My time with the nuns at Corpus Christi Monastery, and my visit with family and friends, has come to an end and I am back in Alaska. While catching up on work at the office, and settling back into a routine, I’ve been left with much to think and pray about. During the past two […]
Pictures From Corpus Christi Monastery
June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The nuns at Corpus Christi Monastery, Menlo Park, have posted a couple entries to their blog with pictures taken during the week I was there. As I look at them and reflect on my time there, I find myself smiling and looking forward to returning, God willing, soon. Harvesting! – Some of the orchard and […]
Thoughts While “Inside”
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It is Wednesday, the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, and I’m already halfway through my visit at Corpus Christi Monastery. Of course, this won’t be posted until Monday at the earliest, as I am within the walls of the cloister and my internet connection is off (not that I mind). 🙂 I’ve had much […]
Long-Awaited Visit!
June 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It was exactly one week ago I was flying a red-eye to visit The Laboure Society in Minnesota. At this moment, I am once again sitting in an airport in the wee hours of the morning, this time headed south to California! I am thrilled to be spending a week with the nuns at Corpus […]
A Weekend with Laboure Society
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last Friday, I boarded a plane and flew all night to St. Paul, Minnesota. What followed were two grace-filled, jam-packed days of information and fellowship. The weekend was hosted by The Laboure Society, a non-profit organization founded by Cy Laurent. In 2003, he recognized the need to assist those who have discerned a call to […]
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