March 22, 2025 – A groundbreaking initiative in sacred art, spearheaded by Benedictine monks, has captured national attention as it is featured in The Philippine Star. The article, written by Missy Sanares-Reyes, highlights the monks’ dedication to preserving and revitalizing the ancient tradition of icon writing. Read the article here: https://philstarlife.com/geeky/430960-the-making-of-an-icon?page=8
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March 21, 2025 – The monastic community celebrated the Feast of the Transitus of St. Benedict with the Holy Spirit Sisters (SSpS), honoring his passing into eternal life. The Sisters joined the monks for Vespers, followed by the Stations of the Cross at the Abbey Church and a shared meal during dinner. Benedictines around the…
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“Lord, iniibig mo ako.” (Lord, You love me.) This powerful message resonated deeply with the community during their monthly recollection led by Fr. Benito de Guzman, S.J., the invited facilitator for February 2025. Fr. Benito, who is currently the Chaplain at UP Philippine General Hospital, emphasized the importance of affirming God’s love daily, encouraging the…
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Fr. Jason Laguerta The community welcomed Fr. Jason Laguerta as the guest speaker for their regular monthly recollection for September. Drawing from Matthew 28:19-20, known as The Great Commission, Fr. Jason emphasized his sharing on the Church’s ongoing mission of evangelization particularly on the importance of the elements “going” and “making disciples” found in the…
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Fr. Ignasi Fossas, OSB. Image by Fr. Aelred Nilo, OSB. On the 7th day of the 21st General Chapter, Fr. Ignasi Fossas, OSB, was elected as the new abbot president of the Congregation Sublacense Cassinesa OSB. The chapter, held at Montserrat Abbey, Spain, began on August 30 and concluded on September 7, 2024. Representing the…
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Image from: 38th National Meeting of Diocesan Directors of Liturgy’s Facebook page.
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Fr. Placid, OSB, Dom Alphonsus, OSB, Dom Angelico, OSB with Fr. Mauritius, OSB. Simple professed monks Dom Alphonsus Ma. Bahia, OSB, and Dom Angelico Ma. Salenga, OSB, along with their Prefect, Fr. Placido Ma. Acta, OSB, took part in the 2nd Monastic Course organized by the OSB Tutzing community from August 1-16, 2024. The event,…
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The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat was filled with joy and reverence as the monks celebrated the feast of St. Benedict last July 11, 2024. The celebration brought together monks, Benedictine nuns, and sisters, reflecting the unity and shared devotion within the Benedictine family. The day began with a solemn Mass in…
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Participants of Monastic Course’s “Monastic Mindfulness.” Dom Carlos, OSB Dom Luis, OSB with Sr. Kathryn The Simple Professed monks Dom Luis Giuseppe Ma. Mendiola, OSB and Dom Carlos Ma. Dupan, OSB attended the Monastic Course at St. Scholastica’s Center of Spirituality in Tagaytay City last May 18 – June 1, 2024. The Monastic Courses…
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Four new Postulants join the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat last June 29, 2024. Aries Renz Gatchalian from the Diocese of Malolos; Lorenzo Isaiah Isidro from the Diocese of Malolos; Raymond John Enguerra from the Archdiocese of Manila; and Reymart Supleo from the Apostolic vicariate of Calapan. With their arrival, the Postulancy…
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