About
This blog is inspired by St. Hildegard of Bingen’s genius and her mystical as well as illuminated view about the world. Topics in this site may be hodge-podge; but just like St. Hildegard who wrote on diverse subjects, ideas here all converge into one goal: to express the self and give glory to God.
As someone who aspires to live a conservative take on Benedictine spirituality (being a traditional Latin Mass goer myself), many writeups here tackle the significance of the Benedictine way of life and how I consider it one of the more pragmatic routines in embodying Christ’s teachings whilst dealing with different people, worldviews, cultures, and perspectives about things. Through ora et labora (prayer and work, the motto of the Benedictine Order), I personally look forward to make the works of my hands and my everyday duties be a means to mirror God’s goodness in the midst of diverse preoccupations; and as I know I am mostly remiss about many responsibilities that I must attune to as someone who wishes to follow God, I take my everyday journey through life as an inspiration to refine my character and lifestyle. All these are reflected in my thoughts that hopefully, may prompt readers to reflect and mull over how the Almighty bequeaths us the grace to keep moving forward despite life’s tribulations.
Thank you for dropping by and happy reading!
Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus.
— Shirley