Yearly Archives: 2009

Christ is Born! Allelujah!

A blessed Christmas to all! The nativity in the Abbey Church of Saint John the Baptist. Peace and love, Br. Paul-Vincent Niebauer O.S.B.

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Christmas Eve snowstorm!

Hello all! Here is a picture that I just took a few minutes ago. Lots and lots of snow this time around! The midnight mass that we have broadcast in the past on Public Radio has moved on to stream … Continue reading

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Puppet Master

A Benedictine monk practices the Neopolitan art of crèche-doll-making By Michael Tortorello Photo by Todd Buchanan There’s something wrong with the head in Father Nathanael’s hand. That much is obvious. But what? Father Nathanael Hauser rolls the little head around … Continue reading

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Reflections on the third Sunday of Advent…

Sunday of the Third Week of Advent: December 13, 2009 Readings: Zep. 3: 14-18, Is. 12: 2-6, Phil. 4: 4-7, Luke 3: 10-18 Readings: Zep. 3: 14-18, Is. 12: 2-6, Phil. 4: 4-7, Luke 3: 10-18 The full text of … Continue reading

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The Second Week of Advent.

Come Lord Jesus, come!

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Oh yes, it is winter in Minnesota!

A wonderful day in Minnesota! Our wind chill is at about -17 today. It was sunny and clear however! Here is Br. Aelred Senna O.S.B. all decked out for the season! Peace, bpv

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New UTube Advent/Christmas Greeting from Saint John’s Vocations Office!

Just click on the below link and enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd-XigVFVTY The video was created by Ben DeMarais, a Benedictine Volunteer Alum. Nicely done, Ben!

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Canoeing in December?

Br. David Paul Lange O.S.B. and Br. Nick Kleespie O.S.B. decided at lunch today that it would be a great day to go canoeing. After all it is December 1st and how many times in central Minnesota does the opportunity … Continue reading

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Happy first week of Advent!

Come Lord Jesus!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Novices and juniors making 32 pies as directed by Br. Aelred Senna O.S.B. Mmmmm. Fr. Mark Thamert O.S.B. was in charge of the turkeys and Br. Paul Richards prepared the HOT crescent rolls and a host of monks served a … Continue reading

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