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Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 11, 2026. The readings are from Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5, Matthew 10:24-33 (Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Memorial of St. Benedict (480-547), the father of Christian monasticism.St. Benedict was born in Nursia, Italy, in 480 and, after being educated in Rome, left the world to live as a solitary hermit at Subiaco. He organized a form of monastic life in twelve small monasteries. Under his guidance, as abbot, the monks vowed to seek God and devoted themselves to work and prayer.A few years later, St. Benedict left the district of Subiaco to found the abbey of Monte Cassino on the heights of Campania. There, he wrote his famous Rule, the monks' program of life, in which the Roman genius and the monastic wisdom of the Christian world are wonderfully combined.His rule prescribed common sense, a life of moderate asceticism, prayer, study, and work, and community life under one superior. It stressed obedience, stability, and zeal, and made the Divine Office the center of monastic life; it would affect spiritual and monastic life in the West for centuries to come.While ruling his monks (most of whom, including Benedict, were not ordained), he counseled rulers and Popes, ministered to the poor and destitute around him, and tried to repair the ravages of the Lombard invasion led by Totila.For St. Benedict, the fundamental, and even more, the sole objective of existence is the search for God: "Quaerere Deum." He knew that when the believer enters into a profound relationship with God, he cannot be content with living in a mediocre way, with a minimalist ethic and superficial religiosity.In this light, the faithful better the expression that Benedict took from St. Cyprian, and that is summarized in his Rule (IV, 21): Nihil amori Christi praeponere. Prefer nothing to the love of Christ.Associated with the life of the saint and worn on a Rosary, the Saint Benedict Medal is used by many faithful as a sacramental for spiritual protection against evil and temptation, and as a prayer of exorcism against Satan. The primary prayer associated with the Saint Benedict medal is an exorcism prayer, often represented by initials on the medal, which translates to: "May the Holy Cross be my light; May the dragon never be my guide. Begone, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities. What you offer is evil; Drink the poison yourself!". Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠July 11, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Send us Fan MailA poisoned cup shatters at a blessing. A raven delivers bread in the wilderness. A young man leaves Rome's comfort behind and chooses a cave, only to become the spiritual father of Western monasticism. Saint Benedict's story is packed with vivid moments, but what grips us most is how practical his holiness feels when you look closely at the pattern underneath it: prayer, discipline, humility, and trust in divine providence. We walk through Benedict's early life and his retreat to Subiaco, where the real battle is interior. Temptation, loneliness, and spiritual warfare show up as persistent pressure, not a one-time event, and Benedict responds with steady faith and concrete practices. From there, the miraculous stories start to make sense, not as spectacle, but as signs of God's protection and mercy: the shattered cup, liberation from tormenting thoughts, food multiplied for the community, and deliverance from evil. We also explore Monte Cassino, the rise of Benedictine life, and the enduring wisdom of the Rule of Saint Benedict. Its clear, balanced guidance on prayer, work, moderation, obedience, and hospitality still speaks to modern Catholic life, whether you're raising a family, serving in a parish, or rebuilding a daily routine. If you're searching for Catholic spiritual growth that is grounded, courageous, and realistic, this is a conversation to save and return to. Subscribe for more stories of Catholic saints and spiritual renewal, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Saint Benedict Items at Journeys of Faith Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

ROSARY - JOYFUL MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Saturday.

Ask St. Benedict to intercede for us, that we may be people who listen attentively to God, trust confidently in His providence, and never be afraid to acknowledge Jesus Christ by the way we live.

Benedict of Nursia (480-547) aka Saint Benedict, was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict. He is famed in the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Lutheran, Anglican Communion, and Catholic Churches. Benedictine monks celebrate two feast days for their founder—celebrating July 11 to honor his title as Patron Saint of Europe, and observing March 21 as the day he died. His twin sister, Scholastica (480-543), founded the Benedictine nuns. Her feast day is February 10. Books about Benedict available at https://amzn.to/4vuEYvR Books about Scholastica available at https://amzn.to/4vuEYvR Books about Benedict Biscop at https://amzn.to/3TaLMR6 Books about Monte Cassino at https://amzn.to/4eWv5BB ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Saint of the Day podcast—St Benedict of Nursia, abbot (14mar2024) & Venerable Benedict Biscop, Abbot of Wearmouth (12jan2026) Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio; The Saint of the Day podcast (St. Benedict, 11july2024 & St. Scholastica 10feb2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org) Memorial Of Saint Benedict (July 11, 2025) and Saint Scholastica (February 10, 2025). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot Lectionary: 388 The Saint of the day is Saint Benedict Saint Benedict's Story It is unfortunate that no contemporary biography was written of a man who has exercised the greatest influence on monasticism in the West. Benedict is well recognized in the later Dialogues of Saint Gregory, but these are sketches to illustrate miraculous elements of his career. Saint Benedict was born into a distinguished family in central Italy, studied at Rome, and early in life was drawn to monasticism. At first he became a hermit, leaving a depressing world—pagan armies on the march, the Church torn by schism, people suffering from war, morality at a low ebb. He soon realized that he could not live a hidden life in a small town any better than in a large city, so he withdrew to a cave high in the mountains for three years. Some monks chose Saint Benedict as their leader for a while, but found his strictness not to their taste. Still the shift from hermit to community life had begun for him. He had an idea of gathering various families of monks into one “Grand Monastery” to give them the benefit of unity, fraternity, and permanent worship in one house. Finally he began to build what was to become one of the most famous monasteries in the world—Monte Cassino, commanding three narrow valleys running toward the mountains north of Naples. The Rule that gradually developed prescribed a life of liturgical prayer, study, manual labor, and living together in community under a common abbot. Benedictine asceticism is known for its moderation, and Benedictine charity has always shown concern for the people in the surrounding countryside. In the course of the Middle Ages, all monasticism in the West was gradually brought under the Rule of Saint Benedict. Today the Benedictine family is represented by two branches: the Benedictine Federation encompassing the men and women of the Order of St. Benedict; and the Cistercians, men and women of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Reflection The Church has been blessed through Benedictine devotion to the liturgy, not only in its actual celebration with rich and proper ceremony in the great abbeys, but also through the scholarly studies of many of its members. Liturgy is sometimes confused with guitars or choirs, Latin or Bach. We should be grateful to those who both preserve and adapt the genuine tradition of worship in the Church.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

