Refocus on the depth of Easter with this reflection from Fr. Marion Charboneau, OSB.

Read along as Fr. Jay Kythe, OSB reflects on his time spent as Retreat Master of St. Benedict’s Abbey.

Reflect on the impact of Divine Mercy with Abbey staff member Jane Hanson.

Refocus on the purpose of Lent by diving into a homily given by Fr. Gabriel Landis, O.S.B. on Ash Wednesday.

This article reflects on the role of St. Joseph in Christian life, presenting him as a model of silence, obedience, chastity, and trust in God’s will. Through his faithful response to the mystery of the Incarnation, St. Joseph shows us what it means to conform one’s life to living virtuously, and giving oneself fully in love and service. The faithful are invited to seek his intercession, imitate his holiness, and join in praying the Litany of St. Joseph, particularly for vocations.

In this letter, an oblate of St. Benedict’s Abbey reflects on his 21 years of incarceration and the sustaining grace of God throughout suffering. Despite the abuse, illness, depression, and hardship he faced, he testifies that these trials deepened his trust in the Lord and strengthened his faith. As he prepares for his release, he expresses gratitude for the prayers of the monastic community and asks for continued intercession as he reenters the world. 

On November 29^th, 2025, Fr. Romário Wilson Vianna Peron, O.S.B. was ordained as a priest of our monastic community at our priory in Brazil, Mosteiro São José. The most senior member of the Brazilian community, Fr. Josias Dias da Costa, O.S.B., offered the following remarks during the ordination mass. Translated from Portuguese and lightly revised for publication.

One of our newest Oblates recounts how he found renewed hope and spiritual strength when he embarked on a path towards closeness with the St. Benedict’s Abbey monastic community. 

By: Joe Dolan, Obl. O.S.B.

Friends of St. Benedict’s Abbey can choose to live Benedictine spirituality in their own daily lives. Those who do so intently may become Oblates of the community. Read on to learn more. Part II of II.

By: Shelby Bland