84 years a Cistercian

Cistercian numbers up

“The last time there was such a wave of young people who want to share our life was in the Middle Ages,” according to Father Karl Wallner, rector of Heiligenkreuz [Theological] College. All those entering had their first contact via internet.

New Benedictine Abbey in the U.S.

More on this happy event at: Diocese of Tulsa website

One happy bishop!

I think Sayedna Gregory looks the happiest of all -- is that possible???? (Hint: "yes") New postulants for the first community of Maronite Sisters outside of Lebanon, an historic occasion in the Universal Church. (The other Abounas present look pretty happy too!)

Itinerarium: Procedamus in pace!

November 16 to 20:

The Georgetown Visitation Convent

and then......

Massachusetts, November 21 to December 5:

Maronite Servants of Christ the Light.

Mission statement? We (Benedictines) don't need no stinkin' mission statement!

I love this novice brother.

Santa Prassede

Subiaco: Sacro Speco, Laetare Sunday

Subiaco at long last: Monastery of Santa Scholastica

Always take a monk with you when visiting a monastery for the first time, especially one known to all the residents! Thank you, Father Gregory!