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Br. Abraham - monk of St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church) - I love Jesus and all of you. I have fun with IndyCar, the Silmarillion, the Fantastic Four, and the B52s
⚓We clothed a novice after vespers this evening (Feast of All Saints Benedictine.) The new monk took the name "Br. Julian."
- St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA)
- St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA)
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
⚓We clothed a novice after vespers this evening (Feast of All Saints Benedictine.) The new monk took the name "Br. Julian."
- St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA)
- St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church near Three Rivers, Michigan USA)
⚓Please keep our postulants in your prayers, that they may find the deep joy of monastic life, and that the novicemaster (me) does not impede them in their 5 1/2 year journey to life vows.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
September 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
⚓Please keep our postulants in your prayers, that they may find the deep joy of monastic life, and that the novicemaster (me) does not impede them in their 5 1/2 year journey to life vows.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
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The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler gathering for their annual chapter meeting here at St. Gregory's Abbey. OJCR seeks to minister to outcasts and love those whom Jesus loves. St. Gregory's Abbey is honored to host them on a regular basis and be their friends.
The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler gathering for their annual chapter meeting here at St. Gregory's Abbey. OJCR seeks to minister to outcasts and love those whom Jesus loves. St. Gregory's Abbey is honored to host them on a regular basis and be their friends.
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler gathering for their annual chapter meeting here at St. Gregory's Abbey. OJCR seeks to minister to outcasts and love those whom Jesus loves. St. Gregory's Abbey is honored to host them on a regular basis and be their friends.
The Order of Jesus Christ Reconciler gathering for their annual chapter meeting here at St. Gregory's Abbey. OJCR seeks to minister to outcasts and love those whom Jesus loves. St. Gregory's Abbey is honored to host them on a regular basis and be their friends.
⚓St. Augustine's Church in Gary, Indiana recently had an historical marker installed, mentioning us. We are honored to be a part of this congregation's story.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
August 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
⚓St. Augustine's Church in Gary, Indiana recently had an historical marker installed, mentioning us. We are honored to be a part of this congregation's story.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
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Please keep this year's participants in our Vocation Program in your prayers. One has been admitted as a postulant and will join the community August 1.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
Please keep this year's participants in our Vocation Program in your prayers. One has been admitted as a postulant and will join the community August 1.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
July 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Please keep this year's participants in our Vocation Program in your prayers. One has been admitted as a postulant and will join the community August 1.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
Please keep this year's participants in our Vocation Program in your prayers. One has been admitted as a postulant and will join the community August 1.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)
Time Bandits
June 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Time Bandits
Please keep in your prayers the guests coming this summer for retreat at the monastery.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)⚓
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)⚓
June 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Please keep in your prayers the guests coming this summer for retreat at the monastery.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)⚓
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey)⚓
monastic wisdom?
Whenever we get upset, we should ask ourselves: "which is worse: the situation, or my drama/reaction to it?"
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Whenever we get upset, we should ask ourselves: "which is worse: the situation, or my drama/reaction to it?"
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
monastic wisdom?
Whenever we get upset, we should ask ourselves: "which is worse: the situation, or my drama/reaction to it?"
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Whenever we get upset, we should ask ourselves: "which is worse: the situation, or my drama/reaction to it?"
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
We often use Eucharistic Prayer C. It is OK, except for the fact that it does not mention opposable thumbs. What good is being blessed with "memory, reason, and skill" if you don't have opposable thumbs?
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
May 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We often use Eucharistic Prayer C. It is OK, except for the fact that it does not mention opposable thumbs. What good is being blessed with "memory, reason, and skill" if you don't have opposable thumbs?
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Representatives from the several retreat centers in our neighborhood meet regularly for mutual support. During Easter Week, the meeting was here at the abbey in St. Benedict's Guesthouse in the woods overlooking the lake.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
April 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Representatives from the several retreat centers in our neighborhood meet regularly for mutual support. During Easter Week, the meeting was here at the abbey in St. Benedict's Guesthouse in the woods overlooking the lake.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
As we stress out about getting Holy Week and Easter "right", let us remember the words of Our Lord:
"I have come that ye might have rubrics, and have them in abundance."
We love all of you!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
"I have come that ye might have rubrics, and have them in abundance."
We love all of you!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
April 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
As we stress out about getting Holy Week and Easter "right", let us remember the words of Our Lord:
"I have come that ye might have rubrics, and have them in abundance."
We love all of you!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
"I have come that ye might have rubrics, and have them in abundance."
We love all of you!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Students from the Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Chicago on retreat at the monastery. We love Students!
