stephanieraffelockSep 29, 20152 minThe Last Belgium BlogMy retreat partner Susan and I in Luven, with a statue of a Beguine. It is the work of women to balance the world, to know their strength...
stephanieraffelockSep 24, 20153 minThe Heart of the BeguinesCathedral at Ghent The word “cathedral” means “the throne upon which she sits.” In 15th century Northern Europe, there was a worshipful...
stephanieraffelockSep 20, 20152 minDelights and DeliveranceOur group goes to the Minnenhauf. It means “house of love.” We meet Sister Felicitous, who tells us about the women from whose...
stephanieraffelockSep 17, 20153 minBlogging on the Way to the PlaneWith the advent of each autumn since, I have planned a retreat. Just before I moved from Colorado to Oregon, I found myself sitting in...
stephanieraffelockSep 9, 20154 minAnd Then I Blogged Through BelgiumThus far, my sixties have been the most exciting and fun part of my life. I never believed I would say that a few years ago. Sixty is,...