happening around her. St. Benedict makes this very clear with the first words of the Prologue to the Rule. “Listen, my