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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Time to put my money where my mouth is (or at least where my fingers are)

In previous posts I have talked about such topics as "Detachment" and "Obedience". Well now I get to practice both! We Cistercians have a visitation from our Father Immediate or his delegate once every couple of years. This year was our year for it. As a postulant I did not get an opportunity to
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Retreat

I start my pre-novitiate retreat tonight. I will be on retreat until The Feast of the Annunciation. Then I will receive my habit. Please pray for me.God Bless!!Pax.
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Hereford Cathedral

Everybody should go to Hereford Cathedral. It is beautiful. It is the home to the 13th Century Mappa Mundi (Map of the World) and the Chain Library. And it holds an even greater treasure. Hospitality. Not just the "Have a nice day" stuff, but genuine hospitality. The staff there want to make sure yo
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Belmont Abbey

On Saturday the novitiate went to Hereford. Our first stop was to beautiful Belmont Abbey. Benedictine hospitality was up to its normal high standards. We also received a grand tour which lead us to the top of the church tower and throughout the monastery. If you believe that you are called to the m
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Fellow bloggers beware

Lately I have been getting comments from either China or Taiwan: sometimes in English, sometimes in Chinese. There are hypertext links to "adult" web-sites on these comments.So,my fellow bloggers. If you get unusual post, make sure there are no links to other websites.For the rest of you. Later to
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Good News

I received some very good news today. My request to become a novice has been accepted by the Abbot's council. Please God I will be clothed on The Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March, 2010.Thank you, everyone, for your prayers. Please keep praying for me.God's Blessing and Peace to you all!
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Grace of the Present Moment

Today at Mount St.Bernard we had our first truly Bona Fide sunrise during Lauds. As we turned to the east to sing the Sub Tuum the windows were golden and the statue of the Madonna and Child was silhouetted. It was quite beautiful. Right after Lauds we meet briefly for Chapter and then we have rou
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Ash Wednesday

It has been a while since my last post, and I apologize for that. I have had a lot on my mind -- in a very good way.Back in January I had mentioned a little bit about our community retreat. I must say I did find it funny that so many people asked me where we went for the retreat. I may have hurt
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

I Have a Confession to Make...

For the last week we were on retreat. During that time I went completely without emails or the internet. The doctors have told me that the tremors and the nervous tick should pass shortly. ;-)A little while before the retreat while in prayer, the idea of making a General Confession came to me. Ju
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My Journey on the Road to Cîteaux · 2Y ago

Retreat Time

We are going on a community retreat in a few hours. It will last seven days. During that time I will not be posting anything or even checking emails. It will be an spirit-filled internet-free week. I will probably write some things during the retreat and post them afterwards.God BlessPAXp.s. God
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