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Mt. Irenaeus Embraces Electronic Evangelization

Mt. Irenaeus Embraces Electronic Evangelization

by Kevin Kriso, ofm | Mar 21, 2021 | Ministry, Reflections

Br. Kevin Kriso, ofm, reflects on the expansion of the Mountain’s ministry one year into the drastic social changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every religious and spiritual organization, COVID-19 has radically altered the life and ministry Of...
Br. Kevin Shares the Joy of the Mountain Garden

Br. Kevin Shares the Joy of the Mountain Garden

by Shannon Specht | Oct 9, 2020 | Living On Our Land, Reflections

Being in a garden can be a joyful experience. There is beauty, wonder and surprise around every corner. There is also memory and foresight.  For example, while planting tomato seeds in April under a grow light, I knew that once the seeds had warmth, moisture, light...
“Put Out Into Deeper Water …”

“Put Out Into Deeper Water …”

by Mt. Irenaeus | Nov 7, 2019 | Reflections

Paul Kline reflects on his time at the Mountain as a summer companion.

Encounters with Creation: Reflections of a Summer Intern

Encounters with Creation: Reflections of a Summer Intern

by Mt. Irenaeus | Sep 4, 2018 | Living On Our Land, Reflections

In the solitude of Mt. Irenaeus, the day offered many opportunities to see the world differently than before.

How the Mountain Helped Shape a New Graduate

How the Mountain Helped Shape a New Graduate

by Mt. Irenaeus | Jun 5, 2018 | Ministry, Reflections

Congratulations to all of the 2018 St. Bonaventure graduates! The friars and team of Mt. Irenaeus would especially like to congratulate the senior class members of Mountain Community Leaders. Natalie, your mom and dad – all your classmates of 2018 – Keep...
Unity in a Broken World

Unity in a Broken World

by Dan Riley, ofm | Mar 12, 2018 | Reflections

Fr. Dan shares the first in a series of reflections about Thomas Merton.

The Cycle of Gardening Seasons

The Cycle of Gardening Seasons

by Kevin Kriso, ofm | Oct 14, 2017 | Living On Our Land, Reflections

Brother Kevin shares insight on the four seasons of vegetable growing as the Mountain friars prepare the garden for winter.   People often ask us, “when do you start your vegetable garden?” The expected answer is, “sometime in the spring.” It’s true that in early...

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