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By Cantor We recently finished a series of chant classes in our community in which everyone joined a schola, prepared a chant, and taught it to the other scholas. It was amazing to see how various individuals came together in … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other I’m privileged this summer to be part of a once-a-week vocal class. Our teacher, to help us better convey the meaning of our song, assigns an interesting exercise. We choose an English translation of a sung … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk If I was asked to pick a graceful animal, the cow wouldn’t be first to pop into my head. But if you’ve ever seen a cow lie down — or run, (yes run, even gallop around the yard!) — you … Continue reading →

By Renaissance Girl I was working on a project the other morning — one that involved keeping careful count of an item, and therefore required my full concentration. My dog was with me, quietly hovering just on the edge of … Continue reading →

By Cantor “Even the dogs”  In 2007, I had the privilege of being part of a group of four cantors who spent the entire summer studying chant with Mary Berry in Cambridge, England. Dr. Berry taught us much about chant, … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other The Sisters do some early gardening work, and this morning, some of us planted seeds. When planting time ended, I washed my hands, changed clothes, and began my normal routine. Still planting seeds, but of another … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk Every time I hear Matthew’s account of Jesus walking on water I think of John Ortberg’s book, “If you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat.” It was some time in … Continue reading →

By Renaissance Girl Tucked behind the set of our theater production of “Julius Caesar,” I have had the unexpected privilege of hearing comments from the audience as they return to their seats after intermission. The set is outside in the … Continue reading →

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