by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 24, 2023 | Monday Mewsings, Presence of God
An Account by Br. Ricky, Novice Master When Cloister members gathered to talk about their moments full of God’s Glory, everyone was there – the Benedictine sisters Nikki and Espy along with the Resident Novice. The Worldwide Novices had joined by Zoom. I...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 23, 2023 | Monday Mewsings, Novice Life Practices, Presence of God
A Personal Quiet Day or Retreat Hello, Novices! In the July 2023 issue of Monday Mewsings I shared my experience of being on retreat at St. Benedict’s Monastery-Feline, in Minnesota. To read about my retreat, tap your paw here. Worldwide Novice Shadow of...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 21, 2023 | Monday Mewsings, Novice Life Practices, Presence of God
Br. Ricky Reflects on His Retreat at St. Benedict’s – Feline: Finds Two Verses to Guide Us Every Day Prefer nothing whatever to Christ. RB 72.11 “…Seek first the reign and justice of God…” (Mt 6:33) RB 2.35 Hello, Novices! Amma and I flew...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 20, 2023 | Novice Life Practices, Ricky's Mewsings
Br. Ricky, OSB-FNovice Master Br. Ricky, Novice Master, is almost ready to begin a class on Chapter 49 – The Observance of Lent. Resident Novices are ready to give their reports on selections from this chapter of The Rule of St. Benedict. With lots of excited mewing...
by Br. Ricky OSB-F | Oct 19, 2023 | Balance, Monday Mewsings
The cloister members Sisters Nikki and Espy along with the Resident Novices are seated in a semi-circle around Br. Ricky in the Chapter Room. Hushed mews are heard as the felines anticipate the first discussion of how the Rule of St. Benedict can help humans. ...