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Category Archives: 2023

From the Archives: A Bell for the Irish

July 2010
The pride of the church was its bell, cast in Belgium and installed with great affection in the church steeple. From that lofty perch it marked by its tolling the human dramas enacted on the stage all around.
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Psalm 92

July 2000
Hear lyrics composed from Psalm 92 as sung by Stephen Kasperick-Postellon, Director of Liturgy & Music and his wife, Theresa.
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What is Generativity?

July 2000
Generativity is a concern for people besides self and family that usually develops during middle age. It is also a need to nurture and guide younger people and contribute to the next generation. 10 propositions about the psychology of generativity...
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Reflection: Generativity

Part 1: Generativity is not a word we usually use in conversation. However, it is one that is worthwhile to know as it signifies wisdom. A quick glance at Wikipedia tells us: “The term generativity was coined by the psychoanalyst, Erik Erikson in 1950 to denote a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation.” “Wow!” That could be quite an undertaking. Our children stand to inherit great environmental and social problems
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Enews23-Benedictine-Care

For 75 years, the Twin Cities have been gifted with the presence of the most remarkable and dynamic super models. Women who have courageously modeled humility, hospitality, community, and the seeking of God as the way to strengthen one's being in a global culture that would rather prioritize individuality and separation. 
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Enews23 Oblate Leaders

In her July newsletter column, Sister Mary Lou announced she is “passing the torch to the Oblates to fulfill leadership roles for our Oblate community”. Appropriately, she chose the headline “Something New is Happening”. And indeed, it is! As we thank S. Mary Lou for her eleven stellar years as Oblate Director, we also accept the passing of this torch to a new Oblate leadership team to begin anew at serving the needs of our Oblate community.
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