For 11 July 2026, Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot , based on Matthew 19:27-29, sent in from Vechta, Germany.

Delivered by Ria from the Parish of Good Shepherd in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. Isaiah 6: 1-8; Rs psalm 93: 1ab.1c-2.5; Matthew 10: 24-33.CHOOSING THE KINGDOM OF GOD The theme for our meditation today is: Choosing theKingdom of God. There was a young man who wanted to get married because his agewas already sufficient, which was 35 years old. He spoke with his mother aboutthis plan. The mother asked about who exactly was the girl whom his son haschosen. That's where the problem came out for clarification. The young man wasconfused to choose one of the two girls whom he thought were equally importantand precious to him. He explained to his mother all the characteristics of thetwo girls. However, the mother with her motherly intuition wasable to release her son's confusion by saying that he must choose one of thetwo who had the spirit of sacrifice. She must be able to offer from herselfwithout reservation for the sake of her partner in life. In consequence, herson must leave the girl who was believed to be the possessive person. The signof someone who is possessive is that he demands to be considered important, orbe given a very special attention. Then the young man could finally make hisright decision in choosing his ideal girl to be his partner for life. The Kingdom of God exists forever with God Himself andit came true in our history with the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. Thecenter of this Kingdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and all of His works for all ofus. The main characteristic of this Kingdom is all the spiritual works that aremanifested in the self-sacrifice of the Lord Jesus with His greatest goal, thatis to save humanity from sin and death. This Kingdom directs its work to uniteall mankind to be its people and citizens. On the contrary, the kingdoms of the world are fullwith this world's characteristics, namely a life that is attached with fleshand materialism. In this type of life people have a possessive mentality, thatis to take and to own. This is natural and none of us is born free from theinclination to be attached to this world's influence. If this attitude becomesvery dominant, this is where the competition and conflict begin becauseeveryone really wants to pursue one's own interest. For us the followers of Christ, the Kingdom of God isthe only choice to achieve salvation for a life that is eternal. Jesus is ourtrue Teacher and today He invites us to choose and follow Him until we becomelike Himself. We are weak servants, but we are given a challenge to become likeour Master, which is Jesus. The prophet Isaiah testified about himself, thatalthough he was a sinner, he chose to follow the Kingdom of God, then he wasready to be sent by God. Saint Benedict Abbot, in his time, provided analternative to live in the Kingdom of God in the European world, namely asimple and monastic life. Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... Almighty God, we pray that today we willbecome people who are helpful to our neighbors by witnessing the presence ofyour Kingdom to them, and we can give special attention for those who are farfrom Your way. Hail Mary, full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

+ Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew 9: 32 – 38 + Saint Benedict, AbbotA demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince of demons.”Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, His heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.”The Gospel of the Lord

Finding community can be difficult. But author Luke Burgis thinks the real challenge begins once we've found it and we're subject to social pressures to conform. Listen as Burgis and EconTalk's Russ Roberts trace the tension between individuals and their tribes through the foundational frameworks, such as family and school, that help forge our identities. Burgis argues that the disappearance of traditional rites of passage bodes ill for major life commitments such as marriage, and recounts his personal journey from Wall Street through the Great Books in search of a strong, differentiated self. He also draws lessons for today's communities from Saint Benedict's 1,500-year-old guide for monastic life and describes the moving ritual he practiced with his father before he died.

