Saint Bede the Venerable
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...
Rogation Monday
At Matins this morning, Saint Ambrose gave the following commentary on the Gospel of the Day: At that time : Jesus said unto his disciples:...
God Hidden and Unknown
The Auction Someone informed me, yesterday, of an auction being held this weekend at a farm not far from the priory. Among the old furniture...
Evviva Santa Rita!
Visiting Saint Rita When I was a lad growing up in Fair Haven, I would occasionally venture beyond the boundaries of my immediate neighborhood and...
Blessing of Roses in Honour of Saint Rita
The blessing of roses takes place at the end of Mass on the feast of Saint Rita. It recalls an episode in the life of...