by Kristin Camp | Nov 3, 2021 | Marta Blog
Saints of the Church As November appears on the calendar patron saints of the ages come to mind. Some say they intercede for us in prayer just as a friend would pray for you now. I’m reassured thinking of Saint Anthony of Portugal finding lost people and wedding rings...
by Kristin Camp | Oct 27, 2021 | Newsletter
A PDF version of Saint Paul Benson’s November newsletter is now available to view and download. Click here: Saint Paul Inspiration – November 2021
by Kristin Camp | Oct 27, 2021 | Marta Blog
The Well of Wisdom Within I wonder how the journey to the inner well of wisdom that holds nourishment of spirit and mind will go today? Will the path be steep, scented with musk before the bubbling, rocky mountain stream comes into view midst the forest trees? Will I...
by Kristin Camp | Oct 20, 2021 | Marta Blog
This Gift In the afternoon we are impressed by the huge and perfectly created leaf that has recently fallen from the old Sycamore tree and found its way into the hands of one woman. As we amble by we wonder where the crunchy, twirling and dancing leaves will...
by Kristin Camp | Oct 14, 2021 | Marta Blog
As the Holy Spirit Blows Each day the Wind blows in something new! Will it be a tremendous blessing of a birthday, anniversary, job transition, or a precious new baby in the family? Each day the wind blows in something new. It may be the weighty sadness of illness or...
by Kristin Camp | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Who is Blessing Who? With a dove resting on one sleeve of his brown cowl-neck robe Saint Francis holds court for furry companions who’ve been drawn here as the bright sun gives way to dusk. Some, who have faced such indescribable hardships reward their human family...
by Kristin Camp | Sep 29, 2021 | Marta Blog
A Realization of Time What if there were no markers of time? Age twenty-one would be the last year announced. Would we slide into middle-age and older Without worries of another grey hair? Would we pay more attention to our sisters and brothers than bunions and...
by Kristin Camp | Sep 27, 2021 | Newsletter
For all the latest Saint Paul Benson news, click to read our October Inspiration! October 2021 SPB InspirationX
by Kristin Camp | Sep 22, 2021 | Marta Blog
Lifting the Latch Once again, I hang close to the door and gaze into this looking glass where the light of Christ draws me in and Jesus stands on the other side. Gazing into the mirror, the regrets reflected are from years of clinging. Studying them again, forgiveness...
by Kristin Camp | Sep 15, 2021 | Marta Blog
Settling In One moss green chair hammock hangs from the hook drilled into the cedar beam above and gently sways in the breeze. It is calling out my name to come sit in the net. Initially, I do not move but wonder, what will change if I move from here to there? What...