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Read more about the article Sacred Timekeepers: The Spiritual Role of Medieval Books of Hours
An illuminated page from a medieval Book of Hours. Society of Antiquaries, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historical Insights & Reflections

Sacred Timekeepers: The Spiritual Role of Medieval Books of Hours

In medieval Christian Europe, Books of Hours structured daily prayer and spiritual rhythms for laity and religious alike. More than just devotional texts, they were sacred timekeepers, guiding souls through…

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July 20, 2025
Read more about the article Visual Lectio Divina: Encountering Scripture through Sacred Typography
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Visual Lectio Divina: Encountering Scripture through Sacred Typography

Lectio Divina, or "sacred reading," is an ancient monastic practice of engaging with Scripture through prayerful meditation. Traditionally, it involves reading, reflecting, responding, and resting in God's word. But what…

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July 6, 2025
Read more about the article From Scrolls to Screens: The Journey of Sacred Manuscripts through History
Portion of the Temple Scroll, labeled 11Q19, one of the longest of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Israel Museum., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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From Scrolls to Screens: The Journey of Sacred Manuscripts through History

For thousands of years, sacred manuscripts have been the vessels through which spiritual traditions and divine wisdom traveled across generations. From fragile papyrus scrolls to the illuminated parchment pages of…

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July 4, 2025
Read more about the article Being a Lay Benedictine in a Modern World
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Being a Lay Benedictine in a Modern World

In today's fast-paced and often distracted world, the timeless wisdom of Saint Benedict offers a profound path to deeper spirituality, inner peace, and meaningful daily living. Lay Benedictines embody principles…

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June 18, 2025
Read more about the article Mathematics as Contemplation: Sacred Order in Number and Form
Heliocentric diagram from Copernicus’ De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (1543), digitally recreated in Latin with Renaissance typography.
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Mathematics as Contemplation: Sacred Order in Number and Form

A reflection on mathematics as a contemplative path — from Copernicus’ cosmos to Euclid’s geometry — through the lens of Benedictine quiet.

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May 26, 2025

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