Susan Damon-Daniel

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We will miss Pope Francis’ courageous leadership in the church and in the world. Yet we are glad he is not suffering from his physical illness. Rest in peace ‘good and faithful servant.’

We know that even in the 6th century, Lent was part of the Liturgical calendar. In Benedict’s Rule, written around 530 AD, chapter 49 gives us his instructions on the Observance of Lent. Benedict tells us, “The life of a…

Several years ago, I came to Eagle Pass which was a medically underserved area. At that time, it was a tiny town across from Piedras Negras. Medical personnel from both areas worked together to keep both communities healthy and safe…

This is a letter from a Sister Clara, a Benedictine Sister in Ukraine. It was sent on February 24, 2025 to Sister Lynn McKenzie, President of the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica, to which the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne belong…

I never cease to be distressed at the pain and suffering which we humans can inflict on each other. The second commandment of our Lord is to love our neighbor as ourselves. I sometimes think it must sound naïve, and…

Happy New Year! Blessings to you, your loved ones, and to all in 2025!

Today begins the season of Advent, the holy time of waiting in faith and hope for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. At the time of Jesus’ birth there was fear and violence in the world, especially in the…

A common prayer most Christian traditions have is the Our Father. And it seems to me that it is a very apropos prayer in these days in our nation. St. Benedict has us pray it at least twice a day…