Lights of the World By Ian McCormack Queen Victoria called Harriet Monsell, the first mother superior of the Community of St. John Baptist, “an excellent person.” They met when the queen made the short journey from Windsor to Clewer for a visit. As she was shown round, the monarch noticed the sisters curtseying as they passed. She remonstrated with Mother Harriet, for … [Read more...] about March 26: Harriet Monsell, Monastic, 1883
monastic life
Book-Crafting Monks Adjust to New Technology
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald By design, monasteries reach for the heavens by keeping cloistered and living by their own, set-apart rhythms. But in today’s highly connected world, even monks are experiencing technological disruption as the digital revolution takes a toll on their cherished relationships with old-fashioned print books. The state of book-related crafts inside … [Read more...] about Book-Crafting Monks Adjust to New Technology
Behold God
The Rev. James Krueger is founder of Mons Nubifer Sanctus in Delhi, New York, a center for studying contemplative Christian life. He writes regularly at the center’s website. The Rev. Will Brown interviewed Fr. Krueger about his path to the contemplative life and what he wants to convey to other pilgrims.20 Minutes with James KruegerTell me about your spiritual journey. Where … [Read more...] about Behold God
Faithfulness and Success
Twenty Minutes with Mother MiriamBy Richard J. Mammana, Jr.Mother Miriam is the 18-year superior of the Community of St. Mary, Eastern Province, which has houses in Greenwich, New York, and Mzuzu, Malawi. Five sisters founded the community in 1865 and the Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter, Bishop of New York, received them as a monastic order.The sisters publish books (The Monastic … [Read more...] about Faithfulness and Success