If the current pandemic has caused more than two million deaths, its most serious consequences seem to be, beyond this number, the acute forms of psychological suffering which affect dozens of millions of people. The World Health Organization itself has affirmed that mental health concerns are the top priority in this phase of the[…]
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Another Two Monastic Vestings
After our brother Benedict took the habit, two other vestings followed, that of Brother Placidus at Epiphany and that of Brother Gabriel on February 11, feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes. Vesting of Brother Placidus The Father Prior questions the postulant:– What are you asking?– The mercy of God and admission to[…]
Discovering Our New Monastery
Due to the entry of three new postulants in recent months, we must redouble our efforts for the restoration of our monastery: repair of roofs, gutters, plumbing, masonry work, etc. If we rarely undertake fundraising for the accomplishment of this work necessary for the life of the community, today we must resolve to do so:[…]
Profession of our brother Marie
Our brother Mary kneels before the conventual Prior to pronounce his perpetual vows Our brother Mary flanked by His Excellency Mgr Suetta, bishop of our diocese And by our Reverend Father Prior, as well as brother Anthony It is on the 21st of March 2020, feast day of the “transitus” of our Blessed Father Saint[…]
We’ve moved!
The Capuchin fathers, after ten years absence, wishing the Taggia convent to continue the religious life for the glory of God, the good of souls and the joy of the Tabesiens, have generously offered us their house. Saint Francis, who had been housed by the Benedictine monks who lived on the Assisi plain, has given[…]