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By Sr. Fidelis We’ve had two beautiful days at the Community of Jesus on Cape Cod….not a cloud in the sky, and the sun a true disk, arching through its course. St. Gregory’s hymn for Wednesday Vespers speaks eloquently of … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other I’m sometimes tempted by the concept of “alone.” It’s very appealing (and elusive) to one who’s called to live with sixty sisters! While being alone has benefits, when demanded, it seldom produces the hoped-for result. (That … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Fruits of the earth Tuesday’s Vespers hymn at the Community of Jesus reminds us of the third day of Creation, where God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other There’s a once popular song called On a Clear Day, whose words read in part: On a clear day, rise and look around you And you’ll see who you are. You can hear from far and … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis The Weekday Vespers Hymns Last week we looked at Lauds hymns and discussed the fact that throughout the week, light, dawn, and the dispelling of darkness are the themes throughout. The Vespers hymns, however, mirror the days of … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other I have great admiration for those who fix broken things. Carrying a metal box filled with mysterious objects, they arrive prepared for any task. The Psalmist speaks of a broken spirit and a broken and contrite … Continue reading →

A beautiful day in Barga, Italy at the Mount Tabor Ecumenical Centre for Art #amp; Spirituality with Jon M Sweeney, Mark Burrows, and Monsignor Timothy Verdon learning about St. Francis.

June 22 Echoes of Eternity Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. James 4:3 Desires granted, desires denied—both flow from My sovereign will. You see and recognize My goodness in … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Splendor Paternae Gloriae The Office of Lauds, traditionally sung at dawn, is filled throughout with references to both the light and the #quot;Light.#quot; We take for granted that we can have light today at the flip of … Continue reading →