Today I had the pleasure of welcoming Brian Geraghty, studying here in Rome with Loyola University, and his parents visiting from San Francisco. Mr. Geraghty is the brother of Sister M. Marcella, O.S.B. of the Monastery of the Glorious Cross in Branford, Connecticut. He is also a gardener and was impressed with our orto. Brian is not a first–time visitor to Santa Croce. He was pleased to have his parents join us for pranzo in the monastic refectory.
I also showed Brian and his parents the Basilica, the Chapel of the Sacred Relics of the Cross and Passion, the tomb of the Servant of God "Nennolina" Antonietta Meo, and the abbatial library. We also viewed the abbey garden from the roof terrace. See the photo below.
His Excellency, Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma has given
Father Mark a special mandate to live under the Rule of Saint Benedict in adoration before the Eucharistic Face of Jesus, offering thanksgiving, intercession, and reparation for all his
brothers in Holy Orders. In this way, Father is preparing the foundation of the new Diocesan Benedictine Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle. Father Mark is available to the
priests and deacons of the Diocese for spiritual and sacramental support in their pursuit of holiness. He is also charged with the spiritual formation of women who desire to dedicate themselves to spiritual motherhood in favour of priests.
Carissimo P. Mark, Pace!
Oggi eesendo rimasto in portineria per una sostituzione, ho potuto vedere con più calma il suo spendido sito che è una vera miniera. Complimenti sono rimasto a bocca aperta per non solo l'alta competenza ma ho trovato tanto materiale nuovo per la mia conoscenza.
Mi piace poi che sottolinea il fatto che noi siamo Benedettini -Cistercensi e come ha avuto modo di dire il P. Biffi all'Angelicum : levate ai Cistercensi la Regola Benedettina e non resta più niente.
Ho letto con interesse la sezione sui Santi ma mi sono rattristato perchè ha omesso il B. David da Himmerod che si celebrra l'11 dicembre. E' un grande Santo taumaturgo e la cosa interessante è che è stato accettato da S. Bernardo dopo alcune difficoltà.
Concludo Augurandole ogni Bene nel Signore
David M. osb,cist.