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Passiontide & Holy Week
The purple coverings of Passion Sunday now adorn the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, and the solemn chants of Passiontide have begun. As this sacred season unfolds, we prepare our hearts for the...
IHM School Pro-Life League News
The "Saint John the Baptist Pro-Life League" has been part of student life at IHM for over 25 years. Throughout the year, the league meets monthly to discuss current issues. They lead weekly Divine...
First Camp of 2026!
It's only February, but the Brothers have already launched the 2026 camp season with an action-packed week at Montfort Day Camp in Northeast Texas from February 16-20, 2026. Check out the great...
What Can We Do for Him?
Dear Friend, It is now time for the serious and penitential days of Lent. Just as the athlete disciplines his body in order to win a prize, so too must the Christian train his soul through spiritual...
Christmas Gifts
We experienced a truly wonderful Christmas here at the monastery! Preparations for the Birth of Christ at Saint Benedict Center began with visits to local nurseries, where generous donors...
Rejoicing in His Coming
Dear Friend, What is it about Christmas that moves the whole world to pause each year in wonder? Is there any other date so universally celebrated—or that ever could be? The birth of Christ was the...
Rorate Caeli
"The people that sat in darkness, hath seen great light: and to them that sat in the region of the shadow of death, light is sprung up." Matt. 4:16 For the past two weeks, the faithful have been...
Christmas Fair Video
The annual Christmas Fair at Saint Benedict Center took place on November 29th this year. It was the perfect way to open the Advent season of preparation for Christmas! While the world's...
The Sisters’ Wish List 2025
Update: This Wish List has been filled! God bless and reward all our benefactors! As Advent begins, we prepare our hearts and souls for the arrival of the Infant Savior. At the same time, we also...
Brothers’ Wish List 2025
Update: The Brothers' Wish List has been filled! God bless and reward all our generous benefactors! At this time of year, everyone has a wish list, and the Brothers at MICM are no exception! A look...
Entering Advent 2025
Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year, is quickly approaching. It is a season of eager longing, spiritual preparation, and joyful hope for the coming of Our Saviour at Christmas. Once...
Calendar of Saints 2026
The 2026 Traditional Calendar of Saints showcases artistic renditions and details of vintage and antique holy cards. This beautiful artwork, created with a spirit of devotion, is sure to inspire...
October at the Monastery
New England is renowned for its stunning foliage, attracting visitors from across the country to experience its vibrant colors. Here at the monastery, October is just as colorful! The school year is...
Fall 2025 Newsletter
The Fall 2025 edition of the From the Center newsletter is finally here! It has been several months since our last update, and a lot has happened at the monastery and in our apostolates. During the...
For the Holy Souls
Remember your dearly departed on All Souls' Day. This year, since November 2nd falls on a Sunday, the observance of All Souls' Day is moved to Monday, November 3rd. This tradition is followed...
Spanish Martyrs Issue!
The most recent issue of “From the Housetops” Magazine featuring stories of the Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, has been printed and shipped to subscribers!This issue shares the often-overlooked...
Shrine of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
Under the leadership of Brother Louis Marie, the Brothers are constructing a shrine dedicated to the Marian Patron Saint of the Order, Saint Louis Marie de Montfort. The shrine will be located in...
Wish List at Work!
Every Christmas, we compile a wish list of much-needed items for camp. Thanks to the generosity of many camp families and donors, we were able to acquire these items and put them to use this summer...
Change of Occupation
A dear Salesian friend once shared with us that, as religious individuals, we do not take a "vacation" – instead, we have a "change of occupation!" Anyone who visits the monastery or volunteers at...
Celebrating Corpus Christi 2025
O God, Who under a wonderful Sacrament hast left us a memorial of Thy Passion, grant us, we beseech Thee, to venerate the Sacred Mysteries of Thy Body and Blood so that we may always feel within us...
Confirmed in Christ
We were once again blessed to have a number of our students confirmed in the Traditional Rite by Bishop McManus on the evening of May 23, 2025. Our group of 36 young men and women joined two other...
Expansion Update: Moving In!
Exactly one month ago, we received our occupancy permit for the new addition! It was a sign of Divine Providence that we officially "moved in" on the feast of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort. What a...
Hail Mary, Our Mother!
"Love Mary! She is lovable, faithful, and constant. She will never allow herself to be outdone in love, but will always remain supreme.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori) This year, the Saint Benedict Center...
Spring 2025 Newsletter
The past few months have been exciting at Saint Benedict Center! We invite you to look at our Spring 2025 "From the Center" Newsletter, available for download here. During the holiest days of the...