Oct
Cloister Talks
Some of my favorite places to visit in the United States are the monasteries and abbeys that often line the most remote areas of the countryside. There’s something warm and inviting about a place dedicated to the perpetual seeking of Jesus and God’s presence in every occurrence and aspect of life. In Cloister Talks: Learning [...]
Although I am an avid reader, it’s unusual for me to give books as gifts. If I do, usually, it is because someone has asked for a specific title or tells me of a favorite author. Even then, gift certificates are far more comfortable for me to give away. Despite that, I did give away [...]
Jun
Finding Sanctuary
Apparently, I don’t watch enough television. I’ve never heard of the series The Monastery. Nor had I heard of the book Finding Sanctuary until I was working on cataloging Benedictine books this morning. As I prep each book for listing in our eventual online shopping system, I weigh it, read the blurbs, write a small synopsis or use [...]