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Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia! Let all creation praise and exult in the wonders of this holy solemnity! Death begets life, darkness begets light, evil begets goodness, despair is turned to hope, the impossible becomes possible, and sorrow is turned to joy. Let us indeed be . . .
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Back to topOn October 7th Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed St. Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the Church. Some may wonder . . .
Portion and inserted section of Stained Glass Window of St. Hildegard
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Back to topThis icon of Pentecost written by +Sr. Mary Charles McGough, O.S.B. of our Community greets us as we enter the Chapel for Solemn Evening Prayer on Saturday. . . . [Icon of Pentecost Copyright © St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN. Icon of Pentecost written by +Sister Mary Charles McGough]
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Back to topEarth Day is celebrated every April and reminds us to be aware and appreciative of our earth’s natural environment and what we can do to protect Mother Earth. This day reminds me of stewardship which has been a Benedictine value for over 1500 years. . . .
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Back to topThis is a favorite scripture of mine which comes to mind particularly during this Easter season, especially as the waters are rushing down hills and mountains into the lakes and rivers, and as spring is trying to break forth . . .
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Back to topI need reminders of the Lenten season and what it means to me. Fortunately there are helps surrounding me. As I enter the chapel, I see the African milk-tree, also known as the cathedral cactus. I don’t get too close to it because . . .
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Back to topAs I was walking on the road behind the Monastery, I was in awe of the white, silent, pure and unsullied snow. Many of us had anxiously and nostalgically waited for the snow to come – never believing that we would even say or think such a thought in winter’s past! Now the immaculate new snow of . . .
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Back to topAs we enter the gathering place of our Chapel, a colorful rainbow is sighted with our Lenten theme scripted upon it: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Our God is faithful to us through all of life – the good times, as well as the stormy times. In the reading for the first Sunday of Lent . . .
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Back to topEach day there are a variety of options before us such as: Should I keep this sweater or donate it to Goodwill? Should I throw these Christmas cards away or keep them? Should I get up and pray or stay in bed awhile longer? Should I speak to someone who has offended me or avoid them? So many choices . . .
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Back to topAs I looked out the lounge window overlooking Lake Superior, I saw a magnificent sunrise! I went to get my camera and opened the lounge door to get a better picture from the balcony. I quickly took two pictures . . .
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Back to topSt. Scholastica was known as the twin sister of St. Benedict, founder of Western monasticism. We know of her through . . .
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Back to topI’ve been reflecting on Mary as a model for the New Year and a model for peace. Mary is the Mother of God, the mother of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace who came among us to establish the Kingdom of Peace where persons, nations, and all creation are to live in accord. Peace is a state of . . .
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