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By Sr. Fidelis This week’s Communion Chant coincides with this Sunday’s Gospel Reading from John. Dicit Dominus in Mode 6 could be called a “mini” drama! The story begins with Jesus speaking to the servants at the wedding at Cana, telling … Continue reading →

A month ago today Yoshio Inomata, one of our vowed brothers, entered the paradise chapter of his life. Yoshio is from Japan, so in addition to the usual monastic traditions around the liturgies and proceedings, we knew there would be … Continue reading →

By Faithful Finch I love it when things fall into place when I’ve been trying to figure something out. That happened for me today. I haven’t been able to get the central work of Frammenti, our present art exhibit, out of … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis *Please scroll to bottom of this post for an exciting announcement! The Advent/Christmas Season came to a close yesterday with the celebration of the Solemn Feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. This feast marks … Continue reading →

By Melodius Monk Ever ask yourself the question, is this all life has to offer? Coming off the “holiday” season (you know the one that was supposed to make you feel peace and joy?) or the start of the New … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis …. and have come with gifts to worship the Lord”. This simple Communion for the Solemn Feast of Epiphany is a gem in miniature.  A wonderful example of Mode 4, the first phrase literally “paints” a picture … Continue reading →

We received a beautiful Christmas card with a picture of Mary & Joseph, and the shepherds huddled in light  around Baby Jesus and the words, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” I put it up on our bathroom mirror to … Continue reading →

By Sr. Spero The Christmas message can seem like a paradox. On one level, it’s the story of a young pregnant girl who is forced by her government to travel many miles in difficult and crowded conditions, and then give … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis The Lauds Antiphons for Christmas Day and Week begin with an amazing question: “Whom did you see, shepherds?” The drama of the text is heightened as a second question follows. “Speak: Announce to us who has appeared … Continue reading →