Benedictine Oblates of Nebraska

Tag: Psalms

  • Preparing Our Hearts

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    David M. Frye
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    Preparing 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…

  • “Like a Weaned Child”—Seeking Humility

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    David M. Frye
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    Reflection 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.…