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Nature's Corner
Solitudo is Latin for nature.
"In solitude, you remember yourself as a part of everything, a part of nature. You rediscover ease, inspiration, belonging, and wisdom in your own company."
- "Soulcraft: by Bill Plotkin |
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The Mountain on Twitter
Follow the newly revitalized Mountain Twitter feed, featuring live tweets and beautiful photos from Fr. Dan. |
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Fr. Dan's Podcasts
In his latest podcast, Dan Riley, ofm, shares a reflection about gentleness and joy. He also remembers Bob Struzynski, ofm, who passed away Dec. 13, and his gentle nature. |
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Holiday Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve Mass
Dec. 24
9 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass
Dec. 25
11 a.m.
New Year's Eve Prayer Service
Dec. 31
11 p.m.
New Year's Day Mass
Jan. 1
11 a.m.
Mass at the Mountain is regularly celebrated
Sundays at 11 a.m.
Brunch immediately follows Mass. You're invited to bring a dish to pass.
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Mountain Wishlist
We would be especially grateful for:
canning jars
work gloves
eye protection
dish towels
volunteers to help clean cabins about once per month
Contact Michelle (mmarc@sbu.edu)
for details
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Remembering Bob Struzynski, ofm
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Bob Struzynski in Holy Peace Chapel.
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It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the news of the passing of our brother, Fr.
Bob Struzynski, ofm. On Dec. 13, Bob made his final journey to be with our loving God.
It was a little more than eight years ago that Bob joined us at the Mountain. Finding his way into fraternal life with us, he brought with him his great desire to care for the poor, particularly those in prison, and to be, again, a fine theologian at St. Bonaventure University.
May the bright light of God's glory and the deep intimacy of God's love for each of us take on our sadness, dispel our darkness and bring us peace.
Information on the funeral service, along with several pictures, videos and writings from Fr. Bob, can be viewed on our website.
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Giving and Seeking God's Comfort this Advent Season
Dan Riley, ofm, remembers Fr. Bob and asks us to find comfort in the promise of eternal life and to offer comfort to one another.
"'Comfort, give comfort to my people,' says the Lord." (Isaiah 40:1-11)
 | | Students prepare a meal together at the annual Advent Evening Away at the Mountain Dec. 7. |
The last time you used the word comfort it may have been to describe food. Possibly it was in describing your Thanksgiving meal as "comfort food." Sirius XM radio calls one of its stations "comfort music." We hear this word used when designers label a space, a chair or an arrangement of furniture as "comfy" - comfortable for our gathering, relaxing and reflecting.
However, counting on things as "delivery systems" to bring comfort is to miss the deep meaning we hear in Isaiah and other Scripture passages. We also might hear "comfort" used in reference to a relationship with a relative or dear friend - that the relationship is comfortable or gives us comfort. The soothing or helpful care we look for and need comes from persons, not objects.
Don't misunderstand, I enjoy a good meal and I also love to cook "comfort food" for folks at the Mountain. But it is also our gathering, isn't it? It's the joy of being together; the warmth, the smiles and glances make a meal more comfortable than just words and food alone ... Read more.
Fr. Dan is now using Twitter! Follow @mtirenaeus to see his daily tweets and pictures.
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Christmas Eve at the Mountain
Erica Fleischman Roethel offers a glance into her family's tradition.
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The Christmas wreath hanging atop the Mountain's House of Peace (Main House)
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It is with sweet anticipation each December 24 that my family and I prepare for our favorite trip of the year to the Mountain.
Recalling Christmas Eve 2012, I can still remember how my senses were awakened that night beginning with the drive from home to West Clarksville. It began with the abundant snowfall that made our drive to the Mountain unique that night. Making the turn off County Route 1, the snow-packed roads led us on our way with a quiet stillness as we drove along what is usually a ride full of sounds of the car bumping over rocks and potholes. The packed snow created a soft, almost gliding effect. In the twilight I noticed the snowy powder that hung like frosting on the evergreen trees taking my breath away.
As we made our way past the House of Peace with its welcome glow, we made the final climb to Holy Peace Chapel, where the warmth of light drew us in ... Read more.
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Snapshots: Advent Evening Away
More than 70 people prepared the Mountain for Christmas Dec. 7-8.
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Joe Kotula, ofm, hangs a wreath above the House of Peace (Main House).
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Br. Joe and a pair of students decorate the tree in Holy Peace Chapel.
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Students gather in the chapel after preparing the Mountain for Christmas.
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Mountain Leaders Grow Their 'Staches to support Movember
St. Bonaventure team honors Dr. Jeffrey Peterson and surpasses $5,000 fundraising goal
Some 178 students, faculty, staff and alumni at St. Bonaventure University grew or supported the growing of mustaches last month in partnership with Movember, a global men's health charity. The goal of the 30-day campaign is for men to change their appearance, by growing a mustache, and ultimately change attitudes men have toward their health.
Mountain friars Kevin Kriso, ofm, and John Coughlin, ofm, shed the razor during November in support, as did several students involved in Mountain Community Leaders.
The St. Bonaventure team, MoBonas, raised more than $5,400 this year in memory of Dr. Jeffrey Peterson, longtime chair of the Department of Finance who died of cancer in February.
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