Tag Archives: Monk

Eve Meets Our Blessed Mother

Posted on March 29, 2020 by

In this beautiful image, we see Eve sad and down trodden, the serpent, the epitome of evil, is wrapped around her leg signifying the human family is still chained to the trappings of this world. As Eve clings to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Long Silence

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

Indeed… It has been a long silence. Not an intentional silence, but rather a silence imposed by a series of circumstances which began on October 1st, and set off a most unfortunate chain of events which greatly impacted my health … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Litany to the Sacred Heart

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

I created this Litany many years ago for YouTube so you will see where we use to be called the Hermits of St. Giles. Now, of course we are named Hermits of the Holy Cross which more closely reflects our … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Suffering, An Ingredient in God’s Grace

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

“It is now the hour for you to wake from sleep, for our salvation is closer than when we first accepted the faith. The night is far spent, the day draws near, so let us cast of deeds of darkness … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Rule of Peace

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

I read an article this morning from and on-line website called, Truth and Charity Forum. As a Benedictine Oblate, I was moved by the Author’s insights into The Rule of St. Benedict regarding Peace. Everything about the Rule speaks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

A Vocation to Embrace Suffering

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

A Vocation to Embrace Suffering – How can such a Calling possibly be Realized, Fully Accepted, and Lived Out by Anyone who is of Sound Mind and is in a state of basic Psychological wholeness and Emotional wellness? This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Calendar Religion or Religion of the Spirit?

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

April will be a month of Catholic Holy Days starting with Palm Sunday.  Catholics and Christians everywhere will be planning which Holy Day Services they will be attending, and who will be coming over for Easter Dinner. In my meditation … Continue reading →

Posted in Hermits of the Holy Cross, Thoughts in Solitude | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Contemplating The Paranormal

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Greetings to You, I am sorry for not writing sooner. I have been somewhat in a slump these last couple of months. I have not been inspired to do much of anything productive . I wait for that spark to … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality & Prayer, Thoughts in Solitude | Tagged , | 2 Comments