by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Feb 16, 2026 | Novice Life Practices, Ricky's Mewsings
The Chapter Room is a-buzz with mews, meows and feline laughter. Sisters Nikki and Espy and the Resident Novices settle on their comfortable but not too comfortable cushions. On the Zoom screen Worldwide Novices wave and meow to each other. A couple barks are heard...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 24, 2025 | Felines Unpack the Rule of St. Benedict
“Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way;the love of Christ must come before all else.”RB 40-41 Hello, Reader. Welcome! Glad you’re here. Ever find an answer to a question by being right where you are? My “Ah hah” moment happened during a...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 16, 2025 | Humility, Presence of God, Ricky's Mewsings
Hello, Reader. Br. Ricky here with a couple questions for you. What’s your take on the book of Ecclesiastes? Do you find it puzzling? Or maybe even a tad depressing? My fur stands on end with the drone that “all is vanity.” Really?? The Vain History of “Vanity” The...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Mar 26, 2025 | Ricky's Mewsings
Hi. Br Ricky here. How are you doing with your Lenten discipline? Don’t be discouraged if you’ve had a lapse. Read on to learn how I helped Resident Novice Sebastian Thomas. I hope my suggestion will help you, too. As a monastic leader,Br. Ricky strives to...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Jan 1, 2025 | Novice Activities, Novice Activities - Novice Life Practices
Brother Ricky and the Novices invite you to join them in crafting your own Promise for 2025. Each Novice has researched the Rule to find helpful quotes for themselves and for their human. Ready to get started? Step 1: Find your Novice and click on the picture....