Category: Reflection
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A Reflection on My Life and Holy Spirit
Read More: A Reflection on My Life and Holy SpiritReflection by Sharon Connor, Oblate of St. Benedict The Holy Spirit is my daily guide in preparation to meet our eternal God and the beginning of life on the way to heaven. Big Job and I am just a little speck on the earth working daily toward the heavenly place God has for me. My…
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Contemplative Practices
Read More: Contemplative PracticesAt the Lincoln Chapter gathering on September 11, 2016, Carol Olson, lead dean, shared a presentation on Contemplative Practices. A *.pdf version of the PowerPoint presentation is available to download.
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On Bended Knee
Read More: On Bended KneeReflection When the life-giving Word of God dwelt in human flesh, he changed it into that good thing which is distinctively his, namely, life; and by being wholly united to the flesh in a way beyond our comprehension, he gave it the life-giving power which he has by his very nature. Therefore, the body of…
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Preparing Our Hearts
Read More: Preparing Our HeartsPreparing Our Hearts I want to share a few insights about how we should prepare our hearts for the work that we do, with the help of Esther de Waal, Joan Chittister, Richard Foster, and others. During our group discussion this evening, we can talk about the “how to” of Benedictine work. Benedictine work is…
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Lectio Divina with St. Therese of Lisieux
Read More: Lectio Divina with St. Therese of LisieuxFrom a meditation by St. Therese of Lisieux Jesus called those he wanted, and they came to him. When he had gone up the hill, Jesus called those he wanted and they came to him. Jesus does not call those who are worthy to be called, but those he wants, or as Saint Paul says,…
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Consider the Wallaby
Read More: Consider the WallabyReflection Consider the Wallaby, Yes the funny looking miniature kangaroo The one who visited me in my dreamtime As I was preparing this reflection piece on silence. I was practicing silence, when this critter shows up. Why do you hop into my silent space … Disturbing my peace … Fixing a stare into my eyes?…
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“Like a Weaned Child”—Seeking Humility
Read More: “Like a Weaned Child”—Seeking HumilityReflection About four and a half years ago, I was struck by a kind of imbalance in my life. I felt the need to “do something” to cultivate more fruitful spiritual practices to ground my days. I’d accumulated a lot of knowledge and information about life in the Church—its liturgy, theology, history and biblical study.…
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Monasticism’s Attraction
Read More: Monasticism’s AttractionReading Jesus said, “Take no gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer deserves his food.” Matthew 10:9–10, RSV Reflection “We should not be surprised, therefore, that monasticism has always remained one of the most effective forms of Christian…
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Practice and Perseverance
Read More: Practice and PerseveranceReadings Proverbs 2:1–9 Psalm 1 Luke 14:27–33 Reflection Since early 2000, I have studied Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese art that adapts moves designed for self-defense into patterns that carry strange and wonderful names like “Crane Spreads Wings” and “Ride the Wild Tiger.” My teacher continues to remind me that practicing Tai Chi is just…
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A Reflection on My Life and Holy Spirit
Reflection by Sharon Connor, Oblate of St. Benedict The Holy Spirit is…
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Contemplative Practices
At the Lincoln Chapter gathering on September 11, 2016, Carol Olson, lead…