Tag: Belmont Abbey
Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they… Read More ›
Belmont Abbey: Christmas Schedule
Ordinary daily schedule: Sunday, Dec. 18-Sunday, Jan. 8 6:00 AM Vigils 7:30 AM Lauds 11:00 AM Mass 11:45 AM Midday prayer 5:30 PM Vespers Saturday Dec 24 6:00 AM Vigils 7:30 AM Lauds 11:00 AM Mass 11:45 AM Midday prayer 5:30 PM Vespers 7:30 PM Vigils Sunday, Dec 25 12:00 Midnight Mass 8:00 AM Lauds 11:00 AM… Read More ›
Weather Monk Faces Northern Winter
Perhaps it’s human nature to talk about yourself and your own experiences. My problem is that Br. Elias seems to invite this sort of self-centered behavior. Whenever I sit down with him, he creates a welcoming and tranquil atmosphere that says he’s ready to listen. This past summer, before Br. Elias left to study in… Read More ›
Witness to the Word: A Reflection on the Incarnation with Father Dwight Longenecker
Come “prepare the way of the Lord” in your mind and heart with our very special Advent Morning of Reflection, beginning at 9 a.m. on December 3rd in the Haid Theatre at Belmont Abbey College. Join Father Dwight Longenecker for two inspiring talks exploring four powerful witnesses to the Incarnation of the Word among us:… Read More ›
Former Belmont Abbey College president dies
Former Belmont Abbey College President Robert Preston died at noon on Saturday in High Point of pancreatic cancer, said his wife, Helen, of 53 years. She said Preston, 80, found out he had terminal pancreatic cancer on July 26 after a visit to the doctors’ office. He attended a family reunion in the western part… Read More ›
Belmont Abbey’s beer-brewing monk
June 03, 2011 6:03 PM Christopher Lux BELMONT — Crafting of homemade beers within monastery walls dates back to the Middle Ages. Monks drank the filling, grain-based beverage with their meals to make up for limited amounts of food or to ease their hunger pangs during fasting. Today, the ancient tradition continues at Belmont Abbey,… Read More ›
+ Terrence Michael Fox, OlbSB
Terrence Michael Fox, 75, died May 2, 2011 at home. A native of Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Roger and Lillian Cote Fox. He was an electrical engineer with American Dornier Machinery Corp in Charlotte. He was a retired Navy Veteran and a member of Queen of The Apostle’s Catholic… Read More ›
Snow at the Abbey!
It is still snowing this morning so it is hard to get out — particularly with the amount of snow that is expected (as much as nine inches). The picture above was taken the day after Christmas, 2010. We will post more when they are available. Be safe and stay warm!
God’s goodness is a gift
[Luke 18:9-14] is a parable with two characters in it. Like last Sunday, Jesus sets up a comparison in the parable between the two characters. Let’s have a peek at the two men. Luke tells us that one was a Pharisee; the other was a tax collector. Thanks in some measure to the gospel writers,… Read More ›
December 4: Advent Morning Of Reflection
Come “prepare the way of the Lord” in your mind and heart with our very special Advent Morning of Reflection, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on December 4th in the Haid Theatre at Belmont Abbey College. Coffee will be served beginning at 9:30 a.m. Our reflection leaders will be Dr. Ronald Thomas and Father Anselm Ramelow,… Read More ›