Tonight another candle dances in our Advent wreath and calls out to us, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” With the ears of our hearts awakened, let us hear what the Spirit says to us. How attentive are we to that still, small voice that calls to us from within: “Come my children, listen to me”? Let stillness quiet
This evening we light our first Advent Candle. The first glimmer of light and hope shimmers in the twilight and beckons us to look deep – deep within our being. What does the spark of God’s Presence reveal to our inner eyes? For what are we living? Or better, for whom are we living? What if, this first week of
November 21, 2021: A Reflection for the 34th Sunday in O.T., Christ the King, Year B John 18:33b-37 My kingdom does not belong to this world. (Jn 18:36) Jesus, you are a king unlike any king that has existed. You exercise your kingship differently than the earthly monarchs to which we have become so accustomed. Your authority is not fashioned
November 14, 2021: A Reflection for the 33rd Sunday in O.T., Year B Mark 13:24-32 In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates. (Mk 13:17) This is a Gospel that needs a broader vision in order to grasp it. It took many years for me to hear it proclaimed without
November 7, 2021: A Reflection for the 32nd Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 12:38-44 “This poor widow has given more than all the others.” (Mk 12:43) If ever we wondered what whole-hearted love looked like, today’s Gospel of the poor widow offers us a glimpse. Leaving aside the question of whether it was prudent to give away the last
October 31, 2021: A Reflection for the 31st Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 12:28b-34 “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
October 24, 2021: A Reflection for the 30th Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” (Mk 10:51) He sat there in his usual spot by the side of the road. Passersby would notice his dust-covered clothes and his cupped hands
October 17, 2021: A Reflection for the 29th Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 10:35-45 For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mk 10:45) At times, the apostles almost take your breath away with their audacity and naivete. This time it’s James’ and
We hosted a Monastic Experience Weekend (MEW) October 1-4 for young women interested in our monastic way of life. The last time we’d offered one of these vocation weekends was in February 2019, pre-COVID. The women who attended our 2021 weekend were both from Arizona and drove up to our front door just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday. B. and
Step away from the noise and into the rhythm of monastic life. If you’re a Catholic woman discerning your path, our Monastic Experience Weekend offers a rare opportunity to explore contemplative life at Santa Rita Abbey.
Friday, October 4 – Monday, October 7