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The Current
October 2-9, 2021 | 27th Week in Ordinary Time
In This Week's Current:
Joe Soares, Artist "In Residence" | Strengthening Diocesan Connections | Hospitality at Home -
Joe Soares, Artist "In Residence"
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Brother Sixtus Roslevich continues our series on “The Artists of the Abbey” with an article on Joe Soares. With Joe’s becoming such a familiar presence in the monastery, we refer to him here, only somewhat in jest, as an artist “in residence.” His diligent and meditative engagement in his workday tasks is exemplary for all of us, yet some may still remain unaware of his extraordinary gifts and accomplishments as an artist. Brother Sixtus provides some background on this hidden dimension of this remarkable man.
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Strengthening Diocesan Connections
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Br. Sixtus outlines some of the recent developments in the Abbey’s strengthening connection to the diocese. It is a relationship of significance that the Portsmouth monastic community has recently had opportunity to nurture.
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Hospitality at Home
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The School has over the past years continued a practice of welcoming new faculty at an assembly, introducing them to the community and offering them some Portsmouth Abbey School “swag” - including a hooded sweatshirt. At a recent assembly, one might say the shoe was on the other foot, or perhaps the hood was on the other habit, as Headmaster Matt Walter welcomed three “new” monks to the community.
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Two Saints of PeaceSt. Francis of Assisi, whom we celebrate on Monday, October 4, bears a kind of spirtual affinity with Benedict, which is echoed throughout the traditions linked to their names. We remember both of these saints of peace with gratitude.
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