I wanted to take some time, not so much to plot out what I would write, but to write from a center of balance and hope. I do not want to write a political polemic--that would not be appropriate for this website. I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat and am critical of both parties; I will never find a party or political ideology in which I would feel at home. But as a Cistercian monk, as a … Continue Reading

The Background: You don't need this post to realize that posts have slowed down in the last month. It's not from a lack of news but a lack of time; it's a question of being practical. On Monday 17 July, we began celebrating on weekdays, as we do on Sundays and non-work days, Lauds in its entirety. On weekdays, we then have a brief break: the ordained monks vest, candles are lit, lights turned … Continue Reading