I leave early tomorrow morning for la doulce France via Geneva. I will be giving some conferences in two monasteries of the Benedictines of Jesus Crucified. I will return to Rome on May 25th.
First, I will go to the Monastère Saint–Benoît; then I will go to the Monastère de l'Incarnation. Fra Michel–Marie, our novice from Bénin, was supposed to accompany me but, at the last minute, he was denied admission to Switzerland. Such things are very complicated here. I don't know whether or not I will be able to write from France. I will bring my computer along and hope for the best.
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.
+Dear Father,
I'm not sure if you'll see this before you depart, but know that our prayers and thoughts are with you as you journey. May Our Lord, His Virgin Mother and all the angels keep you safe!