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January 26th was the feast of the founders of Citeaux, the first Cistercian Abbey, and the beginning of one of the great historical religious moments in Western civilization - and from such humble beginnings!

A heartfelt happy birthday to all Cistercians throughout the world. There is a beautiful reflection on the feast in a homily by Fr. Gerard of Genesee found here.

May their prayers for more vocations be answered. But more importantly lets pray for their journey into the depths of reality, their true call, that they may remain faithful to it. Amen