We know that even in the 6th century, Lent was part of the Liturgical calendar. In Benedict’s Rule, written around 530 AD, chapter 49 gives us his instructions on the Observance of Lent. Benedict tells us, “The life of a monastic ought to be a continuous Lent.” It is natural for us to be eager
Several years ago, I came to Eagle Pass which was a medically underserved area. At that time, it was a tiny town across from Piedras Negras. Medical personnel from both areas worked together to keep both communities healthy and safe. Health Fairs were held on both sides of the border. If we were to eradicate
This is a letter from a Sister Clara, a Benedictine Sister in Ukraine. It was sent on February 24, 2025 to Sister Lynn McKenzie, President of the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica, to which the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne belong. PAX Dear Sister Lynn, Today marks the third anniversary of the beginning of the war.
I never cease to be distressed at the pain and suffering which we humans can inflict on each other. The second commandment of our Lord is to love our neighbor as ourselves. I sometimes think it must sound naïve, and a bit too unworldly, to speak of basing a social and political system on mutual
Happy New Year! Blessings to you, your loved ones, and to all in 2025!
“To Everything there is a Season” We see the seasons change every year and most people have a favorite season. Fall has a special place in my heart. I am not sure why. Many parts of south Texas do not display the beautiful foliage change every year that happens in other parts of the country.
Today begins the season of Advent, the holy time of waiting in faith and hope for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. At the time of Jesus’ birth there was fear and violence in the world, especially in the land of his birth. As we know, this is still true in so many parts
A common prayer most Christian traditions have is the Our Father. And it seems to me that it is a very apropos prayer in these days in our nation. St. Benedict has us pray it at least twice a day in our communal prayer “because thorns of contention are likely to spring up.” In Chapter
The following is an excerpt from a Sermon delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL – November 17, 1957. Let it be a reminder to love one another. Martin Luther King, Jr. says “Another way that you love your enemy is this: When the opportunity presents itself for
It is with heavy hearts that the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne announce the closing of our Omega Retreat Center at the end of June 2025. “Our community’s decision to close the retreat center was not an easy one”, said Sister Bernadine Reyes, OSB, Prioress. “Omega has been an oasis for retreat groups and individuals seeking