βHe is an oblate of our monastery. "Br. Odo" is his oblate name, and yes, he is a Star Trek fan - Odo Ital is the chief of security on Deep Space Nine. Odo is also the name of one of the abbots of Cluny. It all comes together if we worked at it hard enough.
28.10.2025 17:37 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
β We are praying for everyone at the convention. One of our monks is there just to say hello from us. We love our diocese.
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory's Abbey (Three Rivers, MI)
Diocese of the Great Lakes
25.10.2025 10:37 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
From an observer's point of view, the racing at IMS has always been good (at least for IndyCars.) If the new tires make it even better, I'm all for that.
21.10.2025 23:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
#tec
Grace Slick is a genius. Unfortunately, she is a danger to everyone in her vicinity (including herself.)
21.10.2025 22:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
#tec monastic wisdom?
"Who's been telling you about perfection, and how did he get in here? That's the question."
- Grace Slick with Jefferson Starship
(wisdom can be gleaned from many sources)
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory' Abbey
21.10.2025 21:37 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
β monastic wisdom?
Do the right thing, even if no one ever notices. If people notice and someone other than you gets the credit, that's ok - the important thing is the fact that something right was done.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
06.10.2025 20:34 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
That would be most monks I know.
29.09.2025 22:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Live at Earl's Court 1975) [Official Video]
βThe first reading at the eucharist for today's holiday always brings this song to mind. It's in my head on most other days, anyway. Led Zeppelin is worthy of a lot of brain space.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly6Z...
29.09.2025 16:26 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 2 π 1
βWe are in church seven times a day. We do it for the the entire world, so don't feel bad when you can't make it: we've got you covered. It's a "Body of Christ" thing - everyone does their part and it all works together.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
28.09.2025 19:03 β π 15 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
I really like Sr. Ellen Francis. I see her every other month on a CAROA ZOOM meeting for monastic formators. She always has wise things to add to the discussion.
27.09.2025 20:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βRIP Veronica Mary Rolf - Julian scholar and author
One of our monks went on her website to download some materials, and got a message from her daughter saying she had died last week. Her works have helped many, and she will be missed.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
21.09.2025 19:50 β π 12 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Yosef. He joined the community August 1, and is fitting in well.
20.09.2025 22:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I hope they both do well on their new teams.
18.09.2025 15:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βmonastic wisdom?
All of life has ups and downs (some lasting a long time.) The cycle keeps repeating, but it does not have to dictate what we do or how we act. Accept the joys and sorrows as gifts and let them help us grow, but don't allow them to control us.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey
18.09.2025 11:32 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1
I have never thought about this. Thank you for bringing it up - something to ponder. β
17.09.2025 07:51 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I am not too worried about the end times. In fact, I feel fine, but I'd like to have some time alone (away from all the birds, snakes, and aeroplanes.) β
15.09.2025 19:48 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Eventually he arrived with a basket thrown over his back, which was leaking out sand. When asked why he carried the basket, Saint Moses stated, βI carry behind me my manifold sins where I cannot see them, & I come to judge my brother?β On hearing this, the other monks also forgave the guilty brother
13.09.2025 01:18 β π 17 π 6 π¬ 1 π 1
Abba Moses is a fan favorite of the monks here (and probably at most monasteries.) β
13.09.2025 10:33 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
βJust wondering if anyone else was deeply impressed with today's episode of STRANGE NEW WORLDS - about holding the world in our hearts but also always being ready to let go of everything.
Live Long and Prosper, and don't forget to "HIT IT!" on occasion and when needed.
11.09.2025 23:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
postulant at St. Gregory's Abbey - a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA
postulant at St. Gregory's Abbey - a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA
βPlease keep our postulants in your prayers, that they may find the deep joy of monastic life, and that the novicemaster (me) does not impede them in their 5 1/2 year journey to life vows.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
06.09.2025 10:37 β π 22 π 1 π¬ 4 π 0
Can't go wrong with Michal Casey.
Aquinata BΓΆckmann is also good.
02.09.2025 17:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler meeting at St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA)
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The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler gathering for their annual chapter meeting here at St. Gregory's Abbey. OJCR seeks to minister to outcasts and love those whom Jesus loves. St. Gregory's Abbey is honored to host them on a regular basis and be their friends.
30.08.2025 14:36 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dost thou not fancy me, dearest one?
30.08.2025 10:36 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"Me, I go from one extreme to another..."
27.08.2025 07:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βmonastic wisdom?
Our emotions should be a tool helping us to perceive reality, rather than skewing our perception of reality or even substituting for it.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
25.08.2025 12:10 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
message from the action man
23.08.2025 07:45 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
lectio divina - fancy name; simple thing
20.08.2025 07:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
historical marker at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Gary, Indiana
βSt. Augustine's Church in Gary, Indiana recently had an historical marker installed, mentioning us. We are honored to be a part of this congregation's story.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
18.08.2025 15:25 β π 17 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
His book about humility (TRUTHFUL LIVING - sometimes sold as A GUIDE TO LIVING IN THE TRUTH) is what turned me onto him.
18.08.2025 15:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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more from my favorite current monastic author (Michael Casey OCSO - THE LONGEST PSALM): "Fidelity is dynamic or it is nothing. It involves responding consistently to ever-changing circumstances. If the world around us is changing, fidelity means changing with it in order to remain the same."
17.08.2025 16:24 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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Are we not what we consistently love? I love: Christie + 4 Starfleet cadets, UMC pastoring, sci-fi, words, hosting meals & tending bar, Middle-earth, theology, Rice Owls, baseball (go Astros!), making music, all things British. Jesus. Coffee.
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