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Author Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB lives an eremitic life and is the author of Cultivating God’s Garden through Lent, A Garden of Visible Prayer: Creating a Personal Sacred Space One Step at a Time, 2nd Edition, and A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac. A freelance writer with a Benedictine spirituality, Margaret has a master’s degree in communications and is a Certified Greenhouse Grower, Advanced Master Gardener, liturgical garden consultant, and workshop/retreat leader.

It’s not too early to plan your garden: Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, describes some plants associated with the Blessed Mother.

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, shares her recipe for sweet potato soup made extra special by the addition of roasted red peppers.

Try this simple, frugal soup for Lent from Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB.

Putting away statues for Lent, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB realizes she doesn’t want to let go of the Madonna.

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.

Margaret Rose Realy notes that when a corrupted source presents us with tainted spiritual food, it can turn us away from whatever good is nearby.

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB offers a simple recipe for golden-beet soup that will warm you up on a cold winter evening.

Christmas plants are a popular gift. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB shares how to grow them on.

Do our souls need to be protected from evil principalities? Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB offers thoughts on the role of our angels when we die.

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB reflects on autumn’s changes and their parallels in her life and her prayer life.

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB shares a useful countdown method to help you or a loved one when facing anxiety.

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB offers a brief reflection on listening as we approach the feast of St. Hildegard on September 17.

We can share our garden’s abundance with our neighbors, but Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB suggests giving produce to shelters and food kitchens too!

Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB describes some lilies to add to your Mary garden, and the meaning behind these flowers.

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