marigold Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I could have posted this under "Because We Need Manliness" or under "OSB's OSB's Everywhere," but I thought it fit a little better here; https://www.facebook.com/conceptionabbey/videos/10152940345301025/ Anybody want to recruit him onto Phatmass? Love it! That cheeky smile
Luigi Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Brother Chronicler of the Trappist monastery of Calvaire in eastern Canada says (in a may 2015 post): (italics mine) Sunday 31st. This evening the barn cats relaxed in front of the big barn doors through which hay goes in and out, while further to the east cows from the heifer barn were grazing on their large field. How many cats do we actually have? That is one of monastic life's more difficult questions. (Maybe we should start a thread about that at the Debate Table.)
Spem in alium Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 ((Maybe we should start a thread about that at the Debate Table.) This is an excellent idea which I enthusiastically endorse.
Luigi Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 The question of the day is not, "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" but "How many cats does the monastery have?" followed by "How many cats can should the monastery have?" which will no doubt lead to "How many cats can the monastery afford?" and "How many cats can the monastery love and raise in the faith?"
Luigi Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 We know how important silence is in Trappist monasteries. But oxygen is, too. Outside contractors have been installing a geo-thermal heating system in Calvary Trappist monastery in Canada; the work has been ongoing for quite some time. "...the new geo-thermal system was switched on in room after room in order to test it. It makes a little sound, essentially the sound of a fan, though the louvres also move up and down to circulate the warm air making the faintest "whir-r, whir-r". The oil radiators made a lot more noise than that at times! The acoustics in chapel bring out the fan's sound a bit. But simply having them on there can make the chapel in summer a better place. Without them, there's basically no air moving, so you can sometimes feel there's a bit of oxygen missing."
Luigi Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) From Assumption Abbey's (North Dakota) July 2015 newsletter: March 16: Candidate Matthew Rubbelke was received into the novitiate at Vespers. Abbot Brian wore his miter and held his crosier for the ceremony and it’s good to see him in his regalia once in a while. Matthew hails from Minot, ND. For a very brief time we had two people in the novitiate, but on March 21, Novice Luke professed vows and became Br. Jude. We are currently accepting applications for positions in the novitiate. The pay is lousy but the benefits are amesome! Edited November 1, 2015 by Luigi
Luigi Posted November 5, 2015 Author Posted November 5, 2015 Western Dominican Vocations shared Holy Rosary Church's photo. 14 hrs · A Dominican and a Jesuit...no, this is not a joke! Fr. Gerald Albert Buckley, OP, visits his brother, Fr. Cornelius Buckley, SJ, at Thomas Aquinas College on the occasion of Fr. Cornelius' 90th birthday. Ad multos annos, Father! Holy Rosary ChurchLike Page November 2 at 9:09pm · Edited · Our own Fr. Gerald Buckley, OP, surprised his older brother, Fr. Cornelius M. Buckley, SJ, down at Thomas Aquinas College on the occasion of Fr. Cornelius' 90th Birthday today. Truly, two great men in their respective orders!
Luigi Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 St. Benedict's Abbey (Kansas Monks) November 13 at 10:18am · Edited · Working this morning, Br. Karel quoted St. Benedict: "When they live by the work of the combustible engine, they are truly monks." I'm not sure that's quite how it goes...
Luigi Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 From Assumption Abbey, Richardton ND. Facebook, 11-20-15. Br Jude, Novice Matthew,and Candidate Mark have made a couple of aggravation-type games out of scrap wood. Don't be fooled by their angelic smiles which just get larger as they joyfully move the poor prior's marbles to the start box even though they are gently warned they may be placed on dish duty for weeks on end if they continue their destructive strategies. Warnings they gleefully ignore. Be that as it may, it has been fun using the boards and their skills greatly are appreciated!
Luigi Posted November 22, 2015 Author Posted November 22, 2015 From Calvary Trappist abbey in Canada: A sign in refectory now reads: "McIntosh apples, courtesy of God and Father Adrien."
Julie Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 On November 5, 2015 at 6:59:51 AM, Luigi said: Western Dominican Vocations shared Holy Rosary Church's photo. 14 hrs · A Dominican and a Jesuit...no, this is not a joke! Fr. Gerald Albert Buckley, OP, visits his brother, Fr. Cornelius Buckley, SJ, at Thomas Aquinas College on the occasion of Fr. Cornelius' 90th birthday. Ad multos annos, Father! Holy Rosary ChurchLike Page November 2 at 9:09pm · Edited · Our own Fr. Gerald Buckley, OP, surprised his older brother, Fr. Cornelius M. Buckley, SJ, down at Thomas Aquinas College on the occasion of Fr. Cornelius' 90th Birthday today. Truly, two great men in their respective orders! I LOVE the brothers Fathers Buckley! Fr. Cornelius Buckley has a sense of humor like no other. He also makes all the best Jesuit jokes.
Luigi Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) This is not particularly humorous, but it's an insight into the life of a particular a Trappist monastery. From New Melleray, November 16 2015: The abbot invited community members to participate in an 'Altar Wine tasting' in anticipation of our next restocking order.Judging criteria included: Appearance/Color, Aroma, Taste and Texture, Aftertaste, and Overall Impression.Rating options were: 5=excellent, 4=good, 3=acceptable, 2=deficient, 1=poor, and 0=objectionable."Monastic Red" came out the "winner" of the three wines tasted. Edited November 26, 2015 by Luigi
Gabriela Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 10 hours ago, Luigi said: This is not particularly humorous, but it's an insight into the life of a particular a Trappist monastery. From New Melleray, November 16 2015: The abbot invited community members to participate in an 'Altar Wine tasting' in anticipation of our next restocking order.Judging criteria included: Appearance/Color, Aroma, Taste and Texture, Aftertaste, and Overall Impression.Rating options were: 5=excellent, 4=good, 3=acceptable, 2=deficient, 1=poor, and 0=objectionable."Monastic Red" came out the "winner" of the three wines tasted. I think that's pretty hilarious.
Luigi Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 This is not a monk - it's the pope! But it's a great image - and funny, too! https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/photos/a.200542726659592.50788.199098633470668/2579289745451533/?type=3
Gabriela Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 21 hours ago, Luigi said: This is not a monk - it's the pope! But it's a great image - and funny, too! https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/photos/a.200542726659592.50788.199098633470668/2579289745451533/?type=3 The comments are just awful, though.
Luigi Posted December 23, 2015 Author Posted December 23, 2015 Conception Abbey monk decorating the abbey's Christmas tree- pretty creative!
Luigi Posted December 29, 2015 Author Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Clarifying - which are Dominicans and which are Jedi. Read the comments, too - they're funnier than the image. https://twitter.com/PiusOP/status/677835974467051520/photo/1?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=OPVocations&utm_content=677865415343669248 Edited December 29, 2015 by Luigi
Julie Posted December 29, 2015 Posted December 29, 2015 27 minutes ago, Luigi said: Clarifying - which are Dominicans and which are Jedi. Read the comments, too - they're funnier than the image. https://twitter.com/PiusOP/status/677835974467051520/photo/1?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=OPVocations&utm_content=677865415343669248 The comments are beautiful!
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