Take a tip from the monastics—make it a habit to indulge in the “great” or “grand” silence. You won’t regret it. Draw Near to God
Whether at the beginning of a new liturgical year, or any other time during the year, we can benefit from taking a look at where
St. Benedict, in his rule for monasteries tells monks, “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” (RB 4: 20) That’s good
“They’re driving me nuts!” Haven’t we all thought this at one time or another? Just how do we deal with others—in our family, our circle
Conversion–not just a one-time event, but continual–that’s what we’re all called to. Most of us may not have dramatic conversion stories such as St. Paul’s.
According to many vegans, plant-based diets are growing in popularity throughout North America and Europe. According to my grocery store’s allocation of space, vegetable-based faux
Not that many years ago, 21 men showed what it means to prefer nothing whatever to Christ. Twenty of them, Coptic Christians, refused to apostatize
It’s such a simple thing–praying before meals–but something that people don’t always do when eating, especially in public. This, in spite of the spiritual benefits
Experience a more meaningful Lent this year! Make it truly transformative–get out of the humdrum routine of past Lents. Chapter 49 of the Rule of
“Do not grumble,” St. Benedict tells his monks. (RB 4:39) The first time he mentions this is in the fourth chapter of his rule for
Discussions with others can, for many of us, become occasions of sin. The more invested in our opinion we are, the more sensitive the issues
Jim Blum, a member of the Oblates of St. Benedict, began operations at My Father’s House in Denver in 2018. After serving 20 years in
We can always benefit from exchanging bad habits for good habits, no matter when we begin. And any time in Advent is a great time to do
