Dear Friends,
Are we living through a renaissance in monastic life? And if so, what does that monastic revival mean for the rest of the Church?
Late last year, Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem., of St. Michael’s Abbey sat down with our very own Fr. Patrick Carter, OSB, to explore these very questions. Their discussion is a compelling and timely one: they cover the history and legacy of the Benedictine monastic tradition, its striking relevance in contemporary society, and its indispensable role in renewing the Church and our society.
They also discuss the role that Our Lady of Clear Creek is playing at this pivotal moment in history—which makes you, our friends, part of this conversation, too!
I hope that you find this conversation as exciting and inspiring as I do. What we are doing here is historic work that will glorify Christ and nurture His Church for centuries to come.
In Our Lord and Our Lady,
+br. Philip Anderson, abbot of Clear Creek
