I came across this post as a recommended read and am glad I did. I went to undergrad at St. John’s! October is such a beautiful time there and I spent plenty a day on the trails around Stella Maris. Though am not Catholic, am profoundly grateful for my time learning from monastics, and have fond memories of time spent with the sisters at St. Benedict’s. I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Hey Nick, love to hear this! Such a beautiful place. I can see how the monastic environment there would shape anyone, regardless of faith. I feel lucky to have spent the month there. Glad you stumbled upon this!
Absolute yes Katie. Can confirm I have this impulse and know for sure it is what has led me to the spiritual life and continues keep me on the path. Thankyou for your insights and reading recommendations. Love your substacks!
I came across this post as a recommended read and am glad I did. I went to undergrad at St. John’s! October is such a beautiful time there and I spent plenty a day on the trails around Stella Maris. Though am not Catholic, am profoundly grateful for my time learning from monastics, and have fond memories of time spent with the sisters at St. Benedict’s. I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Hey Nick, love to hear this! Such a beautiful place. I can see how the monastic environment there would shape anyone, regardless of faith. I feel lucky to have spent the month there. Glad you stumbled upon this!
My favorite poem in Love Poems to God is on page 119 :)
Ohhh yes. That is such a good one! (Did have to look it up. 😊)
Absolute yes Katie. Can confirm I have this impulse and know for sure it is what has led me to the spiritual life and continues keep me on the path. Thankyou for your insights and reading recommendations. Love your substacks!
Yes yes! Thanks for sharing that, and glad these reflections resonate! 🙏