May the breath out God blow through your being. May her Spirit breathe the promise of dawn. May the breath of God stir a new story. Hope in the Spirit, O breath of God. -by Denise Pyles We sang this blessing often during our pilgrimage. The words now accompany us as we cross another threshold, […]

The present day community of sisters and the town of Eibingen and Rüdesheim celebrate the Feast of St Hildegard each September 17th. We joined in celebration with several hundred pilgrims in the courtyard of the Parish Church of Eibingen. This is the home of the Hildegardis Reliquary, usually displayed in the high altar, under a […]

Bird song and ringing church bells fill my listening. It is Sunday morning. At least five different bells are calling we humans to pause and listen, to gather and sing praise, just as the birds gather and sing. We are invited today into a time of sabbath, silence and solitude. Some will go to a […]

“Call us to hear the voices that challenge deep in the hearts of all people. By serving your world as lovers and dreamers We become voices that challenge For we are the voice of God.” – David Haas, refrain from Voices that Challenge ——————————————— The prophetess Hildegard found her voice and challenged the likes of […]