by Kristin Camp | Jun 15, 2022 | Marta Blog
The Invasion At a monastery known for silence I cannot recall being greeted so boisterously on a sultry Monday when the sun is high at quarter past four. In particular, one loudmouth will not let up, despite my yearning to hear the water emerging from the base of the...
by Kristin Camp | Jun 8, 2022 | Marta Blog
Releasing Worries When feeling a bit anxious. I breathe deeply and my eyes follow the smallest twig to branches, then trunk of the walnut tree hanging over our little deck. My focus moves from concerns to the tiny purple blooms on sprigs of volunteer violets in the...
by Kristin Camp | Jun 1, 2022 | Marta Blog
Pentecost is Coming! Heightened awareness of clutter and dust that have gone unnoticed far too long draw attention to cobwebs strung from blade to blade of that ceiling fan and sawdust grit accumulated on the tread of stairs. With baked rhubarb crisp fresh asparagus...
by Kristin Camp | May 27, 2022 | Newsletter
The June edition of Saint Paul Benson’s monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is now available to view, download and share. Click here to access: Saint Paul Inspiration – June 2022
by Kristin Camp | May 25, 2022 | Marta Blog
The Breath of the Artist Like a magician’s wand the stroke of a tiny paintbrush transforms this blank canvas into a thing of beauty you cannot take your eyes away from. Like a fine wish bringer a stroke of a wide paintbrush transforms the brick wall into an...
by Kristin Camp | May 18, 2022 | Marta Blog
Deepening Faith A sense of holiness imbues the holy wanderers circling around one tree three times and then another. Narrow strips of bark as long as a toddler, carpet the tree base while burnt bare branches point courageously upward. Each gazer has her own...
by Kristin Camp | May 11, 2022 | Marta Blog
THE WONDERS OF LIFE From the moment the sun rises And I take a deep inhale my nose knows it’s late Spring. The scent of lilacs and fresh peppermint fills this space and becomes more pungent as humidity fills the warming air. Delicate blooms of purple and lavender...
by Kristin Camp | May 4, 2022 | Marta Blog
Tuning Into God One at a time A seeker listens and responds to the call of the divine. One pair of ears receives the message One heart at a time softens and opens One set of hands folds quietly in prayer. One at a time Faithful tune in naturally towards people in true...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 29, 2022 | Newsletter
The May 2022 edition of our monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is ready for you! Click here to view, download or share: Saint Paul Benson Inspiration – May 2022
by Kristin Camp | Apr 27, 2022 | Marta Blog
Twenty-four hours of Sky Gazing Once the invigorating sun ascends over the horizon subdued colors of pink and yellow suddenly brighten before dispersing in the sky. After thunderheads arise high in the sky we know a smidgeon of how vulnerable all of humanity is as...
