On June 7, we solemnly celebrated the central mystery of our faith, namely, the Most Blessed Trinity. Thursday after this, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, or what is called Corpus Christi. (Some countries celebrate this on a Sunday after Trinity Sunday). What does this Feast mean? Why do we [...]
On June 7, the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Blessed Trinity, the central mystery of our faith, which also is the principal feast of our congregation. Our contemplative-missionary calling takes its origin in the mystery of the Trinity (cf. C.411). "It is our constant endeavor to glorify the triune God by responding to [...]
It is Autumn. I find this season very fascinating. Of course, all the four seasons - autumn, winter, spring and summer - have their own beauty and their own message and lesson to tell. We could learn much from each of them. These four seasons kind of express the cycle of our own life, [...]
Is that a squirrel over there, looking for food? Wait, I've got to get the camera. I hope he's still there when I get back. I was actually praying the rosary when I opened the door leading to the garden and spotted the squirrel. Since he was quite far, he did not see me. [...]
The Gospel today, Luke 6:6-11, speaks of Jesus doing good on a Sabbath. The Scribes and the Pharisees who were always looking for something to accuse him were very alert, watching his every move. Knowing their thoughts Jesus asked: "Is it allowed to do good on a Sabbath or not? To save someone's life or to destroy it?" [...]
We had our annual retreat from July 24-31 this year with Msgr. Jan Liesen, Bishop of Breda, Nl. The theme was about "God's Mercy" fitting for this Year of Mercy. To avail ourselves of the indulgence by passing through a Holy Door, before our Evening Prayer on the eve of our retreat, we assembled in [...]
Two apple trees in our garden had broken branches after a stormy night a few weeks ago. Though quite old already, they still bear much fruit. It was the type of apple that the Sisters like most - "Belle de Boskoop." After some time the other broken branch started to wither but the other continue [...]
We have a beautiful Pheasant-couple in our garden. How they came to us, we have no idea. They must have flown over our wall and simply stayed. We hear every now and then the rooster-like crowing of the male pheasant and we know that he is just around somewhere. At first, they were a little [...]
We've just finished our Morning Praise. As I went to my room for the meditation and opened the window to breathe in the fresh spring air, I was greeted by the loud chirping of so many birds. It was so beautiful. I stood still to listen to them, not wanting to disturb the enchanted moment. [...]
After the Christmas Season comes the Ordinary Time of the Year according to the Catholic Church's Liturgical Calendar. We also feel the difference, especially now that all Christmas decorations were removed and kept in their proper places. Seeing the free spaces where once the Christmas cribs and decorations had been, the house looks spacious and somewhat [...]
