st. benedict’s abbey

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Place Matters
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Place Matters

Consider how your location affects your heart with Br. Jean-Marie Hogan, OSB.

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In the School of St. Joseph: Silence, Obedience, and Trust
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In the School of St. Joseph: Silence, Obedience, and Trust

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.

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Sustained By Grace: A Prisoner’s Testimony
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Sustained By Grace: A Prisoner’s Testimony

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. 

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