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We may now associate the Portsmouth Abbey horizon with images of the Church of St. Gregory the Great, accompanied in the background by our wind turbine. Many may not realize that in earlier times, other structures built to harness the wind could be seen here.

At a recent Penance Service, Abbot Michael Brunner offered the following reflection on Luke’s account of Jesus’ stern criticism of the pharisees and scribes – words of the “Son of God and Son of Humankind” who sought out the sinner in mercy.

Brother Sixtus Roslevich, writing while on the road and himself experiencing the hospitality of others, reflects on the role of hospitality at Portsmouth and in the Rule of Saint Benedict.

Abbot Matthew Stark offered a homily on Sunday, October 2, referring to three important twentieth-century Catholics – Padre Pio, Mother Teresa, and Flannery O’Connor – who shared similar experiences of faith as a struggle.

As we continue our reflections on the temporal aspects of liturgical life, we consider the week, and its defining role in monastic tradition.

Brother Benedict Maria continues his journey towards the priesthood with his formation program in Florida. Brother Sixtus Roslevich gives us an update.

Abbot Michael preached on the gospel about Poor Lazarus, and the prophetic message of Amos. And with our spiritual lives strengthened by a visit from our Chilean friends, we also offer here the Church Talk given by Trinidad Hüe of the Manquehue Movement.

Brother Sixtus Roslevich takes us on a quick journey through some of the many activities of the past busy week at the Abbey.