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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 →

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 “Light.”  We take for granted that we can have light today at the flip of … Continue reading →

Paraclete authors Timothy Verdon, Jon Sweeney, and Mark Burrows meet up in Barga, Italy to begin a week long study retreat of St Francis. We##039;ll be looking at Francis through art, poetry, and prayer. Sponsored by Mount Tabor Books, a … Continue reading →

June 21 Echoes of Eternity Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Psalm 50:2 I take pleasure in providing blessings for My children. The beauty you see and enjoy is a gift of My love. You have … Continue reading →

June 20 Echoes of Eternity If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him? Matthew 7:11 My … Continue reading →