Full Text of Readings Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Lectionary: 40 The Saint of the day is Saint Benedict the African Saint Benedict the African's Story Benedict held important posts in the Franciscan Order and gracefully adjusted to other work when his terms of office were up. His parents were slaves brought from Africa to Messina, Sicily. Freed at 18, Benedict did farm work for a wage and soon saved enough to buy a pair of oxen. He was very proud of those animals. In time, he joined a group of hermits around Palermo and was eventually recognized as their leader. Because these hermits followed the Rule of Saint Francis, Pope Pius IV ordered them to join the First Order. Saint Benedict the African was eventually novice master and then guardian of the friars in Palermo—positions rarely held in those days by a brother. In fact, Benedict was forced to accept his election as guardian. And when his term ended, he happily returned to his work in the friary kitchen. Benedict corrected the friars with humility and charity. Once he corrected a novice and assigned him a penance only to learn that the novice was not the guilty party. Benedict immediately knelt down before the novice and asked his pardon. In later life, Benedict was not possessive of the few things he used. He never referred to them as “mine,” but always called them “ours.” His gifts for prayer and the guidance of souls earned him throughout Sicily a reputation for holiness. Following the example of Saint Francis, Benedict kept seven 40-day fasts throughout the year; he also slept only a few hours each night. After Saint Benedict the African's death, King Philip III of Spain paid for a special tomb for this holy friar. Canonized in 1807, he is honored as a patron saint by African Americans.  The liturgical feast of Saint Benedict the African is celebrated on April 4. Reflection Among Franciscans, a position of leadership is limited in time. When the time expires, former leaders sometimes have trouble adjusting to their new position. The Church needs men and women ready to put their best energies into leadership—but also men and women who are gracefully willing to go on to other work when their time of leadership is over.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

What's it like to be married for 34 years to someone who wrote a book called “What Happy Couples Do.” That's the lucky situation in which Brian Bruess finds himself. He is president of the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University and the first president to lead both schools. His wife, Carol Bruess, is nationally known for her research on relationships and communication and is the schools' scholar-in-residence for relationships and dialogue. MPR News host Angela Davis continues her Power Pairs series talking with Carol and Brian about how they've supported each other in marriage, careers and creating community on campus. Guests: Brian J. Bruess is the president of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University outside of St. Cloud, Minn. He started in July of 2022 and is the first person to serve as the joint president for both schools. He was previously president of St. Norbert College in eastern Wisconsin. Before that he worked for over two decades in administration at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn. Carol Bruess is scholar in residence for relationships and dialogue at the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University and professor emerita of communication and family study at the University of St. Thomas. She researches, speaks and writes about how to create healthy relationships. She's the author of five books, including “What Happy Couples Do,” and “Family Communication in the Age of Digital and Social Media.” Do you know a Power Pair?“Power Pairs” is a series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. You may know of them separately but they reveal a new side of themselves when they sit down together. Listen to past interviews here and submit your idea for a future Power Pair here.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

What does it mean to be a pilgrim today? In this episode, theologian and comparative theologian, Dr. Chris Conway explores pilgrimage as a spiritual practice that stretches across religions, cultures, and even secular life. Drawing on Hindu devotional traditions, Pope Francis' Jubilee theme "Pilgrims of Hope," and personal experiences from India to the U.S.–Mexico border, Conway reflects on journey, encounter, and transformation. The conversation invites listeners to imagine pilgrimage not only as travel to sacred places, but as a daily way of living rooted in intention, mercy, and hope. Chris Conway is the Director of Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning and an associate professor in the Department of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University and The Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. He completed his doctoral studies at Boston College in comparative theology, and his areas of research include spiritual practices and devotional traditions in Christianity and Hinduism. For information about Chris' upcoming Theology Day presentation, visit: https://www.csbsju.edu/sot/special-programs-and-events/theology-day/

On Book Lust with Nancy Pearl, author and journalist Anthony DePalma discusses "On This Ground: Hardship and Hope at the Toughest Prep School in America," a story he describes as “a school that refused to die in a city that nearly did.” In the conversation, DePalma explores how Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark endured social upheaval and decline through the steadfast commitment of Benedictine monks who stayed loyal to their community and believed in redemption, accountability, and the idea that education is shaped not just in the classroom, but in the people students become.

A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 38 - Evangelicals Taken Captive by Roman Catholic Mysticism, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Roman Catholic monastic mysticism is taking evangelicals captive through the teachings of John Mark Comer and Rod Dreher. Both men promote the teachings of the mystic "Saint" Benedict. We must reject the darkness of monasticism and stand firm in our faith. (duration 00:22:32) Click here to play

Jazz in the Cities takes place Saturday March 28. Sponsored by the Noack Endowment and the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in Collegeville, Jazz in the Cities combines performance and other kinds of programs that enrich jazz experiences. Jazz in the Cities comes from the imagination of Ryan Picone. When Ryan talked to Phil Nusbaum about the event, Ryan told why the focus on Jazz history.

