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Oblate plans pilgrimage to eastern European monasteries(0)

May 13, 2012

Entirely by the grace of God, I have been planning a 14-week pilgrimage into eastern Europe this spring and summer. The overall intent is to allow the Holy Spirit to draw me closer to Him and to immerse myself in some of that peace and joy He so abundantly promises us. In addition to spending [...]

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Benedictine sister has lived her life as a prayer

Beech Grove, Ind., May 6, 2012 / 01:03 pm (CNA).- Her strong spirit soared early, sparked by growing up on a farm in southern Indiana and riding a long distance to the nearest Catholic school in a horse-drawn wagon. At 15, she left home to become a Benedictine sister, certain in her choice even as [...]

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Camaldolese Benedictines Celebrates First Millenium

Camaldolese Benedictines are commemorating the 1,000th anniversary of the foundation of their motherhouse in Camaldoli, Italy, where St. Romuald encouraged the vocation of some monks to live in solitude as hermits. In recent years, the motherhouse has become a center for ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. On Saturday, 10 March 2012, Pope Benedict XVI and the [...]

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Annual Lenten Appeal for AIM

In a single ray of light Benedict saw the whole world! During Lent With a single act of generosity you can touch the whole world! By Contributing to the AIM Lenten Appeal Praying for Benedictine and Cistercians throughout the world Spreading the word about the work of AIM and the needs of our brothers and [...]

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