Hall of Fame —- Whitney Houston — Br. Francis Schmitz OSB—Coach Kane
The last issue of the Michaeleen announced numerous people who made the Hall of Fame for their accomplishments in the field of sports. Br. Francis Schmitz OSB was one of them. And indeed, it is a fitting and appropriate honor…
6 STUDENTS BECOME OBLATES OF SAINT BENEDICT
Six students became Oblates of Saint Benedict at a Sunday Vespors Ceremony where they declared their intent to live their lives in light of the values of Saint Benedict and The Rule of Saint Benedict. Additionally junior Conor Connealy proclaimed…
Three New Oblates of Saint Benedict
At Vespers three individuals recently professed their oblations as Oblates of Saint Benedict. Oblates take no binding vows, but they dedicate themselves in a special way to live as balanced Christian people, offering witness to the world of Christ’s…
Fr. Eugene McReynolds OSB
Father Eugene McReynolds, O.S.B. died in his Abbey room on Thursday, August 5. Father Eugene was just over two weeks past his 79th birthday. His relentless drive and commitment to his support ministry make his passing so unexpected. Father Eugene…
Farmer’s Market: Jalapeno Jam
Some people have asked for Jalapeno jam this year. So this Saturday, July 3rd will be our first offer for hot pepper jam. In addition to the jam, we are having bagels and hot pepper dip — a combination of…
Larkspur
Now that the peonies have finished blooming, other flowers are coming on strong. The Larkspur is really looking good this year. My helper, Kathy Kaster is having a hey day with the abundance of it this year. Even after cutting…
Sunday Liturgy UPDATE
Update Beginning with Pentecost Mass at 9:30 am on Sunday, May 23, Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey will open the David “DJ” Sokol Memorial Chapel to the public. To help us in our planning and preparations for reopening Mount Michael kindly requests…
The Perfection and Fragrance of a Wax Plant
Mount Michael’s Abbey is home to lots of different house plants of all types. Some of them required tender loving care and others basically care for themselves. In the Entrance to the original abbey building is a Wax plant which…
Still Have Some Natural Beauty —- Not All Manicured
Today, April 22, is Earth Day! It is a good day to post a photo directly behind the abbey building. Mount Michael is still fortunate to have some land that is pristine— totally natural. In fact, there are a number…
Monastic Life Always Demands Change
Abbot Theodore was my Novice Director years ago. He suggested that we, novices, keep a house plant in our dormitory room to observe how much it grew and changed during one year. He spoke about growth meaning constant change. We…