Mount Michael Abbey’s Caskets

Christmas Vigil

…an opportunity for great love, and the concomitant risk of great suffering. Are you willing to help bring salvation into the world? Mary stands in a long line of courageous…

Fr. Richard Thell OSB | Rest In Peace

…students over the years. His care, kindness and encouraging words continued long after graduation. Fr. Richard will be missed by his monastic community. He is also survived by his sister…

Feast of Saint Benedict

…track, and of course soccer – dust and mud rain all year long – your own Br. Mel can tell you what it was like in those days – you’ve…

Apples, Apples, Apples

…apple “stuff” for a long time this winter and spring. And the students are going to have apple pie for their Thanksgiving meal. That story will come later! As the…

Bro. Mel Tichota 1942-2020 RIP

Bro. Mel Tichota 1942-2020 Complete Biography Memorial Mass Homily After a long period of declining health, Brother Mel Tichota OSB passed away early this afternoon after a one day stay…

Palm Sunday — Hosanna—Hosanna—Hosanna

…pampas grass. We have several areas of this type of grass—some in the garden — some in front of the abbey — some on the long hillside behind the abbey….

Monastic Life Always Demands Change

…days. Jelly beans appeared on Easter morning, but admittedly, they didn’t last too long. Continue to rejoice in this Easter Season and allow growth to change you as well!  …

Fr. Eugene McReynolds OSB

…he would stay long enough to visit with anyone who sought him out. While at Boys Town, Father Eugene would faithfully return to the Abbey on Sunday for Evening Prayer,…

Hall of Fame —- Whitney Houston — Br. Francis Schmitz OSB—Coach Kane

…in his life. He COULD sing. Oh yes, he could. Not so long ago, one of my friends was telling me that all coaches should require some sort of music…