Having recently spent three months within the community as an “observer,” Brother Theodore Berezuk (formerly Todd) has returned as a postulant to begin his initial period of formation. He joins Brothers Mark, John, and Richard in their continuing process of discernment and seeking the will of God for their lives. It has been a long time since we have had four in the novitiate and we thank God for their fervent and committed presence among us. This initial period of postulancy lasts a year, after which, God willing, Brother Theodore will receive the habit and begin his two-year novitiate leading up to his profession of first vows. May Saint Theodore intercede for our new brother and all at Holy Cross Abbey.
Fernand J. Martin says
I enjoyed the video , very much.
Katherine Linde says
Very happy that you have four postulants. Will pray the Holy Spirit will guide their preparation.
Rod Coffey says
Praise Be for this Holy Monk
Rod Coffey says
Very happy news
Tim McNelis says
Father,
I was on retreat and I walked into my room and it was freezing. Being my first summer I never looked at how to control the AC. I was then walking back to my room with my last bit of luggage when Todd walked up to me and said his room was freezing and could I show him how to adjust the AC. I did and we introduced ourselves and he said he was in the early stages of considering a vocation. When I left that Sunday he and Br. Efrain were chatting out front. Please tell him that Tim the AC Technician says hello, welcome back, and may God bless and guide him in his discernment. I am so happy to see 4 in discernment and we are all blessed. I will see you at the end of the month on my retreat.
Peggy Anderson says
Awesome news! Prayers for Brother Theodore and all of the monks of Holy Cross Abbey. God’s Peace,
Peggy
m. kamien says
Well gee whiz, I’ve been praying to Our Lady for a couple years now to “cram the choir” up there in front! So get prepped for even More than four! (Just call me the Monastic Cheerleader…) Mary.
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James says
I’m happy to say that this post has garnered more comments than even a Feline Update; I find that very encouraging.
And I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support, interest and–especially–your prayers.
Nicholas Pizzacalla BA LLB says
I am very happy to heat that there are 4 possible candidtes to become bother monks at Holy Cross..Our mother Mary is watching over us and the Holy Cross Abbey…perhaps the Holy Cross” restoration project” has brought men to Holy Cross….Peace to all at Holy Cross Abbey
Nicholas Pizzacalla