And Lutherans!
St. Gregory's Abbey (Three Rivers, Michigan) #tec
And Lutherans!
St. Gregory's Abbey (Three Rivers, Michigan) #tec
March 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Students from the Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Chicago on retreat at the monastery. We love Students!
And Lutherans!
St. Gregory's Abbey (Three Rivers, Michigan) #tec
And Lutherans!
St. Gregory's Abbey (Three Rivers, Michigan) #tec
Once, a monk had a periodic table of the elements taped to his wall next to a crucifix. He said that both images worked together to remind him of the amazing, infinite love of God.
- Br. Abraham (St Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St Gregory's Abbey) #tec
March 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Once, a monk had a periodic table of the elements taped to his wall next to a crucifix. He said that both images worked together to remind him of the amazing, infinite love of God.
- Br. Abraham (St Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St Gregory's Abbey) #tec
No need to get stressed about rules or steps in lectio divina. Just read the Bible with an open heart and mind, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak as and when the Holy Spirit sees fit. And stick with it. Just my thoughts - I could be wrong.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
February 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
No need to get stressed about rules or steps in lectio divina. Just read the Bible with an open heart and mind, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak as and when the Holy Spirit sees fit. And stick with it. Just my thoughts - I could be wrong.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
monastic wisdom?
We do not observe monastic practices in order to make God love us or to earn salvation. We observe monastic practices in gratitude for God's love and salvation already freely given to all.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
We do not observe monastic practices in order to make God love us or to earn salvation. We observe monastic practices in gratitude for God's love and salvation already freely given to all.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
February 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
monastic wisdom?
We do not observe monastic practices in order to make God love us or to earn salvation. We observe monastic practices in gratitude for God's love and salvation already freely given to all.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
We do not observe monastic practices in order to make God love us or to earn salvation. We observe monastic practices in gratitude for God's love and salvation already freely given to all.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Lutheran Franciscans on retreat at a monastery of Episcopalian Benedictines. Many parts, one body, Jesus is the head.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
February 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Lutheran Franciscans on retreat at a monastery of Episcopalian Benedictines. Many parts, one body, Jesus is the head.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The majority of guests here at the monastery are not Episcopalian (even though all the monks are.) Friendships are formed and bridges built. We are grateful to have been given this ecumenical ministry.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
The majority of guests here at the monastery are not Episcopalian (even though all the monks are.) Friendships are formed and bridges built. We are grateful to have been given this ecumenical ministry.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
January 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The majority of guests here at the monastery are not Episcopalian (even though all the monks are.) Friendships are formed and bridges built. We are grateful to have been given this ecumenical ministry.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
The majority of guests here at the monastery are not Episcopalian (even though all the monks are.) Friendships are formed and bridges built. We are grateful to have been given this ecumenical ministry.
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Saturday.
If Jesus had wanted his followers to be united, he would have said something about it!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
If Jesus had wanted his followers to be united, he would have said something about it!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
January 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Saturday.
If Jesus had wanted his followers to be united, he would have said something about it!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
If Jesus had wanted his followers to be united, he would have said something about it!
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
The collect for the Second Sunday in Christmas is my favorite part of the season. (the Gospel in a nutshell?)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
January 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The collect for the Second Sunday in Christmas is my favorite part of the season. (the Gospel in a nutshell?)
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
- Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
The upcoming observance of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus (January 1) often gets lost in all the surrounding holidays, but it is important because it reminds us that common human names, body parts, and customs are good enough for God. - Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
December 27, 2024 at 12:41 PM
The upcoming observance of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus (January 1) often gets lost in all the surrounding holidays, but it is important because it reminds us that common human names, body parts, and customs are good enough for God. - Br. Abraham (St. Gregory's Abbey) #tec
If the idea of practicing humility is difficult because of an association with low self esteem, maybe try 'proactive humility': "I am a beautiful, wonderful Child of God and have infinite worth, JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE."
- Br. Abraham #tec
- Br. Abraham #tec
December 16, 2024 at 3:41 PM
If the idea of practicing humility is difficult because of an association with low self esteem, maybe try 'proactive humility': "I am a beautiful, wonderful Child of God and have infinite worth, JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE."
- Br. Abraham #tec
- Br. Abraham #tec
May we use this season of Advent to make enough room in our lives for Jesus to be born in us.
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church) #tec
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church) #tec
December 5, 2024 at 2:23 PM
May we use this season of Advent to make enough room in our lives for Jesus to be born in us.
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church) #tec
Br. Abraham - St. Gregory's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery in the Episcopal Church) #tec