When Monks Fed Body and Soul: The Story of the Pretzel and Its Holy CompanionsIn the quiet hills of early medieval Europe, around the year one thousand six hundred twenty, a humble monk in a secluded monastery—perhaps in the north of Italy or along the edges of France—faced the long, lean days of Lent. With eggs, milk, and fats forbidden by the strict rules of fasting, he worked with what the earth and the Rule of Saint Benedict allowed: simple flour, water, and a pinch of salt. One afternoon, watching village children struggle to memorize their prayers and catechism verses in the dim light of the chapel, an idea took shape in his mind like dough rising in the warmth.He rolled thin strips of the plain bread dough between his palms, then twisted them into loops that mimicked the posture of a child at prayer—arms crossed over the chest, hands resting gently on opposite shoulders in humble devotion. He baked them until they turned golden and crisp at the edges, creating three open spaces, or "holes," that he quietly explained to the little ones as symbols of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. "These are your pretiola," he told them with a gentle smile, "monk's little rewards for your faithful hearts.” The poor. The children beamed as they received the twisted treats, the shape itself a silent reminder to pray without ceasing. Word of the monk's invention spread slowly through neighboring villages and other monasteries; soon, these braided "little arms" were handed out as alms to the poor, carried in baskets by traveling friars, and even sketched in the margins of illuminated manuscripts. Over centuries, the name shifted—from Latin bracellae to German brezitella—and the pretzel journeyed northward, eventually adorning bakers' guild signs and becoming a beloved snack across the continent.Yet this was no isolated miracle of monastic ingenuity. In the stone dairies of French and Italian abbeys, other brothers tended herds of cows and sheep, turning milk into wheels of cheese that could last through winter fasts and lean seasons. Picture a Cistercian monk in the Burgundy hills of the 12th century, carefully pressing curd into molds for what would become the ancestors of Cîteaux or the creamy, bloomy-rinded Brie de Meaux—practical gifts born of the same spirit of self-sufficiency that shaped the pretzel. These cheeses were not mere food but lifelines, aged in cool cellars and traded to support the community, their golden rinds carrying the quiet labor of men who rose before dawn to chant and churn.Farther north and east, in the misty valleys of Belgium, Trappist monks followed an even older brewing tradition. Guided by centuries-old recipes, they fermented barley and hops in massive copper kettles, producing ales rich and dark or golden and crisp—beers like Westvleteren or Chimay that nourished body and soul alike. The work was meditative: stirring vats in silence, tasting for balance, bottling with care. These brews, labeled with the official Trappist seal, became more than drink; they funded orphanages, repaired cloisters, and reminded the world that even austerity could yield something profound and sustaining.And in the remote French Alps, the silent Carthusian brothers guarded an even more mysterious craft. Since the early 17th century, they had distilled a secret elixir from 130 herbs gathered under the moonlight—plants whose names and proportions remained locked in ancient parchment. The resulting Chartreuse liqueur, vibrant green and intensely aromatic, began as a medicinal tonic for weary travelers and the sick, its complex flavors a testament to monastic herbal wisdom passed down through generations of cloistered hands.Read the full contentMore PodcastsFood Tours Chef Walter's Cooking School

00:00 Introduction01:43 The parable of the ten bridemaids04:50 Distinct hymns & gospel readings 13:09 Jesus' conflict with Jewish leadership17:25 The twelve steps to humility by Saint Benedict19:23 One - Reverence for God20:03 Two - Doing God's Will22:05 Three - Obedience to Others24:24 Four - Enduring Affliction26:09 Five - Confession28:27 Six - Be Content without Prestige29:17 Seven - Interior Conviction30:23 Eight - Fulfill Your Role31:09 Nine - Keep Silence & Solitude31:37 Ten - Avoid Frivolity32:29 Eleven - Speak Modestly & Rarely33:57 Twelve - Keep a modest posture35:17 Icons of humility in paint & in Saint Paul's words38:19 Closing~~~The 3 Bridegroom Orthros Services - Is Our Lamp Full?~~~Reference materials for this episode: Rubrics of the three bridegroom services in English translationSt John Chrysostom Homily 78 on Matthew - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/200178.htmThe Rule of St Benedict, 12 steps to humility - https://www.regent.edu/journal/inner-resources-for-leaders/rule-of-st-benedict-12-steps-of-humility-in-leadership/Scripture citations for this episode:Matthew 21:18-43 - Jesus Curses the Fig Tree - The Authority of Jesus Questioned - The Parable of the Two Sons - The Parable of the Wicked TenantsMatthew 22:15-23:39 - The Question about Paying Taxes - The Question about the Resurrection - The Greatest Commandment - The Question about David's Son - Jesus Denounces Scribes and Pharisees - The Lament over JerusalemMatthew 25:1-13 - parable of the ten bridesmaidsJohn 12:17-50 - The crowd comes because Lazarus was raised from the dead - Some Greeks Wish to See Jesus - Jesus Speaks about His Death - The Unbelief of the People - Summary of Jesus' Teaching (keep my commandments)Romans 13:1-7 - Submit to the civil authoritiesPhillipians 2:1-11 - Jesus' humility~~~In our series of reflections on the Lenten Triodion we have reached the 3 Orthros Services known as The Bridegroom Services, which, strictly speaking, is after Lent is over, but we're going to carry all the way through Holy Week here.These 3 services are held Sunday, Monday & Tuesday evening rather than Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday morning for reasons Jim explains in the video. In fact, all the services of Holy Week, after Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy, are shifted forward.In this episode Jim reflects on what the gospel reading & hymns of these three services set us up to become aware of & then he goes through the 12 steps of pursuing humlity as laid out in The Rule of Saint Benedict of Nursia.The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago.Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://x.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.socialIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2026

