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I Saw the Spirit Descend as a Dove: A Sign for the Lowly

A short reflection on today's Gospel

10 hrs ago • Lawain McNeil

A Short Reflection from the Desert Fathers

Jan 17 • Lawain McNeil

The Ability to Love is Within Each of Us

From the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great

Jan 15 • Lawain McNeil

All Wisdom Comes From the Word of God on High

From a Letter of Pope Saint Clement I to the Corinthians

Jan 13 • Lawain McNeil

The Baptism of the Lord

The Baptism of the Lord

Jan 11 • Lawain McNeil

Recent posts

Grace of the Spadeful

Early this morning, I was reading about a monastic tradition that, at first glance, seems rather macabre.

Jan 8 • Lawain McNeil

Today is the Feast Day of St. Raymond of Peñafort

Jan 7 • Lawain McNeil

Today is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Beginning the New Year with Mary, Mother of God and Queen of Peace

Jan 1 • Lawain McNeil

Seeking the Intercession of Joseph and Mary in the Spiritual Life

Deacon Tracy Jamison, OCDS, PhD

Dec 28, 2025 • Lawain McNeil

Homily for the Solemnity of Christmas - The Nativity of the Lord

Deacon Tracy Jamison, OCDS, PhD

Dec 25, 2025 • Lawain McNeil

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