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A Piece of Sod Spared from Eden
Margaret Rose Realy draws a comparison between gardening and the spiritual life.
Author Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB
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.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for May 15, 2018
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Flowers Symbolic of Mother Mary and Annunciation
It’s not too early to plan your garden: Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, describes some plants associated with the Blessed Mother.
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Meatless Friday: Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, shares her recipe for sweet potato soup made extra special by the addition of roasted red peppers.
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Meatless Friday: Tomato and Lentil Soup
Try this simple, frugal soup for Lent from Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB.
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Hiding Our Mother Mary
Putting away statues for Lent, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB realizes she doesn’t want to let go of the Madonna.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for January 24 2018 - St. Francis de Sales
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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A Few Tainted Seeds
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.
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Meatless Friday: Sweet Beet Soup
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB offers a simple recipe for golden-beet soup that will warm you up on a cold winter evening.
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Christmas Plants and How to Grow Five Most Popular
Christmas plants are a popular gift. Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB shares how to grow them on.
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Souls Guided Safely Past Hell
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.
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Autumn Days and Prayers in Aging
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB reflects on autumn’s changes and their parallels in her life and her prayer life.
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Counting Down to Calm
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB shares a useful countdown method to help you or a loved one when facing anxiety.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for September 20, 2017 - Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn & Companions
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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The Threat of a Listener
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB offers a brief reflection on listening as we approach the feast of St. Hildegard on September 17.