On the evening of August 14, 2013, at the First Vespers of the Feast of the Assumption, Sean Lee, Brad Geist, and I were admitted to the postulancy at St Benedict's Abbey. Prayers of blessings were said over us at the entrance of the choir and we were led in to the church. Assigned a place in the choir, we could now sit with the monks, as well as roam freely through the cloistered sections of the Abbey.
There is great joy in my heart over this new life, but there is also the sorrow of leaving an old life behind. A monk told me recently that this sorrow lessens over time. I figured as much, since it takes some time to get used to a new way of life. As I look ahead, I think I will be happy here. Time will tell, so ask me in a month and 6 months and one year down the line!
This is a brief note to let everyone know of my status. I am doing well, and settling in nicely here at St Benedict's Abbey! Please check out photos and videos of my entry into the postulancy on www.kansasmonks.org, which will take you to a link to youtube! To go directly to the video, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8Ly16VyhU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUWasD93IGF6HKGjhnqOIfUA.
God bless,
Fr. Jay
Fr. Jay,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Abbey and the BC Community! Benedictine College and its wonderful Monks hold a very special place in our hearts. We're currently making plans to be in Atchison when the entire college is Consecrated to Mary in September. We look forward to possibly meeting you then. In the meantime, know of our prayers for you as you continue your journey.
Peace, prayers, and every blessing,
~ Catherine & Jay Foster
Thank you! Look me up when you are in town!
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