St. Isaac the Syrian is ruthless here because he is protecting us from despair on one side and fantasy on the other. Most of us live precisely in the state he describes. We have repented. We have turned away from obvious sins. We pray. We read. We fast. And yet our prayer feels crowded. Memories intrude. Images multiply. The heart is pulled back into itself again and again. This is not a sign that repentance was false. It is the normal condition of an unfledged mind. Isaac is teaching us not to panic when the mind cannot yet fly. At this stage virtues are still heavy. They belong to effort. They restrain the mind but they do not yet lift it. We imagine that distraction means failure and that freedom should come quickly. Isaac says no. Freedom has an atmosphere. The mind must slowly learn the air in which it will one day remain. Until then it hops. And hopping is not sin. It is training. The mistake is trying to force flight. When we strain to escape images we only multiply them. When we analyze distraction we deepen self consciousness. When we demand interior stillness before humility has done its work we turn prayer into a project. Isaac quietly refuses all of this. He tells us to remain faithful to outward obedience without expecting inward vision yet. What overcomes these tendencies is not technique but endurance in smallness. We continue to pray even when prayer feels poor. We do not chase experiences. We accept that God is served through visible things for a long time. And we allow the Lord to teach us the inner meaning of what we already practice. Slowly virtues become transparent. They stop drawing attention to themselves. They begin to point beyond themselves. Humility is the hinge. Not self accusation. Not interior commentary. Humility is staying low enough that God can lean toward us. The humble man does not try to send his prayer upward. He speaks it close. Like a word placed directly into the ear of God. Lord You will enlighten my darkness. This is what readers of Philokalia Ministries need to hold on to. If your prayer feels earthbound do not abandon it. If your mind is crowded do not fight it violently. If your virtues feel external do not despise them. You are not failing. You are growing feathers. Flight comes later. First comes patience. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:06:24 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 176, # 21, second paragraph 00:13:26 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 176, # 21, second paragraph 00:15:11 Angela Bellamy: congratulations Father

Send a textWe trace Saint Scholastica's bond with Saint Benedict and the night her bold prayer called down a storm, revealing why persistent intercession still moves hearts and history. Along the way we share Benedictine roots, practical ways to pray unceasingly, and an invitation to trust Providence in every season.• twin bond and early Benedictine roots• annual meetings near Monte Cassino• the miraculous storm and its meaning• perseverance in intercessory prayer• trusting Providence through life's storms• practical steps for unceasing prayer• Scholastica as patroness of students and seekers• our mission and resources for deeper devotionVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemSo please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleEnjoy exclusive savings, up to 50% discounts, free shipping on all $18 plus orders, a rewards program, and bulk novena options for prayer warriorsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith Free App link. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-of-faith/id6757635073 Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee...

Convidados: Pedro de Abreu Gomes dos Santos, professor de Ciência Política do College of Saint Benedict e da Saint John's University, no Minnesota; e com Gabrielle Oliveira, professora de Educação e Imigração na Universidade de Harvard e autora do podcast "Uma Estrangeira". Uma família com seis crianças, incluindo um bebê de seis meses, ficou presa em meio a uma confusão entre manifestantes e agentes do Serviço de Imigração dos Estados Unidos, o ICE, em Minneapolis. O carro foi cercado, granadas foram lançadas e um cilindro de gás lacrimogêneo rolou para debaixo do veículo, provocando a explosão dos airbags e enchendo o interior de fumaça. O episódio aconteceu em meio a uma onda de protestos após a morte da americana Renée Nicole Good, de 37 anos, baleada por um agente do ICE no início de janeiro. Desde então, vídeos mostram abordagens violentas, prisões sem explicação e o uso de força contra manifestantes e famílias comuns. Para contar como o ICE surgiu e se expandiu, Natuza Nery entrevista Gabrielle Oliveira, professora de Educação e Imigração na Universidade de Harvard. Autora do podcast Uma Estrangeira, Gabrielle também fala sobre como o governo americano ampliou o recrutamento dos agentes, reduziu o tempo de formação e passou a espalhar essas equipes por cidades e estados sem autorização dos governos locais. Antes, a conversa é com Pedro de Abreu Gomes dos Santos, professor de Ciência Política do College of Saint Benedict e da Saint John's University, no Minnesota. Ele explica por que o estado virou alvo de Trump e relata como foi sua experiência ao encontrar agentes do ICE. Por fim, ele, que é naturalizado americano, é casado com uma americana e tem filhos americanos, fala do medo que tem de ser separado de sua família.

