One piece of our archival roots “hidden in plain view,” omnipresent in our literature – indeed, one every page of our website – is the monastic coat of arms. It is an intriguing source of information about the community, as its purpose is precisely to capture in images the fundamental character of the place. We look more closely at this still-active archive, and its designer, our own Dom Wilfrid Bayne, O.S.B.

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We may overlook the pervasive significance of candles in our spiritual lives. Where would we be without them? We even have a Mass uniquely incorporating a Blessing of Candles. On Tuesday, February 2, the Feast of the Presentation, conventual Mass began with a blessing of candles, beautifully displayed in our sanctuary.

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The past two Thursdays, Brother Sixtus Roslevich has introduced the visiting Manquehue group at the winter term's first Church Assemblies, speaking of the impact the Manquehue Movement had on his own vocation and of its long-term relationship with St. Louis. Bernardita Opazo and Rosario Achondo both offered inspiring statements to the students, capturing much of the sense of mission of the MAM group and its dedication to lectio divina.

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