by AbbessJane | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Purpose of the Tool: To be present to the moment through the senses. Background on the Tool: We need ways that we can open to the glory that is saturating all of life, especially when we are worried, tired, distracted or discouraged. Gratitude moves us out of the...
by AbbessJane | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Travel – Searching for the Holy Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God. Prologue 9a In the Rule Benedict reminds us that God’s presence is...
by AbbessJane | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Purpose of the Tool: To help us look for God’s presence as we travel and in our daily lives. Background on the Tool: God reaches out to us in all the experiences of life, assuring us of God’s grace and presence and offering experiences as teachers of wisdom and...
by AbbessJane | Jun 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Stuff!! To provide for laundering and night wear, every monk will need two cowls and two tunics, but anything more must be taken away as superfluous. RB 55.10-11 Ever feel like you have too much stuff? The wake-up call started once again when John and I...
by AbbessJane | Jun 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Purpose of the Tool: To help us let go of behaviors that reinforce the collection of stuff. Background on the Tool: Acquisition is a robber of the spirit that creates a mindset and environment lacking spaciousness and peace. Instead, we can choose to practice...
