But Jesus was silent. (Matthew, Chapter 26)

Test Your Benedictine Knowledge

 

What St. Vincent Monk is responsible for today's Benedictine medal?...The answer is: Rt. Rev. Boniface Krug, O.S.B. (1838-1909). Abbot Boniface was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and originally a monk of St. Vincent Archabbey until he was chosen to become prior and latter archabbot of Montecassino. The image to the right shows Abbot Krug, on his knees at prayer. This painting can be found in the Archabbey Basilica Crypt.

The Way of the Cross

Check out these clips from the Way of the Cross performance. Click here and here

St. Vincent Monks traveling to see the Holy Father!!!

A number of the monks will be traveling to New York and Washington, D.C. to see our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI as he visits America. Be sure to check the blog often for any more information regarding the brothers trip and for some pictures.

No Greater Love

One of the great blessings of Lent in the monastic life is that it calls the monk to take a good hard look at himself and ask, "Am I truly doing all that I can for Jesus Christ and His holy Church?, am I striving to lay down my life for others?, am I trying to be the best monk I can be?" As Holy Week quickly approaches I ask you to take time in your own life to ponder and pray over the questions that really matter. Ask Jesus to show you the ways He is calling you to lay down your life for others. Holy Week teaches us to focus on the Holy cross and be willing to surrender our wills to the will of the Father. Monks prostrating themselves as they give themselves totally to Jesus Christ at Solemn Profession.

Br. (soon to be Father) Michael, Fr. Fred, Fr. Shawn Matthew, and Fr. Boniface.