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March 2017

March 28, 2017

Joy in Dying, Looking Beyond the Light of Day

A friend with cancer shares with Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, that, though not happy,...

July 2016

July 08, 2016

Decompressing; Photos in a Garden

In all the violence and hate, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB offers a garden in...

July 05, 2016

Impatient to be Fed

Entitlement nearly halted communion and Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, barely recovered from an attitude...

April 2016

April 28, 2016

This is the Way, Walk in it?

There can be humor in difficult circumstances. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB offers up a...

March 2016

March 06, 2016

The Increasing Kindly Light of Lent

As women of a certain age, we come to embrace our eternity. Margaret Rose Rely,...

March 01, 2016

Demons Love a Well-swept House

Demons love open spaces where faith has not filled. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB asks,...

February 2016

February 18, 2016

Mercy and Full Moon Crosses

The journey of Lent brings growth with the increase of Light, and Margaret Rose Realy,...

February 11, 2016

Lent’s Perennial List, Fasting From

Lent and fasting go together in personal ways, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, offers a...

January 2016

January 27, 2016

Storms When Everything Went Dark

When a snow storm passed through, power was lost and fear set in. Margaret Rose...

January 19, 2016

Finding Treasure with Painted Pony Beans

Cleaning up the basement we can find objects that bring memories. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl...

January 12, 2016

Keep Shoveling, Dearie

During the winter, nights can be long. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, shares about the...

January 07, 2016

Cultivating God’s Garden through Lent

Lenten books are a great way to grow your faith. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB...

December 2015

December 29, 2015

Covering Ground, Unwilling to be Barren

Writing can be a challenge as Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, shares as she perseveres...

December 22, 2015

The Virgin Mary and Shadows

Do not be afraid?! Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, considers the Virgin Mary's wonder at...

December 18, 2015

The Prince of Peace and His Princess

Many have been abandoned or abused by parents. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, offers a...

December 01, 2015

Poverty of the Not-So-Obvious Poor

Christmas is a special time set aside to help the poor. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl...

November 2015

November 25, 2015

Oxymoron of an Anchoress on a Silent Retreat

Irony comes with its own fruits. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, reflects upon silence and...

November 12, 2015

Souls Guided Past Hell

In the process of death and the soul's departure from the body, Margaret Rose Realy,...

November 04, 2015

Prayers of a Spiritual Auntie

Children need prayers of protection from demonic influences. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, offers a...

October 2015

October 01, 2015

Autumn Days and Prayers in Aging

Autumn colors are vibrant this time of year, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, reflects on...

September 2015

September 01, 2015

Grounding when Panicked

You get panicked? Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, shares a five-step process for grounding from...

August 2015

August 26, 2015

5 Things of Beauty for Today

Need a break from all the badness? Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, offers a reprieve...

August 19, 2015

Devouring Christ

There is a harsh reality to consuming the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ....

August 12, 2015

A Murder of Crows

Forgiveness is difficult. Sometimes forgiveness of our own mistakes is a greater challenge.

August 05, 2015

Hummingbird at Work and Blessings in Abundance

What do hummingbirds and arthritis have in common? Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB, shares a...

July 2015

July 31, 2015

Your Word is My Delight, Catholic Writers Retreat

Catholic writers retreat, Your Word is My Delight, is being offered at St. Francis Retreat...

July 29, 2015

Standing up to Kneel

In the evil events of Planned Parenthood, ISIS, and other terrors of our times, Margaret...

July 18, 2015

Storms Brewing

Big storms in Indianapolis as Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB travels to the Catholic Writers...

July 15, 2015

Sod of Love Spared from Eden

Searching for God we may stumble. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB offers a way to...

July 08, 2015

Natural Order: Even the Birds Know What to Defend

Defending the family matters. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl OSB finds truth of this from a...

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