Tag Archives: Holy Cross Abbey

Grace in a Box

Posted on October 30, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I do not go to church often because I don’t seem to find God there. I find Him at the beach, I think we are kindred spirits. I also find him at Holy Cross Abbey during silent monsatic retreats. Some … Continue reading →

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God, Vivienne & Lightning Bugs

Posted on July 6, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Oh, the difference a season makes. The last time I went on a silent monastic retreat, it was the winter of this year. A snow storm was heading in as I drove away from the quiet solitude at the end … Continue reading →

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God Comes to You

Posted on March 3, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Silence. Monks. Two words that don’t automatically come to mind when you think of me. Safe to say I’ve never been known to be religious, or quiet. At the end of my three-day silent monastic retreat, Father Vincent said to … Continue reading →

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Vigils and Lauds And Complines, Oh My!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I just spent three days with Trappist monks on a silent, self-guided monastic retreat. It’s taken about 15 years for the stars to align for me to finally experience one of these. I’m grateful it’s taken so long–I realized a … Continue reading →

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