It was a joyous occasion, this last Sunday, when Brother Patrick (having completed his postulancy) received the Cistercian Habit and began his Canonical Novitiate. He now joins Brothers Paul and Aelred in the novitiate as he (and they) prepares for first vows. Join us in thanking God for calling these three men and let us pray for their perseverance and flourishing in what Saint Benedict called, this School of the Lord’s Service and which our Cistercian Fathers called, this School of Charity. And may the same Lord bring us all together to Eternal Life!
