By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB

“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8: 1-11)

Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem where he will meet his death, and as he goes, he continues to attract crowds. People have assembled to hear him speak when suddenly the scribes and Pharisees bring forward a woman accused of adultery. Continue Reading

The word “Lent” actually literally means Springtime, the perfect season for renewal! Here’s Sister Mary’s Week #5 of the mini-retreat that will refresh your soul throughout Lent. Here’s a list of all of the weeks’ posts.

By Sister Mary Core, OSB

“Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not. See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19)

Marching forward is really difficult, if you’re always looking behind you … to the past. Continue Reading

The word “Lent” actually literally means Springtime, the perfect season for renewal! Here’s Sister Mary’s mid-week pick-me-up for the “mini-retreat” that will refresh your soul throughout Lent. Here’s a list of all of the weeks’ posts.

By Sister Mary Core, OSB

Earlier this week, we reflected on a verse from scripture that I love: “You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you. Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

Let’s reflect on the “walk humbly” part a little more.

Humbly means attentively, carefully, prudently, circumspectly, and yes, even submissively.  Continue Reading