On Friday, I will continue my Franciscan journey in New York. I am excited to be there. I look forward to living with the brothers out there and engaging in new forms of ministry.
But these last two weeks, I have been on vacation – a break from community life. As I transition from one community [...]
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A contemplative vacation
Posted in Franciscan, brother jacob, christianity, contemplation, nature, prayer on July 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
the quiet
Posted in Franciscan, St. Francis, brother jacob, christian life, community, excerpt, quotation on June 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
While it may not be the truest joy in the Franciscan sense, a quiet house after a Sunday out is very close – and rare. Most weekends at this time, after our various church visits and outings, the house is bustling. 60 Minutes would attract its followers into the common room. The doorbell [...]