August 2018 Norbertine Celebrations at St. Norbert Abbey
This August, as the Norbertine community of St. Norbert Abbey celebrates its annual observance of the Solemnity of St. Augustine, five men ...
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Why Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., Chose Norbertine Life
By Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem. | In my discernment to enter a religious community, I remember knowing that this was the right community for me when I saw three Norbertine priests concelebrating Mass together.
Continue readingWhy Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., Chose Norbertine Life
By Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Who are these men in white? What is a Norbertine? I never met a Norbertine until I attended St. Norbert College (SNC). Growing up in the Diocese of Superior I only was familiar with ...
Continue readingPodcast Episode 011: Norbertine Encounter—Drawn by Community
Vocational seeds are often planted in the most unexpected ...
Continue readingPodcast Episode 010: Learning the Norbertine Way of Life
When joining a religious community, one enters into a period of formation. While formation is a life-long endeavor for all of us ...
Continue readingThe Journey Toward Priesthood
Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and his family are highlighted in an article in the Catholic Herald of the Diocese of Superior. Writer Jenny Snarski examines the journey toward priesthood not only from Frater Neeck's perspective ...
Continue readingReflection for the Third Sunday of Advent 2017
By Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 | Gaudete Sunday is the period in Advent in which we rejoice! We celebrate Christian joy in giving thanks and praise to all that God does for us.
Continue readingReflection for the Second Sunday of Advent 2017
By Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 | The winter breaks during my college years were often times I would go home not only to visit family and friends, but also to earn some extra money to pay for my education.
Continue readingReflection for the First Sunday of Advent 2017
By Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. | Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2b-7 | In 1972 a study was published by psychologist Walter Mischel which has come today to be known as Stanford University’s Marshmallow Experiment.
Continue readingPodcast Episode 004: Intentional Advent
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. This time of year, everything in our culture screams Christmas. But what about Advent—a time of prayer and preparation?
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