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…
Excerpt from “Getting Through the Annual Reminders of Your Loss” from CareNotes. Memory writes on every page of the calendar –…
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,…
Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing…
Like millions of other people, my neighbor Bob cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. For three years, I watched…
When my daughter, Judy, died after being in a coma for five months, I thought I could not survive the grief….
When we were children and adolescents, our parents had the challenging responsibility of talking with us about difficult topics. Teaching us…