In chapter 53 of his Rule, Benedict addresed the reception which was to be accorded guests. He reminded his monks that everyone was to be received as Christ, for on the last day each monk would be told: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt. 25:35). All persons, without distinction, were to be… continue reading
Virgil Michel, O.S.B., and the Benedictine Influence on the CW Movement: Benedictine Influence Prominent in Catholic Worker: The Guest is Christ
January 1, 1994 by
Should We Dump Them on the Street?
December 1, 1993 by
Since 1980 Casa Juan Diego has received thousands of refugees, Spanish speaking battered women and children. It has been the Inn to many homeless pregnant women. It is Saturday morning. There is much to do. Martha, a battered woman, abruptly interrupts our work with a visiting volunteer youth group from a local parish to insist… continue reading
Do We Need the Eucharist or the Church?
October 1, 1993 by
Potential volunteers call Casa Juan Diego to see if there is any group not connected with religion that gives hospitality to immigrants and refugees. Some would like to join in the work, but are uncomfortable with religion. Our answer to this question is no. We know of no one that can survive day after day,… continue reading
