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South Dakota Welcome

I noticed more and more motorcycles on I-90 as I approached South Dakota, but was amazed to find the rest-area just over the border filled with a Welcome Committee. Turns out the big gathering at Sturges begins on Monday. Thanks … Continue reading

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Reflecting on Renewal

It’s a month since I returned from the 5-week Rome Renewal Program.  I haven’t finished sorting out the small treasures of post cards and pamphlets I brought home – and I have barely begun to see how the hundreds of … Continue reading

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Kitchen service and the importance of chimneys

Image by **Mary** via Flickr A chance dinner conversation with Sister Kym Harris of Benedictine Monastery in Australia opened my eyes to a new aspect of The Rule of Benedict.  Monastics often chuckle about the provisions of Chapter 35: “No … Continue reading

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