Our Benedictine Values
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
Even as you stew over aging’s negative aspects, you can also come to realize some of the advantages it brings. As…
Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery,…
We instinctively want to maintain independence and control over our lives. It takes a special source of strength—whether we call it…
Taking care of yourself when a loved one needs you may seem like a selfish idea. “How could I possibly rest…
Few of us are prepared for the enormous challenge of making choices for another adult. Unlike children, adults have their preferences,…
Even though old age is a fact of life, the truth is, we haven’t learned to cope with the mounting years…
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes…
I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it,…
Like millions of other people, my neighbor Bob cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. For three years, I watched…