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How to Love God in 5 Steps
Saints, psalmists and prophets have all referenced love of God as being akin to great romance.
Whether romance or friendship, love for God is based on relationship.
And relationship takes time, attention and commitment.
“The only way I can explain it is in human terms,” Sister Ruth Ksycki, OSB says.
“Building a relationship with God is like becoming good friends with someone.”
Here’s how:
Praying the Lord’s Prayer … Meaningfully
The Lord’s Prayer might be the most important Christian prayer ever written.
Given to us by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord’s Prayer shows us both how to pray and what to pray for. It shows us how to live our lives. Continue Reading
Celebrate Your Own Saints!
Sister Stefanie places a vigil light in front of the Memorial Wall.
By Sister Mary Core, OSB
When I was growing up I loved All Saints Day, probably mostly because we didn’t have school.
It also gave me a chance to review – and enjoy – my Halloween trick-or-treat stash.
I still love All Saints Day and All Hallows Eve, but for different reasons! Continue Reading
Week #4: The Moral of the Story?
One of the ways Ove shut others out was to talk only to his deceased wife … and plan ways to be with her again by killing himself.
Well, we had our last discussion on A Man Called Ove and we decided the old curmudgeon is likable after all.
Like every other week, there was lots to discuss! Continue Reading
Week #3: Learning to Love Ove
By Sister Mary Core, OSB
Who would have guessed that we would grow fonder of Ove … and yet we have! Continue Reading
Part 9: 3 Ways to Practice Hospitality
Sister Stefanie MacDonald plays with a young monastery guest.
Maintaining a welcoming stance is sometimes a little challenging. We don’t always feel like it!
Nevertheless, we are called to hospitality for good reason.
By greeting all as Christ, we keep our own hearts soft. We invite others to respond with openness and gentleness. And we extend God’s own welcome into the world.
Sister Stefanie MacDonald offers this 3-part method for practicing hospitality with everyone. Continue Reading
Week #2: Coming to Know the Real Man
Ove and Parvaneh as depicted in the movie.
By Sister Mary Core, OSB
This session we began our discussion with heavy hearts, praying for the victims of the Las Vegas Shooting, and the continued suffering of the victims of earthquakes, hurricanes, and wild fires. Continue Reading
Part 8: Put a Candle in Your Window
Sister Catherine Cleary prepares for guests at Benet House.
Hospitality opens the door of the human heart.
It makes way for deep connection.
And although we cannot expect mutual welcome, we can expect change to occur for both. Continue Reading
Week 1: What a Sourpuss!
A “Cat Annoyance” … according to Ove.
Sister Mary Core, OSB
Our first discussion of A Man called Ove was delightfully interesting! Continue Reading
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