Adoring silence is the Church’s most powerful arm
8 Feb. 9 June. 9 Oct.The eleventh degree of humility is, that when a monk speaketh, he do so gently and without laughter, humbly, gravely,...
Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Brother Julian drew this lovely image of Our Lady of the Pillar for today’s feast: a novice leaning against the pillar of the Mother of...
Semper in ore psalmus; semper in corde Christus (IX)
CHAPTER IX. How many Psalms are to be said at the Night Hours 11 Feb. 12 June. 12 Oct. In winter time, after beginning with...
Of the Divine Office at Night (VIII)
CHAPTER VIII. Of the Divine Office at Night 10 Feb. 11 June. 11 Oct. In winter time, that is, from the first of November until...
Et inclinato capite tradidit spiritum (VII:12)
9 Feb. 10 June. 10 Oct. The twelfth degree of humility is, that the monk, not only in his heart, but also in his very...
Stultus in risu (VII: The 10th degree)
7 Feb. 8 June. 8 Oct. The tenth degree of humility is, that he be not easily moved and prompt to laughter; because it is...
The rosary wrapped round our human frailty
Mary’s Joy Holy Mass begins today on a note of irrepressible joy: Gaudeámus omnes in Dómino, diem festum celebrántes sub honóre beátæ Maríæ Vírginis: de...
O Rosario benedetto di Maria
Prayer at Noon For Catholics in Italy and throughout the world, tomorrow, Sunday, 7 October 2018, marks the return of an appointment with the Supplica,...
I am a worm and no man (VII: 7th Degree)
4 Feb. 5 June. 5 Oct. The seventh degree of humility is, that he should not only call himself with his tongue lower and viler...
Et ego semper tecum (VII: The 6th Degree)
3 Feb. 4 June. 4 Oct. The sixth degree of humility is, for a monk to be contented with the meanest and worst of everything,...
Blessed Columba Marmion
A Great Irish Benedictine Today is the feast of a great Irish saint! Born and educated in Dublin, Joseph Marmion served as a curate in...
Revela ad Dominum viam tuam et spera in eum (VII: 9)
2 Feb. 3 June. 3 Oct. The fifth degree of humility is, not to hide from one’s Abbot any of the evil thoughts that beset...
In conspectu angelorum
We would like to make, which which seems to Us particularly appropriate. We offer it to priests for their consideration. The Catholic Church teaches us...
I am represented before the Face of the Father
Angels Salvation history from Genesis to the Apocalypse is full of the angels. For the patriarchs of old, for the kings and prophets of Israel,...
Thérèse
Some years ago, as a love offering for the feast of my dear Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, I...
Thérèse and Hope
About thirty–five years ago, a certain monk was on a quest to deepen his capacity for living the theological virtue of hope. He was battling...
Obœdiens usque ad mortem (VII:7)
Jan. 1 June. 1 Oct. The third degree of humility is, that a man for the love of God submit himself to his superior in...
I came not to do mine own will (VII:6)
30 Jan. 31 May. 30 Sept. The second degree of humility is, that a man love not his own will, nor delight in fulfilling his...
Timorem Dei sibi ante oculos semper ponens (VII:3)
26 Jan. 27 May. 26 Sept. The first degree of humility, then, is that a man, always keeping the fear of God before his eyes,...
To put one’s hope in God (IV:2)
19 Jan. 20 May. 19 Sept. 22. Not to give way to anger. 23. Not to harbour a desire of revenge. 24. Not to foster...