Diocese of Altoona - Johnstown
Roman Rite
Of the many charisms, gifts of the Holy Spirit, associated with living-out of the monastic way of life, more than any other, is expected of those who vow themselves as sons of Benedict is that of Hospitality.
With almost "sacramental" reverence, Saint Benedict treats of kindness to pilgrims, strangers, & all who present themselves as godly guests at the monastery's port.
The Patriarch of Western Monasticism exhorts his disciples in the 7th chapter of the Holy Rule to "treat all guests as Christ."
We the members of Saint Benedict Church, in union with our Pastoral staff, and our Holy Father, and together with the Church of Altoona-Johnstown, commit ourselves to the building up of the Kingdom of God in our personal lives, within our families, within our Faith Community, and in society as a wh
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