Oblates Bits and Pieces - July 30, 2010
St. Benedict’s Abbey and Benedictine College are hosting the American Benedictine Academy meeting his year here at the college. The meeting will begin on Thursday, August 5 and end on Sunday, August 8. Oblates are invited to attend one or any of the listed talked to be held in O’Malley-McAlister Auditorium in the Student Union.
Benedictines and Evangelization
Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Lecture – Father Ezekiel Lotz, O.S.B.
“The Benedictine Mission to Post-modern Culture”
Friday, 9:00 a.m. Lecture – Sister Ephrem Hollermann, O.S.B.,
“Where There Was Need: American Benedictines and Evangelization”
Friday, 2:00 p.m. Lecture –Abbot Primate Notker Wolf, O.S.B.
“Benedictines in Modern Times”
Friday, 7:30 p.m. St. Benedict’s Abbey Church
Music by Abbot Notker Wolf, Dr. Ruth Krusemark, Father Blaine Schultz and Sister Janelle Maes
I hope some of you can make to one or several lectures or the fine musical presentation in the evening. If you have volunteered to assist with the meeting please contact Father Meinrad and let him know. E-mail or 360-7867 as soon as possible.
Daily Reflection: July 31, 2010
Saturday, 31 July 2010 00:00 | Written by Josephine Hildman |
God our father - I thank you for the teachings of all religous: our priests, brothers and sisters. Without them we would have no guidance to lead us in this life to the heavenly goal we desire. May we listen to the words of God. May we remain humble with fath and hope, always. A Homily for Indepence Day
Friday, 09 July 2010 14:45 | Written by Bishop Herbert Hermes |
French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville observed more than 170 years ago: "I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there; in her fertile fields and boundless prairies, and it was not there; in her rich mines and her vast world commerce, and it was not there. Not until I went to the churches of America and heard her pulpits a flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great." |
Detour!
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 14:22 | Written by Administrator |
For those of you who are planning to visit us in the near future and are traveling from or through the Platte City/Tracy area, please use these directions. Last Updated (Wednesday, 12 May 2010 14:35) Art Gallery to Feature Works At St. Benedict's
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 14:02 | Written by Administrator |
The show will open at 11 a.m. July 11, following Sunday Mass at the Abbey Church. The Gallery is open each Sunday after Mass or by appointment. To make an appointment call 913-367-7853.
Last Updated (Friday, 30 July 2010 17:44) |
Today, the 4th of July, we celebrate the Declaration of Independence. I want to reflect with you on some of the principles of that Declaration, also what the French philosopher, Alexis de Tocqueville said about America and finally on recent statements of Popes and Bishops related to our duty to live up to it and the Constitution.
Beauchamp’s Gallery in Topeka will host its annual Christian Themes show in the St. Benedict’s Abbey Art Gallery this year.