In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw how good the light was. (Gen 1:1-19)
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The story of creation speaks of how good it is. That original goodness comes first and should never be forgotten. Saint Scholastica is the twin sister of Saint Benedict. Together they are considered the founders of Western monasticism.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