01/15/26: Aric has served as the State Senator for the St. Cloud Region (District 14) since January 2021, and has been a professor of communications at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University since 2003. Senators Putnam and Rob Kupec, Minnesota Farmers Union, and other state officials held a press conference recently to discuss the impact that ICE activity is having on agriculture, farmers, and rural communities. He also recently met with a group of farmers in Hallock, and said the entire conversation revolved around healthcare affordability and access. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He came from a noble Northumbrian family in Britain, and was tonsured a monk in 653 at Lerins in Gaul. In 669 he was made Abbot of the Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul in Canterbury. He traveled to Rome in 671 to be instructed in monastic practice according to the Rule of Saint Benedict (of Nursia). Returning to Northumbria he established two new monasteries, the first to follow St Benedict's Rule in the British Isles. He went to Rome once again in 678-679, this time bringing back the archcantor of St Peter's, who taught the monks of St Benedict's monasteries the chant and liturgical practices used in Rome.   Under the holy abbot's guidance, these monasteries became flourishing centers of Christian worship, scholarship and art. The Venerable Bede (May 26) was one of his disciples. Saint Benedict reposed in peace in 689 or 690, having greatly strengthened the Church and the Christian faith in Britain.

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint Basil the Great Saint Basil the Great's Story Saint Basil the Great was on his way to becoming a famous teacher when he decided to begin a religious life of gospel poverty. After studying various modes of religious life, he founded what was probably the first monastery in Asia Minor. He is to monks of the East what Saint Benedict is to the West, and Basil's principles influence Eastern monasticism today. He was ordained a priest, assisted the archbishop of Caesarea—now southeastern Turkey—and ultimately became archbishop himself, in spite of opposition from some of the bishops under him, probably because they foresaw coming reforms. Arianism, one of the most damaging heresies in the history of the Church which denied the divinity of Christ, was at its height. Emperor Valens persecuted orthodox believers, and put great pressure on Basil to remain silent and admit the heretics to communion. Basil remained firm, and Valens backed down. But trouble remained. When the great Saint Athanasius died, the mantle of defender of the faith against Arianism fell upon Basil. He strove mightily to unite and rally his fellow Catholics who were crushed by tyranny and torn by internal dissension. He was misunderstood, misrepresented, accused of heresy and ambition. Even appeals to the pope brought no response. “For my sins I seem to be unsuccessful in everything.” Saint Basil the Great was tireless in pastoral care. He preached twice a day to huge crowds, built a hospital that was called a wonder of the world—as a youth he had organized famine relief and worked in a soup kitchen himself—and fought the prostitution business. Basil was best known as an orator. Though not recognized greatly in his lifetime, his writings rightly place him among the great teachers of the Church. Seventy-two years after his death, the Council of Chalcedon described him as “the great Basil, minister of grace who has expounded the truth to the whole earth.” Reflection As the French say, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” Basil faced the same problems as modern Christians. Sainthood meant trying to preserve the spirit of Christ in such perplexing and painful problems as reform, organization, fighting for the poor, maintaining balance and peace in misunderstanding.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

“Does God love some people more?” This question opens a discussion on divine love and justice, addressing whether God favors certain individuals over others. The conversation also touches on why God created the devil, the validity of non-Catholic wedding ceremonies for baptized Catholics, and the implications of a bishop’s directive on kneeling during Holy Communion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Does God really love some people more than others, does he hate certain people? —and if so, in what sense? Help me make sense of this 07:55 – Why did God make the devil? 15:10 – Can two baptized Catholics have a non-Catholic wedding ceremony, presided over by someone who is not a priest, inside a Catholic Church? 18:06 – I'm in the Charlotte diocese. The bishop just asked us not to kneel during Holy Communion. Why is the norm to stand and not to kneel? 30:20 – If someone is baptized and raised Catholic, but leaves the Church and become Protestant, but they still love Jesus, can they be saved? 42:12 – How do we know that the Mass is a continuation of what Jesus did at the Last Supper? 50:08 – I have a friend who gave me a Saint Benedict medal and told me it was extra powerful. Actually she gave me three of them and told me to put them around the house. This seems like superstition to me.

Layoffs are climbing across industries — from tech to retail to manufacturing. And Democrats won key races last week, campaigning on promises to make life more affordable.Are companies cutting costs because consumers are stretched thin? Or are different economic forces all hitting at the same time? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert takes a closer look at what's happening in the economy. Richert and her guests will dig into what's driving job cuts, why affordability continues to strike a chord with voters and what these trends could mean for the months ahead. Guests:Chris Farrell is the senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace.Louis Johnston is a professor of economics at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

Tonight's episode takes us on a historical tour of monasticism, especially Catholic monasteries. I get that the topic of monasticism may sound at the same time random and particularly arid. But bear with me: I promise that if you are not familiar with it, you will discover a world of ideas, social experiments, spirituality, or controversies, that you did not realize you needed to know about. Give it a shot!You will learn what anchorites and cenobites are, how Christian monasticism appeared in the Third and Fourth Centuries AD, how monasteries became economic and intellectual centers in medieval times, what the rule of Saint Benedict is, and some of the most famous orders, such as the Benedictines, Cistercians and Trappists, Carthusians, Franciscans, Dominicans, and Carmelites. #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Brian Bruess, President of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, to the Plexuss Higher Education Leadership Podcast. Dr. Bruess shares how he is leading two long-standing partner institutions through bold transformation under a strong integration model. The discussion covers unifying governance and operations, restructuring around student learning, and launching a shared strategic plan. Dr. Bruess also reflects on the importance of adaptability, experiential learning, and sustainability as higher education embraces AI and prepares students for the future workforce.

