In this issue: Christmas Message 2021 From the Prior | The Annual Monastic
Retreat for 2021 | This Season in
Heaven: A Calendar of Christmas Reflections
Christmas Message 2021 From the Prior
Prior Michael Brunner recounts some childhood memories and speaks of significance of family and Christmas stories, as pointing to the Incarnation itself. "It was the power of the Christmas story and my family's holiday traditions that ultimately reopened the door of my faith."
The annual retreat for the Portsmouth monastic community was held on December 10-15, 2021, led by Abbot Gregory Mohrman of Saint Louis Abbey. Brother Sixtus Roslevich reports.
This Season in
Heaven: A Calendar of Christmas Reflections
We offer a series of reflections from twelve Benedictines to celebrate "the twelve days of Christmas." They give us insight each day into the meaning of Christmas.