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Pray and Work for Vocations
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Pray and Work for Vocations

By: Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B.

Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson recounts the lessons of his first year on the job as the Abbey’s vocations director, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how you can support his efforts.

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Unum Nomen
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Unum Nomen

By: Br. Jean-Marie Hogan, O.S.B.

What’s in a Name?

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Pope Leo XIV
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Pope Leo XIV

Our newly elected Holy Father has been introduced to the world, and his historic election marks the first time an American ascended to the Chair of St. Peter. Our monks have made note of the ways his election touched their hearts and relates to their own lives of work and prayer.

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The Art of Living: Hope
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The Art of Living: Hope

By Reid Bissen, Obl.S.B.

Final part of a series of reflections on The Art of Living by Dietrich von Hildebrand.

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Neither More Nor Less
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Neither More Nor Less

By: Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B., and Br. Jean-Marie Hogan, O.S.B.

Performing José de Valdivielso’s “The Phoneix of Love”

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Holy Face of Jesus in Atchison
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Holy Face of Jesus in Atchison

By: Derya Rix

Devotion to the face and image of Our Lord, universal among the Catholic faithful, is expressed in particular ways here in Atchison.

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Invented by Monks
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Invented by Monks

By: Seth Galemore

Monasteries have always also been centers of innovation, where monks not only preserved knowledge but also created it—crafting tools, systems, and ideas that helped shape the modern world. Read on to learn how your daily life has been shaped by monks.

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Cherish the Gift of Life
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Cherish the Gift of Life

By Fr. Matthew Habiger, O.S.B.

First written in 2012, this article about in vitro fertilization has been revised with a few key updates. It remains timely and relevant to today’s discussions about expanding access to IVF and how the countless lives created.

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