by Geoffrey Bennetto | Apr 30, 2026 | Faith
Some people have been asking me what is a Benedictine Oblate. A Benedictine Oblate is a layperson or Cleric — not a monk or nun — who makes a formal commitment to live by the spirit of St. Benedict’s Rule in their everyday life. They’re affiliated with a...
by Geoffrey Bennetto | Jan 16, 2026 | Faith
When we think of Lent, we often imagine forty days of sacrifice, discipline, and perhaps a touch of spiritual drudgery. But St. Benedict of Nursia, the father of Western monasticism, offers us a radically different vision: Lent as a season of joyful anticipation,...
by Geoffrey Bennetto | Jan 10, 2026 | Marketing
Let me be direct: if you’re still thinking about content marketing as “writing blog posts,” you’re leaving significant revenue on the table. What separates market leaders from their competition isn’t the volume of content they produce—it’s their strategic deployment...
by Geoffrey Bennetto | Jan 5, 2026 | Faith
In the economy of grace, few practices are as beautiful and mutually beneficial as praying for the holy souls in purgatory. This ancient Catholic tradition reveals a profound truth: charity extends beyond the grave, and our prayers can reach across the veil to comfort...
by Geoffrey Bennetto | Dec 29, 2025 | Faith
As the day draws to a close and darkness settles over the world, we stand at a threshold moment. The transition from waking to sleep has been recognized throughout Catholic tradition as a time of both vulnerability and profound spiritual opportunity. Our bedtime...
