As you will discover, Ched knows herself well. The stories, poems, and images of From the Country of Homepeer into the narrow spaces of Ched’s life and give them wings. These works inspire me to ponder my narrow spaces and allow what is good, true, and beautiful to take flight. To give myself grace. To listen deeply to my own stories. To resist the temptation to judge, compare, advise, or fix. To obtain a true opinion of myself by following Ched’s example of doing the slow, hard work of knowing myself well.
Tim Oberholzer, Coordinator, Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Tim also coordinates and facilitates retreats, and is a spiritual director.
Tim spent five and a half years as a Trappist monk at New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa.
From the Country of Home: A Remembrance
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