New Year’s message from Ladybug
A number of people have asked how Ladybug is doing; they noticed that she hadn't posted anything for some time. I caught up with her as she was walking down the hall; she kindly sat down and agreed to dictate [...]
Repurposing (feline version)
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us (St. Francis, Canticle of the Creatures, 9 ) Ladybug, our lovable Feline-in-Residence, has been meditating on Laudato Si and increasing her efforts to reduce, reuse, [...]
A Poor Clare Little Library
Now open: our little library! Some monasteries are known for having substantial libraries with many valuable tomes. In contrast, Poor Clare monasteries tend to have small “working” libraries, in keeping with the sisters' desire to live simply. Our [...]
How is Ladybug?
Many of you have asked after Ladybug, our newest community member and official Feline-in-Residence. She’s really appreciated your interest in her welfare and recently expressed the desire to reach out a paw to the members of her growing fan club. [...]
Here and there
This past week, I discovered two unexpected objects that have brought me great joy, transporting me to a much-loved place and to memories of time spent with much-loved family members. The first object is technological: a Webcam. The second is [...]