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Novena to St. Benedict – Day Nine – The Man of God

Posted on July 10, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

The final installment of the novena to St. Benedict! Tomorrow, July 11, is the Feast of St. Benedict. Get to a monastery, if you can. HYMN With gospel teachings as your guide You wrote a rule that would provide A [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Eight – The Apostle

Posted on July 9, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

Today’s iteration of the novena is dedicated to all who have expressed skepticism or concern over what is perceived to be a “withdrawl” from society in the recent discussions of Rod Dreher’s Benedict Option. Please note the paradox at work in [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Seven – The Teacher

Posted on July 8, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

HYMN Beloved Father, we now pray: Instruct us how to walk God’s way, That we may not reject God’s law, But quickly from all sin withdraw. Our voices now we gladly raise To sing the Lord’s eternal praise: This praise [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Six – The Prophet

Posted on July 7, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

St. Benedict’s feast is fast approaching! We reflect today on prophecy and the gifts of God. HYMN O favored Saint, in vision bright, In God’s transcending, wondrous light, You saw the world in one bright ray, The universe before you [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Five – The Miracle Worker

Posted on July 6, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

We’re half way through! Today we reflect on the power of God and miracles in our life. HYMN With sign of Cross, your weapon bright, You put the evil one to flight. Protect us by your loving care, Defend [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Four – The Lawgiver

Posted on July 5, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

Today we reflect on the necessary role of law in our faith and religious life. May St. Benedict inspire us all to a greater understanding and appreciation of this often-misunderstood aspect of faith! HYMN As once upon Cassino’s heights, Our [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Three – The Father

Posted on July 4, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

HYMN Eternal Father, God of Love, Look kindly on us from above, And grant that we may never stray From paths marked out by you each day. You sent Saint Benedict to be Our father, who would help us see [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day Two – The Monk

Posted on July 3, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

HYMN In God alone the noble youth, Saint Benedict, sought after Truth: He fled the world’s alluring sham To share the triumph of the Lamb. O blessed Saint, behold us here Amid a world of strife and fear: Detach our [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict – Day One – The Saint

Posted on July 2, 2015July 4, 2016 by Craig

Here we are. Day One of the novena. Just a few notes before you start. First, the ” / ” divisions within the psalm indicate original divisions in the biblical text. The ” * ” indicates where to switch if praying [ . . . ]

Novena to St. Benedict: A Preview

Posted on July 2, 2015July 5, 2016 by Craig

It’s that time of year again! The feast of St. Benedict is July 11 and it is time to start the Novena again. The following is an outline of the nine themes for the nine days of prayer for the [ . . . ]

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Novena to St. Benedict – Day Nine – The Man of God

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