Highlights from the Spring/Summer 2008 Bulletin

The Renewal of Life Simply Bursting Forth ( pages 1 - 2 )
"In this beautiful spring season-season of the Spirit of Pentecost and new life-we send the warmth of peace and hope in the midst of a world so full of turmoil . . ." (more)

Making a Pilgrimage - Sister Laura Bufano, CSJ ( pages 3-6 )
"Over two years ago I was asked . . . to consider writing about the experience of working with the brothers at Weston Priory on the recording, 'Pilgrimage of the Heart'. . ." (more)

Creating with One Another - Brother Richard ( pages 7-8 )
". . . so many friends have come our way, offering gifts that have blessed and enhanced our life and witness. . . The friendship and joy of the "collaboration" that Sister Laura recounts in these pages has been a gift in our community life and in the sharing of our most recent music. . ." (more)

Fragments of Easter Bread - Brother Philip ( pages 9-13 )
"The brothers have invited me to share some reflections flowing from my continuing experience of living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). . . More than the "power of positive thinking," we discover ourselves challenged to descend into the deeper, until-now-avoided places of our shared humanity. I am learning that there is nothing heroic, stoic, easy, or (I pray) melodramatic about this downward path. It is not an accomplishment to brag about, but always grace/gift. And as gift, it becomes a task for living. . ." (more)

Brother Alvaro's Solemn Monastic Profession ( pages 14-15 )
We invite you to share our joy. . . . (more)

Is Not Life a Gift? - Brother Columba ( Poem, page 23 )
(more poetry)

For brother Philip - Brother John ( Poem, page 24 )
(more poetry)

Om mane padme hum - Brother John ( Poem, page 24 )
(more poetry)

A Moment for Generalities - Brother Augustine ( Poem, page 25)
(more poetry)