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Sunday, October 09, 2005
Visit to Benedictine Monastery
I apologize, I know it has been a while since I have visited the Missionary Benedictines. I have been busy with school and with the recent death of my good aunt Lissa (memory eternal!).
The visit to the Monastery was wonderful! I was able to experience the work of the monks even moreso on this second visit. I was also able to learn more about the Monastic prayer schedule and way of life.
Monasticism, as I am finding, is a truly unique calling. It takes much patience and prayer to discern such a thing. But, if called, it is a beautiful life to live. Even if one isn't called, it is still a beautiful thing to spend time at a Monastery.
May God bless you all! Please keep me in your prayers.
Posted at 01:01 pm by drewmeister2
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Saturday, July 16, 2005
Visiting the Missionary Benedictines
On Monday, July 18th, I will be visiting the Missionary Benedictines for a week. They are located in Schuyler, Nebraska. Some may remember me visiting them last year for a week. I loved their hospitality and the spirit of the Benedictines.
Here is their website, if anyone is interested: The Missionary Benedictines. Have a wonderful week!
Posted at 10:41 am by drewmeister2
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Thursday, April 14, 2005
I know this is something that seems to come up alot and pervades today's society: foul language. Here is what St. John Chrysostomos said about foul language: "Above all the other members, then, let us control this; let us bridle it; and let us expel from the mouth railings, and contumelies, and foul and slanderous language, and the evil habit of oaths." Foul language can often be offensive to other people, who are the receivers of the words said by another. When someone says foul language, dont respond back with foul language, but rather, speak with kind words. Foul language will sometimes involve lack of charity. I know that it is often use in casual conversation as well, but rather, try not to use them, and use other words, or dont speak at all. Ask yourself this: would Jesus say all these cuss words that exist in our society today? I highly doubt it.
Just some thoughts. God bless!
Posted at 09:00 pm by drewmeister2
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Monday, March 28, 2005
One of the things I have been finding out in life is to never be afraid to ask God for help. Oftentimes, something will happen, and I will feel I need to solve this myself, its my problem, I shouldnt expect God to help me with it. But rather, we need to be open to God, to allow Him to work in our life. Let Him help you.
Another thing to remember is this: you have to ask God for help! I have found that you can't receive help from Him unless you ask for it. Sometimes it can be a very humbling experience when you ask Him to heal you, and to help you through whatever you may be going through in your life. Don't ever let pride get in the way and say to yourself, "I can make it through this without God's help." He is always there for us, and is always willing to help us, because we are His children, and He is our Father.
Posted at 06:00 pm by drewmeister2
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Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Individualism has become a large problem in society. Unfortunately, it is very easy to come caught up in it. I myself have been caught in it before. As I am currently studying this issue, though, it has become a major problem, especially in the American society. What is individualism? It is the belief that each person must take responsibility for his or her own life, and when others fail to do so, we shouldn't be expected to help them. However, the teachings of Christ preach contrary to this. We are expected to help them. We are told in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy to help those in need, both spiritually and physically.
So, in this culture of individualism, let us always remember Christ's message.
Posted at 04:54 pm by drewmeister2
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Saturday, January 08, 2005
The enviornment seems to be something that is commonly abused by people in society today. The environment is one of the most important things given to us. Everything we have on earth, the trees, the little bugs, the flowers, etc., are LOANED, not given, to us by God, for our enjoyment, and for our use. But we must use them properly. For example, animals can be made to be food. God put on this earth chickens and fish to be used as food. But what he didn't intend for us to do is to go around killing animals just for fun, or abusing them for fun. We must take care of them, as a creature created by Him.
We are also called by God to treat His earth in general with care. We must not throw things on the ground everywhere, and we must not be careless when handling chemicals which can damage the ecosystem. We must be always mindful of what He has loaned to us on this earth, and treat it with care. I hope this will remind people to be more careful when dealing with the earth, since I see it so often abused today.
God bless!
Posted at 12:33 pm by drewmeister2
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Friday, December 24, 2004
I know many of my friends like to download music off the internet. This is very commonly done in today's society. However, it is immoral to download music off the internet, without the express permission from the author. There is a temptation, due to high CD prices, to say that the unjust pricing of the record companies justifies this type of theft. The ends DO NOT justify the means in this case.
Just wanted to clear that up for anyone out there wondering. I wrote this with the help of a Seminarian majoring in philosophy.
God bless, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Posted at 11:11 am by drewmeister2
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Friday, December 17, 2004
There is a new Order that I was told about recently, called the Carmelite Hermits. I am now checking them out, and seeing if they are a possibility. Just wanted to let you all know!
Posted at 01:04 pm by drewmeister2
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Monday, December 06, 2004
Now that I have begun driving, I have seen alot of things that many do, and don't consider wrong, while driving. One of the most common of these is speeding. Speeding can be a sin, if done intentionally, because by speeding excessively, you endanger others' lives. That is why we must always try to drive the speed limit. Another thing I commonly see is a lack of charity on the roads. I see many get angry over the simplest things. We must learn to accept that no one is a charitable driver, and not be mean to them. When we see someone who needs to get in our lane, let them in, or if someone does do something wrong while driving, what I like to think, is that maybe they are driving their wife to the hospital to have a baby, rather than, they are just a stupid idiot who has no idea of how to drive, and saying uncharitable things, and giving uncharitable motions. Another matter is drunk driving. This is even more serious that speeding, because it oftentimes does kill or seriously injure another. You can also seriously injure yourself, or other passengers in your car. Be considerate of them, and you must also respect your own body. Be considerate of others, and yourself, while driving. God bless!
Posted at 06:11 pm by drewmeister2
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Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Right now, I am feeling called more to preach than to the Monastic way of life. While I still feel called to the Religious Life, I feel more called to preach. This isn't the apostolate of the Missionary Benedictines as much as it is for the Dominicans and the Crosiers. I don't believe I have put up a link yet to the Dominicans. Click here to find out more about them. This is for the western province.
But, as usual, I will try to stay open to what God is calling me to, even if this isn't the priesthood. The single life and married life are also two wonderful and beautiful callings. But right now, I do believe I am being called to the priesthood. I will still continue to discern the Monastic life as well. But we will just see what God has in mind for me ultimately!! God bless!
Posted at 06:45 pm by drewmeister2
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