Mount Saviour Monastery
September
2004
News:
On September 10, some of the New York Oblates were here for their
seasonal meeting. They shared a meal with the community and had
time to relax and meet in a different atmosphere. On the 13th, Br. Joseph Amendola made simple
vows. He used his talents on landscaping and was able to make
Easter lilies grow in September. He makes a variety of candles with pure bee wax. On September
16, Fr. Martin left for Rome to attend the Benedictine Abbots'
Congress.
"From 21 to 29 September 2004, the Eternal City welcomed 230 abbots of
the oldest monastic Order of the West. The abbots convene every four
years to deal with matters concerning the entire Benedictine
Confederation as well as those of the College and Athenaeum of
Sant'Anselmo in Rome. Also present were twenty four representatives
of the Benedictine nuns and
sisters and five delegates from other Christian denominations.
Apart from the usual topics of discussion, the Congress developed the
broad theme of globalization. Professor Norbert Walter of the Deutsche
Bank of Frankfurt and Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, gave
key-note addresses treating the secular and the eclesial aspects of the
question. In some 438 monasteries spread throughout the world
Benedictine monks have always adapted to the needs and culture of their
environment, while conserving the continuity of their particular
spiritual heritage. Globalization, the theme of the Congress, then, is
highly apposite." (From the Confederation web site)
Coming Events:
Where May Sheep
Safely Graze in this Present World
Second Annual Weekend Retreat for
Knitters at Mount Saviour Monastery
January 14-17, 2005. See the information
page.
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