The Scripture readings for the Solemnity of St. Benedict’s Passing give us three steps toward union with God that we also find in St. Benedict’s Rule: Seek Christ; be Christ; follow Christ. Seek Christ In the Book of Proverbs and elsewhere in the Scriptures, the reader is urged to “seek [wisdom] like silver,…

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Fr. Xavier discusses what it means to enter into formation in a monastic setting, its challenges and joys, here at Conception Abbey.

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Part of Conception Abbey’s Online Lenten Journey, I offer five tips on how to make a fruitful lent this year. Consider signing up for the Lenten journey at: https://lent.conceptionabbey.org/ The five steps are: 1. Understand why Lent matters. If we are willing to understand why more completely we are able to enter into the season…

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