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Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Memorial of Saint Philip Neri Acts 25:13b-21, John 21:15-19 On this day in 1951, Father Gerard McGinley planted a simple wooden cross on the highest point of the property. It bore the inscription: "Foundation of the monastery of Blessed Mary of the Genesee, May 26, 1951.... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Sunday the 7th Week of Easter “I accomplished the work that you gave me to do”, Jesus says to the Father. And now that work, which is also the work of the Father, needs to be applied to concrete human lives. For that reason, Jesus says... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO The Solemnity of the Ascension Acs 1: 1 - 11; Ps 47; Ephesians 1: 17 - 23; Matthew 28: 16 - 20 “...as they were looking on, He was lifted up and a cloud took Him from their sight” - but they did and would carry... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Wednesday the 6th Week of Easter Acts 17: 15, 22-18:1., John 16:12-15 “As I walked around looking carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed: To an Unknown God.” This comment made me think about the present-day phenomenon of people identifying themselves as spiritual... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO Friday the 5th Week of Easter Acts 15: 22 - 31; Ps 57; John 15: 12 - 17 In the Gospel the Lord’s very first words are a self-revelation of His Sacred Heart, of His most holy mind and soul; He said, “This is My commandment…love... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Wednesday the 5th Week of Easter In his Rule for Monks, St Benedict describes the monastery as “a school for the Lord’s service”, and describes the goal as “our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love”. In this respect, the monastery is like an adult... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Tuesday the 5th Week of Easter Acts 14: 19-28, John 10: 1-10 “They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith.” This phrase hit me like a breath of fresh air. Recently, we have been inundated with reports of people... read more →

Fr. Stephen Muller, OCSO Sunday the 5th Week of Easter Acts 6:1-7, 1Pt 2:4-9, Jn 14:1-12 According to my Catholic calendar, today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. When I first read it I thought it said World Day of Prayer for Vacations! We’re all praying for an... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Sunday the 4th Week of Easter Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 1 Peter 2: 20b-25 John 10: 1-10 "Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified" (Acts 2:14). The Shepherd was led to... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Sunday the 3rd Week of Easter “He gave the impression that he was going on farther”. But his heart remained with his two fellow travelers whom he was apparently leaving, and his wish was that the sight of him going away might kindle in their hearts... read more →