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When Everything Goes Dark
Thrust into darkness during a sudden storm, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB reflects on the Light she instinctively seeks.
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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A Cloud of Witnesses and the Milkweed
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, wonders how to thank the hundreds of witnesses to faith in her life.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for October 1, 2018
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Making a Withered Tree Bloom
Inspired by a biblical passage, Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, reflects on aging and fruitfulness.
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A Hummingbird at Work
Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, contemplates the blessings of accepting and giving help.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for July 23, 2108: St. Bridget
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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Meatless Friday: Italian Cream of Tomato Soup
Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes? Margaret Rose Realy, Obl. OSB, shares a recipe for a freezer-friendly creamy tomato soup.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for June 27, 2018
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today’s Gospel.
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A Piece of Sod Spared from Eden
Margaret Rose Realy draws a comparison between gardening and the spiritual life.
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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.