Hello, there. My name is Mao. I am an 11-year-old male feline, at least I think that’s how old I am. I want to join the Feline Cloister because Aunt Jane (Amma) wants me to. I had been thinking about the idea, too, but had some reservations about whether or not I...
Moments of God’s Glory The Challenge of Finding Moments of God’s Glory I will be honest. On one level this sounds scary. Remember the story of Elijah who encountersGod in the sound of “sheer silence”? (1 Kings 19:11-13) That story always gives me chills. ...
Awareness of God’s Presence Reflections from Amma Jane Awareness of God’s Presence Make me aware, O God, of the eye that beholds me, the hand that holds me, the heart that loves me, the Presence that enfolds me. David Adam,Power Lines: Celtic Prayers...
Living in the Present Moment Hello. Novices and friends. In July, 2023, I spent a wonderful week in a hermitage at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota. This was my fifth retreat with the wonderful sisters. I would like to share what I discovered...
Amma Jane’s Sabbatical Reflection – January 2023 “Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God.” The Rule of St. Benedict, Prologue Verse 9a Hello and welcome to a Amma’s reflection on a sabbatical taken in January 2023. I (Br. Ricky,...
