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Giving Back
Yesterday evening Conception Abbey hosted its first #GivingTuesday event. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world came together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Conception Abbey accepted and wrapped Christmas gifts of clothing, toys, and other presents to give to underprivileged families. Monks,…
The Year of Consecrated Life
Pope Francis has declared 2015 to be The Year of Consecrated Life, which begins with the first Sunday of Advent. The monks of Conception Abbey will continue offering heartfelt prayers for the needs of the Church and the world. We also ask you to join us in praying specifically for vocations to Conception Abbey, to…
The Year of Consecrated Life
It was a beautiful weekend at the Abbey as we move into the Advent Season, a season characterized by waiting for the coming of Christ. There is also great excitement at the Abbey as we inaugurate the Year of Consecrated Life. Pope Francis has called this year as a time for a renewal and recognizing…
Rejoice and Give Thanks
The past few days have been filled with many activities: Community meetings, celebrations, and a festive meal. The monks of Conception Abbey have many things for which we are thankful. Below: Abbot Gregory leads the community in a series of meetings and discussions. Below: Fr. Macario keeps his head warm with an interesting looking hat…
Blog: 1 Year Anniversary
The blog started on this day in 2013. And, here we are, one year later. These days are ideal for a blog about the monastery and monastic life, because there are certainly plenty of activities going on. The seminarians leave for Thanksgiving vacation after their last morning class. I’m certain they are excited to get…
Freshman Talent Night
Last night’s Freshman Talent Night was very entertaining. The Freshman class of Conception Seminary worked hard to put together a show that featured songs, skits, dance, impersonations, and several videos. This year’s theme was “Saturday Night Live.” Seminarians, monks, and faculty attended the event which lasted just over one hour. The event offers the opportunity…
Morning Ministry
I had Mass at 7:30am for the Benedictine Sisters of Clyde all week long. Just about every day I had to scrape ice off of the car in the morning. It was a cold week! Below: The best thing about being out and about in the morning–Sunrise! Below: Clyde still has one of the…
Snow Again
While the temperatures fell on Tuesday of last week, the snow fell on Saturday morning. There is something magically and nostalgic about the first substantial snow, but the fairytale feelings quickly went away when I was brushing snow off of the car Sunday morning before Mass. I am assigned this week to have Mass for…