FAITH…OR FEAR?
From time to time each one of us can confront a dilemma: do we step out and act from a perspective of faith? Or do we instead act out of a sense
of fear? Occasionally the fear is telling us something important. Occasionally it is warning us that we’re about to lose our way, about to violate our commitment to the Lord.
FEAR AND FATIGUE What a time we have all been having! What a challenging, difficult, demanding year! As if the pandemic were not enough, we’ve suffered through some of the worst fires in history in the West, and pummeling, unremitting hurricanes in the South and East. With all of this fatigue, and all of these…
Forgetfulness seems to be a regular part of my life these days. I’ve simply forgotten that deeper, more important reality in the midst of the daily work and responsibilities. Mindfulness, or remembering, is a major understanding in the Benedictine tradition, and in early Christianity, as well as in Buddhism and other religions. Fall 2022 Newsletter…
THE VIRUS OF FEAR In this time of pandemic, most of us take great precautions to avoid catching Covid-19. Yet we can’t help but worry. So how do we combat this virus of fear, or how do we at least seek to cope with it? Summer 2020 Newsletter in PDF format (1.1MB)
The past few months have been a time of challenges for us at the Hermitage, as well as challenges for our country and for the world at large. Challenges are everywhere. How do we respond? Or do we perhaps just react? Spring 2022 Newsletter in PDF
My One Companion is … darkness. We want joy, peace, happiness. But when these are unattainable, is it possible to make darkness, sadness, grief our companions? Summer 2019 Newsletter in PDF format (1.3MB)
PRAYER, AGAIN How often do we turn to prayer? When we are in crisis, or in any kind of need? Or are we able to bring our deepest fears, hopes, hurts, and dreams to God? Do we even believe it’s OK to do this? Spring 2023 newsletter PDF
