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 first posed...
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. Then there’s the smoking fire pot...
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...
Reflections from Amma JaneAwareness 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 About WorkHow do We Become Aware of God’s...
Br. Ricky Reflects on His Retreat at St. Benedict’s - Feline: Finds Two Verses to Guide Us Every DayPrefer nothing whatever to Christ. RB 72.11"…Seek first the reign and justice of God..." (Mt 6:33) RB 2.35Hello, Novices! Amma and I flew out to Minnesota in July...
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 about living in the present moment...
“Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God.” The Rule of St. Benedict, Prologue Verse 9aHello and welcome to a Amma's reflection on a sabbatical taken in January 2023. I (Br. Ricky, Novice Master) encourage you to read these slowly. Take your time over a...