Category: Saints

Novena to Saint Bernard Tolomei

12 August 2014

For those who would like to join us in making a novena to Saint Bernard Tolomei from August 13th to the 21st, we offer this...

The wholly flaming fire

13 July 2014

Tomorrow we will be keeping the feast of Saint Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church. The Seraphic Doctor counsels us wisely: Question grace, not instruction; desire,...

Saint Henry, Emperor and Benedictine Oblate

13 July 2014

While Keeping Vigil Benedictine Oblates living and working in the world have two holy patrons: Saint Francesca of Rome whom we celebrated in March, and...

Saint John Gualbert

12 July 2014

Good for Evil and Blessings for Curses Good rendered for evil; blessings for curses; pardon, peace, concord, and reconciliation. A Collect for the Memorial of...

Saint Bede the Venerable

27 May 2014

A Model for Monks Today is the feast of Saint Bede the Venerable, a model for all Benedictine monks by reason of his serene fidelity...

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