Sister Moon and the Stars of Heaven, Give Praise to the Lord!
Fr. John Hagemann: What one of us in Consecrated Life (or in any other state of life for that matter) has not been moved by the inclusive spirituality of Francis and Clare in the wonderful hymn, All Creatures of Our…
Beauty in the time that land and soil rest
Ever since I have read Paul Quenon’s Memoirs and found out that he is a photographer, I have been taken up with his photos and how very much he says without using words. This is so very true in the…
Simple Monastic Beauty – by Fr. John Hagemann
For many, many years now Br. Jerome Kmiecik has very unassumingly created our chapel with a simple environment that is always beautiful — spiritual — monastic. After the Christmas splendor, it is a very awesome feeling to enter the chapel…
IN PRAISE OF THE USELESS LIFE
MY PRAISE OF — IN PRAISE OF THE USELESS LIFE by Fr. John Hagemann OSB On occasion an alum of Mount Michael or a fellow monk, (a confrere) will give me a book to read and then want me to…
Christmas Day Homily: FR. JOHN HAGEMANN OSB
Christmas Day Homily — Fr. John Hagemann OSB Hush ……. Hush….. Hush…. Have you ever had a moment or experience in your life when you were in total silence and quiet? I would like to share one such experience I…
Christmas Photos
Christmas Vigil & Morning Mass Abbey Christmas
Christmas Eve Homily: Abbot Michael Lieble OSB
Christmas – 2018 For the last few clear crisp evenings, a beautiful, bright full moon has dominated the night sky. Because of cloud cover, you cannot see it this evening. But the moon is there, so close you believe…
Breakfast with Santa
Fr. John Hagemann was the celebrant at Mass and delivered a special children’s homily. After Mass everyone gathered in the Student Union for breakfast and cookie decorating until Santa arrived. View All Photos
Advent Vespers & Reception
More Photos O, Come Divine Messiah Wednesday evening some guests and students join the monks for Advent Evening Prayer. Advent is a season of incredibly beautiful music — most of the music of this hour of prayer was composed by…
Fr. Richard Thell OSB | Rest In Peace
Fr. Richard Thell OSB Sept. 28, 1946 – Nov. 10, 2018 Photos from Funeral Service Vigil Reflection by Fr. John Hagemann OSB Funeral Homily by Abbot Michael Liebl OSB Read an article About Fr. Richard originally published in the…