Recent Stories
JAMES BEHRENS: God has not abandoned us, He shines through our service to each other
Many of the first readings at our Masses these weeks are taken from the Acts of the Apostles.
JAMES BEHRENS: After weary road trip, monk happy to come home to monastery
The rain started falling early in the morning and continued all through the day. It was a downpour for a good part of the day.
JAMES BEHRENS: Springtime renews our hope in Jesus
Spring renews our hope. Every spring brings with it the promise of new beginnings.
JAMES BEHRENS: Childhood home brings back fond memories
Visit to my childhood home brings back fond memories. A few years ago, I returned to the house where I had spent much of my youth.
JAMES BEHRENS: Our lives change, but God in His love remains constant
Recently we had our annual retreat, and we enjoyed it.
JAMES BEHRENS: No need to wait for God, He's already here
No need to wait for God -- He's already here. I have taken a lot of photographs over the years.
JAMES BEHRENS: Only God can soften our need for vengeance
A friend of mine practiced law. I used to enjoy chatting with him and his wife after Mass on Sunday mornings.
JAMES BEHRENS: Meaning of life can be found in acceptance, forgiveness of others
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord (Isaiah 55:8).
JAMES BEHRENS: Lent a time for us to grow closer to the grace of God
Many of the parables of Jesus use examples He took from nature to stress the nature and importance of the human heart. It is not merely an organ that wondrously pumps blood through the body, sustaining life.
JAMES BEHRENS: Nothing unusual about yoga retreat at the monastery
Nothing unusual about a yoga retreat at the monastery.