Father Tesclesghi

It is with sorrow that I reflect upon the loss of a truly beautiful man, Fr. Tesclesghi. A more fully realized teacher and monastic priest it is hard to imagine. Here is a man who took "the bull by the horns". Whether in confession, practical advice, or even in humor, he was a man to express his heart fully. A great mind, a lover of St. Paul and theology, his preaching was illuminating.
Now he has reached his goal, to meet God. Therefore "praise God! good brother" as first spoken by Brother Felix at the monastery door when two Pennsylvania itinerants reached Our Lady of Fatima in the heart of an ice storm at 4 AM. Those are special memories!! What Grace and Blessing the Lord offers. WE MISS YOU ABBA!

Enjoy the Slideshow!

Our Lady of Fatima at Christmastime

Cena iucunda monachorum

l.to r.: John, Brother Felix, Fr. Teklesghi ("Father Tee"),
Father Lino (prior) and Father Maurizio

Repast at Our Lady of Fatima

(l to r.) Fr. Lino, Fr. Maurizio, Dr. Wolf, John
and Brother Felix

Sedes Sapientiae

To think therefore upon her is perfection of wisdom:

and whoso watcheth for her shall quickly be without care (Wisdom of

Solomon 6:15).

I preferred her before sceptres and thrones and esteemed

riches nothing in comparison with her (" " 7:8).

I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for the light that cometh from her never goes out (" " 7:10).

The Earth is the Lord's and the Fulness Thereof... (Psalm 24:1)

I learned diligently, and do communicate her liberally:

I do not hide her riches (Wisdomof Solomon 7:13).

For she is privy to the mysteries of the knowledge of God, and a lover of his works...(Wisdom of Solomon 8:4)

Flowing into Light

For she is the breath of the power of God,

and a pure influence

flowing from the glory of the Almighty:

therefor can no defiled thing fall into her (Wisdom of Solomon 7:25).

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Postulants at Our Lady of Fatima monastery will study theology at St. Charles Borromeo seminary, one of North America's oldest and finest!

Pour voir clickez ici:
http://www.scs.edu/

Churches go High Tech

We discovered an amazing interview with an amazing woman in the Lord that I am certain all of you will want to share---thanks to Mr. Scoble! Simply click on the following URL:

http://www.podtech.net/scobleshow/technology/1363/meet-the-techie-sister.htm

Believe me, Sister Judith, webmaster for the Vatican is no "techie". This is one of the most eloquent, articulate, intellectually brilliant amongst women living today today and she serves the Holy Father Benedict XVI well in communicating the authentic Catholic faith and legitimate (depositum fidei) teachings online.

Incidentally, I am fascinated by Neo-Monasticism and the "New Evangelization" inspired by Pope John-Paul II of beloved memory, who continues to shower us with inspiration. In some sense we are groping in baby steps toward Teilhard de Chardin's noosphere, and now, thanks be to God, the vatican website is at the center of this effort to establish a truthful and ethical place for catholic apostolates online.

EWTN

Friends, it is time to honor a great woman in the Lord: Mother Angelica and her worldwide Catholic network EWTN!

To enter the site of the Eternal Word Global Catholic Television Network click:
http://www.ewtn.com/

The site broadcasts free streming video 24/7!

Free Online Education in Biblical Theology

In order to visit the St. Paul Biblical Theology online university site which offers an entire catholic education for free click:

http://www.salvationhistory.com/

The faculty is the finest in the world. And the entire project is spearheaded by Scott Hahn.

Cistercian Order

To enter the Cistercian website click:
http://www.osb.org/cist/

Our Lady of Fatima Cistercian Monastery, Mt. Laurel, NJ

To view the online brochure click:
http://www.fatimamonastery.org/

Casamari: The Motherhouse of Our Lady of Fatima

To view the Casamari site click: http://www.casamari.it/

Click British flag below stained glass window for english.

Gateway to the Bible

To access the Bible in all formats: http://www.biblegateway.com/

Vatican Website: The Holy See

In order to access the Vatican website click: http://www.vatican.va/

As the earth brings forth its plants, and a garden makes its growth spring up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up...Isaiah 61

Fitting Sacrifice