Reflections from the Mount

Blessing of the Christmas Crèche

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– Br. Michael, ofm   Blessing of the Christmas Crèche 800 years ago in December of 1223, St. Francis of Assisi had an idea he wanted to share with the […]

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Light Bearers in Times of Darkness

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– Br. Michael, ofm   “You are the light of the world. Now a light does not illumine itself, but instead it diffuses its rays and shines all around upon […]

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A Letter to Saint Francis of Assisi

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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 […]

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Autumn

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– 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 […]

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The Power of Song

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– 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 […]

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September

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– 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. […]

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August Abundance

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– 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 […]

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