It’s peak produce season in St. Louis, and George and Cheryl have been busy scouring the area’s farmers markets for the perfect tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn. Along the way, they’ve come across some hidden gems that make these markets some of the spots to enjoy the region’s culinary bounty—and they’re letting you in on the secret. From a must-visit new pastry stand at Tower Grove to one of the best condiments in the bi-state area at Lake St. Louis, this episode will give you your ultimate farmers market shopping guide to make this your most delicious summer ever. This episode is sponsored by Cardinals Nation. Make your game day unforgettable at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar—just steps from Busch Stadium! Book your table. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Balkan Treat Box, 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700Madrina, 101 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976White Castle, multiple locations & phone numbers.Kirkwood Farmers’ Market, 150 E Argonne, Downtown Kirkwood, 314-984-9496Stonie’s Sausage Shop, 1507 Edgemont, Perryville, 573-547-2540Buttonwood Farms Odelehr Farm Baked Goods, 7127 Illinois River, Brussels IL, 618-883-2265Tropical Moose, located in Kirkwood Farmers Market & Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, 314-570-6517Ferguson Farmers’ Market, 501 S Florissant, Ferguson, 314-521-4661MO Flourishing Fungi, 160 Saint Benedict, Florissant, 314-626-4189Bluefield Kitchen, pickup location varies, North County, 314-606-4331Hotplate, online food business platform.Market Wagon, online farmers market.Earthdance Organic Farm, 233 S Dade, Ferguson, 314-521-1006Lake St. Louis Farmers’ Market, 20 Meadows Circle, Lake St. Louis, 636-352-6716Luna Maki, 636-344-0498Capulí Cakery, no storefront address, 314-546-0847Wildwood Farmers’ Market, 221 Plaza, Wildwood, 636-458-0440NHB Knifeworks, no address or phone.Angel’s Fruits, no storefront address, 314-624-9199Boulevard Farmers’ Market, 1 Blvd Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, no phone.Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, 4257 Northeast, Tower Grove, no phone.Klondike Bison, 2207 Lynch, 314-773-6779Skáld Bakery, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.Comet Bakery, 640 W Woodbine, Kirkwood, no phone.Estella’s Frescas, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.Fourth City Barbecue, looking for a new home, can be found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-669-6505Wheelhouse Fish Co., found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.Dang Good Produce, 15795 State Hwy W, Bourbon, 573-732-3276Food with Yoo, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.Farm Spirit, 2710 Locust (inside Bluejay Brewing Co.), no phone.Ivan’s Fig Farm, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.Grand Army Farm, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-302-7454Urban Buds, 4736 Tennessee, Dutchtown, 314-399-8377Iron Hill Farm, 3253 Iron Hill, Union, no phone.Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, 20 year anniversary, August 30, 4257 Northeast, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:More episodes of Arch EatsEssential summer dishes in St. LouisGuide to farmers’ markets in St. LouisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Miriam shares the heart of her Benedictine community in Tyler, Texas, a monastic life rooted in Latin Mass, daily prayer, and fidelity to tradition. From spiritual formation to fencing 86 acres and building a chapel, the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope are working to restore the family and defend timeless Catholic teaching. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Mother Miriam calls laypeople to deeper reverence and invites them to live out the Rule of Saint Benedict through prayer and sacrifice.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with LifeSiteNews on social media: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation in ernescliff College on July 11, 2025, the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia. The Lord sent out the apostles, his ambassadors, he sent them out, telling them to heal, to resurrect the dead. That they should bring their peace upon the houses they visit. Your peace will fall upon them.

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Matthew 10:16-23 - Jesus said to His Apostles: "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for My sake as a witness before them and the pagans. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of My Name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes." Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot Saint Benedict, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2) Pro-life leaders give thanks for historic victory as Congress defunds Planned Parenthood https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-leaders-give-thanks-for-historic-victory-as-congress-defunds-planned-parenthood/?utm_source=most_recent&utm_campaign=usa 3) Better climate Christians https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/better-climate-christians-under-trump-after-bidens-anti/ 4) When we lose God, we lose country: Venerable Fulton Sheen on Patriotism as a virtue https://www.churchpop.com/when-we-lose-god-we-lose-country-ven-fulton-sheen-on-patriotism-as-a-virtue/

