Br. Kevin Shares the Joy of the Mountain Garden
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 …”
Paul Kline reflects on his time at the Mountain as a summer companion.
Encounters with Creation: Reflections of a Summer Intern
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
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
Fr. Dan shares the first in a series of reflections about Thomas Merton.
The Cycle of Gardening Seasons
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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For What Shall We Pray?
As is our custom at the Mountain, we invite your petitions and prayer requests. Submit yours online and pray for the intentions from our Mountain family.