St. Benedict and Conversion
“The Benedictine vow of conversatio morum is a renewal of the baptismal vow. It is an absolute decision that I want to die and rise with Christ, and that I renounce all seductive counterfeits.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“The Benedictine vow of conversatio morum is a renewal of the baptismal vow. It is an absolute decision that I want to die and rise with Christ, and that I renounce all seductive counterfeits.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“How do you allow obedience to set you free in your daily life?” Fr. Derek Sakowski offers a reflection on obedience and the rule of St. Benedict.
Fr. Derek Sakowski reflects on the gift of authentic, Christian hospitality.
Moderation has a seasoned way of wisely tempering zeal, and obedience a way of stretching us to do the things of God which go counter to the way we might decide to do things by way of our own preferences.
The third part of a series on Benedictine Spirituality with Fr. Boniface Hicks.
The second part of a series on Benedictine Spirituality with Fr. Boniface Hicks.
Part I of a series on Benedictine Spirituality explores our need to cultivate silence and listening.
Fr. Boniface Hicks explains his calling to the Benedictine way of life.
There are two ways the Lord creates space for Himself: He empties us, then He increases our capacity by expanding us.
St Bernard and Coming to the Fullness of Love (Memorial of St Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor of the Church) St Bernard built a