In her book Listen with the Heart, Sister Joan Chittister writes that The Rule of Benedict “does not ask for
Daily Grace
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
For centuries and centuries, people have observed Lent with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. That second one, fasting, is where the
Wading through emotions
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh (Luke 6:21). This beatitude promise from Luke leaves space for weeping
Watch and pray
Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this
Walking with neighbors
Today begins the season of Lent, which means I’ll try to listen to the Lord a bit more. Sometimes I catch