On the occasion of the dedication of the rebuilt monastery of Monte Cassino in 1964, Pope Paul VI proclaimed St. Benedict the Principle heavenly Patron of Europe. The title in many respects is true. In fact the monasteries that later followed the Holy Rule of St. Benedict were places where learning and manuscripts were preserved. For some six centuries or more the C
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Charism : Quaerere Deum: We seek God through Solitude, Community, and Ministry Motto : Ora et Labora Vision Statement : Seeking God, Serving the Church This means
We are monks whose calling is to seek God alone, with the most absolute and uncompromising singleness of heart. As the word implies
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Dear Friends,
As monks, our only desire is to Seek God since St. Benedict has taught us to prefer nothing to the love of Christ (Nihil amori Christi praeponere). Therefore, we can call ourselves: “Seekers of great desires”. This is what we try to do in our monastery. And so, monastic life is rooted in the love of Christ.
The Sacred Triduum was celebrated with all solemnity at Monte Fano. Many faithful, includi
Montefano, Ampitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka 2:45 AMRev. Deacon Ajantha Silva OSB was ordained a priest by Most.Rev.Dr. Valance Mendis, the bi
Montefano, Ampitiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka 2:45 AMMedals, crosses, rosaries, statues, paintings and other religious articles have long been used as a means of fostering and expressing our devotion to the Saints and Mother Mary which lead us to the worship of God. Icons or painted images of Christ and the saints are especially popular among Christians as an aid to Christian piety and de
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An extraction from the “The Sylvestro-Benedictine Prelates and the Sri Lankan Church” By Fr.
The Shroud & the Agony – the Passion of Christ: In the Greek and Latin civilizations, God was
Presentation The Conciliar Decree Perfectae Caritatis reminds us that « The appropriate renewal of
Founder Sylvester Guzzolini, the Founder of the Sylvestro-Benedictine Congregation. was born in 11
LYRICS & MUSIC: REV. FR. SHAMINDRA JAYAWARDENA OSB
CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS :FR. SHREEN LOWE OSB
MUSIC ENGINEER : LAHIRU DE COSTA
CHOIR : THE BENEDICTINE CHOIR -LOFT
SATB ARRENGEMENT : SUSHAN INOSH
SINGERS: REV. FR. SHREEN LOWE OSB
BRO. DILSHAN FERNANDO OSB
MS. CHRISTINE COOPER
MS. DEEPA BABHULAKSHMANAN
VIDEO : RAVINDU FERNANDO
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