“We are Enough” – Reflections on Women’s Overnight
We were recently blessed with a very rich gathering of women for an overnight. Here are two reflections on that time.
Catholic Volunteer Network Reflection
As part of our strategic initiative to “Seek others and develop a diverse community at the Mountain,” I attended the Catholic Volunteer Network’s (CVN) annual conference that happened to be in sunny Orlando just before we got hit with a huge storm back...
Mt. Irenaeus Embraces Electronic Evangelization
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
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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