Vigilant Observance of Major Solemnities
On August 15th, the Catholic Church celebrates The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a great solemnity in the life of the church! As with many solemnities, there are two
Catching up with Br. Stephen Johnson, OSB
Catching up with Br. Stephen Johnson, OSB A conversation with Br. Stephen Johnson, OSB, of Assumption Abbey, son of Mark and Loriann Johnson, on botany, the two towers you can
Who is Near Me is Near the Fire
A Homily on the Vigil of Priestly and Diaconate Ordination On the evening of June 4, 2026 — the vigil before six men were ordained a deacon and priests for
Mass of the Holy Family – Patrick McGuire
During the season of Ordinary Time from June until Labor Day in the Fall, we will be singing a musical setting of the ‘Ordinary’ that I have written, titled “Mass of the Holy Family.”
Lifted Up & new Ascension bas-relief
Lifted Up The mystery at the heart of the Ascension is not a departure. It is a homecoming. That sentence is harder to believe than it sounds. For most of
Rogation Days & Garden Blessings
Consider having your garden blessed as a part of observing Rogation Days this spring!