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Website Revision: Phase 3
As you can see, the new format is operational. While there are still a few “behind the scenes” tasks that need to be completed, the layout is final and I hope you find it easier to use. Within the next few days the RSS feeds, thumbnails, and the “Contact Us” page should also be working…. Read More ›
Website Revision: Phase 2
We are nearing the final phases of the web site update. You may notice a few things not working on the current site right now. There are certain features that are not compatible with the new layout. Most of the work on the site is going on behind the scenes so they have been disabled…. Read More ›
Website Revisions: Part 1
The revisions to the web site are moving forward and today starts the beginning. If you are used to visiting the website from your computer you will not notice anything. If you have wanted to visit the site from your handheld iPhone or iPod Touch, Blackberry, or Palm/Treo devices you will see a significant difference…. Read More ›
Living in Community is not just for Monks
We talk a lot about being “community” and we use the term a great deal in general terms; the parish community, the city as a community, the monastic community. But do we think any further on what it actually means? Michael Casey, OSCO, talks a great deal about the subject in his book Strangers to… Read More ›
Deny Yourself in Order to Follow Christ
On my desk is a small statue of Gollum, the hobbit-like character from Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Those who have only read The Hobbit, when Gollum was introduced, only have seen an evil, angry little creature. But those who have read or seen The Lord of the Rings witnessed something else. Gollum was… Read More ›
Odo, Maiolus, Odilio, Hugh, and Peter the Venerable, Abbots of Cluny
Today we celebrate the feast of five great Benedictine saints, all abbots of Cluny, France. Much of their writing are lost to us but during their time Cluny was the mother house of over 1,000 other Benedictine monasteries. The monasteries and convents they founded ranged across western Europe from England to Spain, to France, Germany… Read More ›
The Great Wound
Over the years many people have come to the Abbey wishing to become Oblates. But if you asked them why you often will not get the same answer. Some come because they are inspired by the faith and discipline of the monks they see at the Abbey. Some would say they wish some association with… Read More ›
Lenten Observances
Lent will soon be upon us and St. Benedict calls on us to …deny [ourselves] some food, drink, sleep, needless talking and idle jesting, and look forward to holy Easter with joy and spiritual longing. One of my favorite shows is “Clean Sweep,” where a family is challenged to make a clean sweep of one… Read More ›
New Year’s Resolutions
We all learned the Ten Commandments growing up. Most people will remember “Thou shall not kill,” and “Thou shall not steal.” But according to a survey conducted by Kelton Research, more Americans remember the ingredients of a McDonald’s Big Mac than the Ten Commandments. Suppose we agree to make one resolution; if we do not… Read More ›
A Mother’s Love
With the beginning of the New Year we celebrate the Motherhood of Mary. Our minds immediately are reminded of the scenes in the stable and Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. But perhaps this feast comes too close to the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord to be fully appreciated? The feast… Read More ›