This photo was taken at the Sacro Speco of Subiaco on Saturday, 18 June 2011. From left to right: D. Cassian of Saint Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo, CA; Br. Seraphim; D. Mark Daniel; Br. Benedict. The pilgrimage to Subiaco, the cradle of Benedictine life was completed by one to Monte Cassino on 24 June 2011, where we had the privilege of offering Holy Mass at the tomb of Saint Benedict. We have returned from Italy and will be resuming the regular life at our monastery in Tulsa on 6 July 2011.
Dom Mark Daniel Kirby is Prior of Silverstream Priory, under the patronage of Our Lady of the Cenacle, in Stamullen, County Meath, Ireland.
The ecclesial mandate of the fledgling Benedictine community is to intercede for the sanctification of priests by "persevering with one mind in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus" (Acts 1.14) and in adoration and reparation before the Eucharistic Face of Christ. The community celebrates the Sacred Liturgy (Mass and Divine Office) according to the traditional rites in Latin and with Gregorian Chant.
Dear Dom Mark,
Welcome home! The photo above fills me with great joy. From the hands of Our Lord Jesus may every joy be yours in the time of recuperation after your journey.
Yours in Christ,
Vincent
...and on the 4th, we'll all have fireworks in honor of your safe return!
Welcome home, Father! May I ask you and the monks to remember me in prayer on the 6th as it is my birthday, and I am in need of prayers.
Thank you.
Veronica
Dear Father Mark,
Thank you for coming back!
(You guys look great in that picture!)