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One of the “fans” of this blog asked me if I could post some pictures of our fall colors. Even though the trees didn’t deliver the show that they sometimes do we had a great season none-the-less. I took a … Continue reading →

Was talking to my mother the other night and she was amazed that our flowers here are still very much in bloom…in other words we haven’t had a killing frost as yet. (She lives in northern Wisconsin.) She asked me … Continue reading →

One of our Benedictine parishes – Saint Boniface in Coldspring, MN, just donated three new surpluses to our dependant priory, Holy Trinity Monastery. As you can see the monks are very happy to have received them! Peace, bpv

On the way to the beginning of the Wobegon Trail Ride for Catholic Charities last weekend we came upon the Saint John’s Fire Department out for their weekly Saturday morning drill. God bless these men who are on alert to … Continue reading →

Every fall the OSB (Order of Saint Benedict) Picnic occurs and in a most informal place…the fire hall! It is a great time for all employees from the President’s and Abbot’s offices all the way to housekeeping and everything in … Continue reading →

This past weekend was the first “football weekend” of the year and so we offered a bit of a welcome display right outside of the Great Hall. Met many old aquaintances and made many new ones! We offered registration for … Continue reading →

Yesterday we had high humidity and temps in the low 90′s. Today we are in the low 70′s with low humidity and a lovely gentle breeze. As most Minnesotan’s say: “If you don’t like the weather – just wait 5 … Continue reading →

Of course I am very good friends with Br. Aelred who is the Associate Publisher for the new monthly prayer book from the Liturgical Press…but I felt moved to share the front and back of the September issue as I … Continue reading →