Posts by Fr. Etienne Huard, O.S.B.
Three Steps Toward Union with God
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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Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB, shares his spiritual insights on the current crisis and how we might grow deeper in our trust in God and open ourselves up to greater charity.
Read MoreFive Steps to a Fruitful Lent
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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