IN PRAISE OF THE USELESS LIFE

…like I was actually at the abbey. It was a great experience and a great book. If you would like to have a gentle, peaceful God experience, I strongly encourage…

Bro. James Pope OSB 1946-2020

…with great care and an attention to detail. Saint Benedict’s admonition to “regard all utensils and goods of the monastery as sacred vessels of the altar” was certainly a standard…

Fr. Eugene McReynolds OSB

…Abbot Michael, Bro. Luke and Father Louis formed a bridge foursome on Saturday nights in the Abbey. The playful back and forth banter coupled with the fickle cards made for…

Still Have Some Natural Beauty —- Not All Manicured

…Br. Luke just threw some seeds out there and they grew. Earth Day — it is great to plant seeds in a natural way as well. Keep planting trees and…

Blessed Sacrament Chapel Stained Glass

…this window. Since our neighbor also had a great view of the river below us, she included it in this window. And then even more wonderful is the tear drop…

Monastic Life Always Demands Change

…boost with a new resonance. It was a great change for us to celebrate the beauty of these days. Jelly beans appeared on Easter morning, but admittedly, they didn’t last…

Second Sunday of Easter; Doubting Thomas

…a young adult. He created stories that dealt with belief and doubt. Doubting is something that is very common among teenagers and young adults. For Greene, doubting could bring one…

Student Received into the Catholic Church

…one time — baptism, confirmation and his first communion. Joey’s sponsor and thus his god father is one of his classmates — Cole Cordes. Indeed, it was a great celebration…

First Sunday of Lent —- Going into the Desert

…desert as well. It involves a serious face to face encounter with self and with God. There can be great productivity in going into the desert. One can come out…

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