Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Edward Mazuski, on the occasion of the Feast of the Presentation, comments on the meaning of priestly ordination within the context of monastic life. The gospel narrative "helps give some sense to the two vocations I have been called to live out," he writes. His reflection sees this as centered in the sacrifice of the Mass.

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After six months of pandemic-effected scheduling and delayed monastic events, Br. Sixtus Roslevich provides us with a belated introduction to Mr. Jordan Saiz, who joined the community this past year, working for the Portsmouth Institute. And Jordan himself offers us some autobiographical background. We welcome Jordan to the community.

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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity finished this past Monday on the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (January 25), prayers joined over the week in the monastic community, particularly at midday. Abbot Matthew Stark made particular note of the need for greater unity of the faithful in his homily on the completion of the Octave on that Feast, calling us all to continue in this prayer.

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