Luigi Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I follow the weekly chronicle of the Trappist monks (nine monks and two postulants or novices) at Calvary abbey in New Brunswick, Canada. http://www.calvaryabbey.com/weeklychronicle.html Not a whole lot of terribly exciting events, but every now and then Brother Chronicler posts something wryly funny. Such as 2015, February 15, Sunday: " Lunch today was taken to the soothing sounds of the honky tonk heroes of days gone by. Freddy Fender, pray for us!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Example #2: A generally complimentary description of one of the monks at St. Louis Benedictine Abbey. The last detail, though, reveals his human weakness - or, at least, nature. Father Linus Dolce Father Linus is a man of intense focus and deep asceticism. Already an accomplished scientist, teacher, and athlete when he arrived, Linus’ talents now serve him well in our school. He is an ardent fan of Thomas Aquinas, peanut butter, rock-climbing, and hiking. He hates carrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 *gigglesnort* :hehe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I follow the weekly chronicle of the Trappist monks (nine monks and two postulants or novices) at Calvary abbey in New Brunswick, Canada. http://www.calvaryabbey.com/weeklychronicle.html Not a whole lot of terribly exciting events, but every now and then Brother Chronicler posts something wryly funny. Such as 2015, February 15, Sunday: " Lunch today was taken to the soothing sounds of the honky tonk heroes of days gone by. Freddy Fender, pray for us!" I don't think "the soothing sound of the honky tonk heroes of days gone by" was the actual theme chosen by the abbot for lunch that day. The monastery is having a geothermal heating system installed, and I suspect that the monks' lunch was - shall we say "enriched"? - by the music of the construction workers. A Lenten penance, no doubt, but not described as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 This is superb. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My favorite monkish line of all time, from the Rule of St. Benedict, chapter 39: 6Should it happen that the work is heavier than usual, the abbot may decide—and he will have the authority—to grant something additional, provided that it is appropriate, 7and that above all overindulgence is avoided, lest a monk experience indigestion. ROTFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunsuch Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My favorite: An elderly Benedictine monk was warned that some people had a tendency to take advantage of his kindness and generosity. His response: "I certainly hope so!" [From http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Benedictine-Elders-Americas-Greatest-ebook/dp/B005SZULSS/ which is a great book!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Video - the benefits of the monastic habit: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152814660861025&set=vb.148471641024&type=2&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Video - the dangers of the habit: https://youtu.be/a3B9GG9x0VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Video - the dangers of the habit: https://youtu.be/a3B9GG9x0VA Those were great! Thanks so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Paul Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 What do you call a nun at a costume party? A blessing in disguise What do you call 2 cities owened by nuns? Sister cities What do you call a monk who walks in his sleep? a roam'in Catholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 The post below is from Subiaco (Arkansas) Abbey's Facebook page. Follow the link and scroll down to the day to see photos. https://www.facebook.com/SubiacoMonks/posts/799119370170102 (This is not even an April Fool's Day post! Although... the Church has anticipated feast days, so maybe this is an anticipated April Fool's Day post.) Subiaco Monks added 5 new photos. March 27 at 5:20pm · Edited · THE KNIGHTS OF SUBIACO: Abbot Leonard has become deeply concerned about the lax offensive and defensive training of our Juniors, Novices and Candidate. Moreover, we are always concerned about the threat of raids from the marauders of Paris, New Blaine and Scranton. As a result, Abbot Leonard has reinstituted the ancient training program in Medieval Monastic Martial Arts and Swordsmanship for our Novices. Our two novices, Clifford Heyer and Joseph Owens were recently pictured practicing defensive maneuvers in the stairwells when the former AbbotJerome Kodell happened upon them. If those dastardly foreign marauders were to be able to penetrate our perimeter defenses, then we will unleash the ultimate weapon....yes, our Legion of solemnly professed Monks will join their Padawans with their light sabers. Jedi Knights were merely Junior Varsity compared to our Subiaco Knights! Our novices, juniors and candidate will cover the flanks with their sabers, while our solemnly professed like Elijah Owens Osb, with students of the Houses that form Subiaco at his side, venture out head-on in battle. Of course...ALL wearing Benedictine medals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hehe, great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 This abbey seems to have a problem with geese. They posted these pictures of their "newest postulants." https://www.facebook.com/StLouisAbbey/posts/663571410413514 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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