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Gospel Matthew 10:16-23 Jesus said to his Apostles: "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” Reflection The advice that Matthew has given to his disciples is wisdom. Knowing that they are going to go into situation after a situation where the conversion to the teaching of Jesus is going to divide people, and it will be a rip in the basic fabric of family and community. And he's just warning his disciple, be careful, because this is what normally will happen when you put something out there that's so new and so radical. But he's saying the most important thing is don't lose hope. Don't lose faith in what you're saying or what you're teaching. And if the persecution gets really bad, then go to the next town. Just do both what I ask you to do, but don't let yourself be harmed. Closing Prayer When one brings the message of Christ to someone. We pray and hope that they will receive it with an open, generous heart. That they'll believe in the promises that God has made through Jesus to them about the kingdom coming. But he's also saying, recognize that people are going to hate you for this, and they're going to persecute you, and you'll endure everything because I'll be there with you to speak for you. And when it's too tight, too harsh, I will guide you to a place of safety. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot Lectionary: 387The Saint of the day is Saint BenedictSaint Benedict’s Story It is unfortunate that no contemporary biography was written of a man who has exercised the greatest influence on monasticism in the West. Benedict is well recognized in the later Dialogues of Saint Gregory, but these are sketches to illustrate miraculous elements of his career. Benedict was born into a distinguished family in central Italy, studied at Rome, and early in life was drawn to monasticism. At first he became a hermit, leaving a depressing world—pagan armies on the march, the Church torn by schism, people suffering from war, morality at a low ebb. He soon realized that he could not live a hidden life in a small town any better than in a large city, so he withdrew to a cave high in the mountains for three years. Some monks chose Benedict as their leader for a while, but found his strictness not to their taste. Still the shift from hermit to community life had begun for him. He had an idea of gathering various families of monks into one “Grand Monastery” to give them the benefit of unity, fraternity, and permanent worship in one house. Finally he began to build what was to become one of the most famous monasteries in the world—Monte Cassino, commanding three narrow valleys running toward the mountains north of Naples. The Rule that gradually developed prescribed a life of liturgical prayer, study, manual labor, and living together in community under a common abbot. Benedictine asceticism is known for its moderation, and Benedictine charity has always shown concern for the people in the surrounding countryside. In the course of the Middle Ages, all monasticism in the West was gradually brought under the Rule of St. Benedict. Today the Benedictine family is represented by two branches: the Benedictine Federation encompassing the men and women of the Order of St. Benedict; and the Cistercians, men and women of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. Reflection The Church has been blessed through Benedictine devotion to the liturgy, not only in its actual celebration with rich and proper ceremony in the great abbeys, but also through the scholarly studies of many of its members. Liturgy is sometimes confused with guitars or choirs, Latin or Bach. We should be grateful to those who both preserve and adapt the genuine tradition of worship in the Church. Saint Benedict is the Patron Saint of: EuropeKidney DiseaseMonasticsPoisoningSchoolchildren Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot. Today's readings First Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9 Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Gospel: Matthew 19:27-29 Catholic Radio Network

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A cyclist's 620-mile pilgrimage ends with him meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Meanwhile, a vote on a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia could come as early as this month. And, the Church prepares to celebrate the feast of Saint Benedict on July 11.

Father Abbot Benedict Nivakoff of Abbey of Saint Benedict of the Mountain in Norcia, Italy joins to talk earthquake recovery and the Feast of St. Benedict. Father Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections segment covers the Latin Mass. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament visits to discuss Adoration Sodality. Plus, Chuck Gaidica gives his weather perspective surrounding the tragic floods in Texas, and Fr. Andrew Hofer and Fr. Philip Nolan highlight the Our Father prayer and it's offering of hope in this Jubilee year.

For 11 July 2025, The Feast of Saint Benedict, Abbot, based on Proverbs 2:1-9 (Photo of window of St. Benedict by Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP)

June 21st, 2025 - Angel specialist Debbie Georgianni and religious demonologist Adam Blai answer listener questions about prayer, laying on of hands, New Age conversion, voices from spirits, and Saint Benedict medals. 

Glenn Cassidy and Edwin Leary of Saint Benedict's Prep School join us to discuss the 55 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail which all freshman embark on as a capstone project. 

In our first Mentor Series pairing, Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness franchise chain, and its parent company Purpose Brands (formerly Self Esteem Brands), which includes Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, and several other franchise businesses in beauty and fitness talks about transitioning out the CEO role to board chair. He offers advice to Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of goGLOW. Richards started her spray tan business in 2011 and with seven corporate stores open, she started franchising in 2024. Now with 78 units sold across the country, Richards is navigating the change from scrappy founder to leader of a national brand. Plus: Office Hours wtih the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. Economics professor Louis Johnston offers advice to founders on knowing what you're best at, what to hire out, and the importance of telling the story of your business.

The origin of the virtue of soberness is attributed to the monastic tradition. The German term "nüchtern" (sober in English) is borrowed from the Latin "nocturnus" and describes the state of the monk at night (see Friedrich Kluge, etymological dictionary of the German language). So, to gain access to what "soberness" really means, Fr. Mauritius discusses what role the night plays for the monks and how they spend it. Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine order, has much to say. His observations can also help us to reflect on how we spend the night. The post HRS2 – Winding Down With God – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde OSB – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.