On the Foundation of the Monastic Life: The Abbot
What Sort of Man Ought the Abbot to Be 9 Jan, 10 May, 9 Sept An Abbot who is worthy to preside over a monastery...
Cardinal Schuster: Saint Benedict’s Invitation to Embrace the Way of the Cross
Note: This reflection from Cardinal Schuster was originally written for Quinquagesima Sunday, whose Gospel speaks of Our Lord’s prediction of His Passion. It is presented...
The Nuns of Warsaw Who Offered Their Lives
Thirty-Five Nuns On 22 August 1944, an elderly Polish Benedictine Nun who was ill died as a consequence of the severe conditions her community was...
The Marian New Year Arrives Again
The Marian New Year Tonight at Vespers begins the devotional preparation for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are reposting this year the...
(XXXIV) Whether All Ought Alike to Receive What is Needful
CHAPTER XXXIV. Whether All Ought Alike to Receive What is Needful 12 Mar. 12 July. 11 Nov. As it is written: “Distribution was made to...