Reflections from the Mount

A Letter to Saint Francis of Assisi

October 4, 2023   My Dear Brother Francis,   Over the past few days as time has shifted into October, I have been paying attention to how creation is preparing […]

Autumn

– Br. Michael, ofm The air has shifted a refreshing coolness time to take note feel the change an invitation In this season deep color schemes of leaves warm morning […]

The Power of Song

– Br. Michael, ofm Have you ever had a moment when a song moves you and your soul deeply? It is like you are completely wrapped up in the words […]

September

– Br. Michael, ofm   September   Wisps of color across the sky. Hues of pink, magenta and orange not seen in months.   A gentle coolness in the breeze. […]

August Abundance

– Br. Michael, ofm Filled and overflowing is the bucket with garden delights many the variety the colors exuberant you can smell you can taste the goodness already. The kingdom […]

Declaring the Praise of Grandparents and Elders 

– Br. Michael, ofm Feast of Saint Ann and Saint Joachim Elizabeth and Martin, Raymonde and Francois, Margaret and Lawrence, Phil, Sr. Mag, Laura and Fred, Joyce and Art, Martha, […]

Brother Sun Sister Moon Pilgrimage Retreat Day – CANCELLED    

The Brother Sun Sister Moon Pilgrimage Retreat Day at The Mount scheduled  for Saturday, July 22, 2023 has been cancelled. However, we would like to suggest a few ways to mark the […]