Internet readers of the Daily Reflections with Fr. Don Talafous have long urged the author to publish selections in book form. Here is such a collection offering hope and encouragement in the face of the sadness and suffering of our world. While they come from the mind, heart, and PC of a Catholic Benedictine, the topics of these reflections appeal to church-going Christians, readers of a skeptical bent, and even those of no or minimal relation to any organized religion.
"In these Musings, Father Don challenges us, amuses us, and inspires us, sharing his own acute observations about the joys and sorrows, the gifts and problems, of being human. He writes out of a long life lived by the Rule of Saint Benedict and uses his many years as a teacher and his deep working knowledge of the Psalms, the Gospel, and the wealth of the whole Christian tradition to help deepen o
Carolyn J. Dewald, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies, Bard College
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Tom Baldwin, Attorney, Dublin, Ireland
"I always look forward to Fr. Don's insightful daily reflections-a Benedictine balance of wit, acute observation, wisdom, human-kindness and compassion, and warm inclusiveness. Sometimes he challenges, sometimes he offers comfort, but he never fails to be interesting and engaging. Fr. Don's down-to-earth musings shine the light of the Gospel on the ups and downs of daily living. And now to have th
Canon Robin Protheroe, Hon. Assistant Priest, St. Nicholas Church, Brighton, UK
