By Sister Marianne Burkhard, OSB
The 3 wise men who appear in Bethlehem from the Orient have always fascinated me. I see them mainly as spiritual seekers. Continue Reading
By Sister Marianne Burkhard, OSB
The 3 wise men who appear in Bethlehem from the Orient have always fascinated me. I see them mainly as spiritual seekers. Continue Reading
By Sister Stefanie MacDonald, OSB
Visit the monastery this time of year and you might be surprised. All our Christmas decorations are still up! Christmas music is still playing!
That’s because the Church celebrates Christmas until the Baptism of Jesus next Monday. We also celebrate Epiphany for a week. Not too much time for such a momentous event! Continue Reading
Now the Magi have arrived at the Baby’s side, bearing Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Gifts fit for a king. What did this mean? Continue Reading
Today we celebrate one of the Church’s most beautiful feasts, Epiphany. Can you imagine the three wise men traveling to find Jesus and give him their gifts? The drama of their journey in evading Herod and those working against them, their faith and determination to find Jesus and, finally, being saved by the Star. What a dramatic story! Continue Reading