A Fiber Artist in Southern Finger Lakes NY creating fibers and yarn for spinners, knitters and other fiber users.
Feast of St. Nicholas by Br. Nicholas Ob. OSB (Bob Hill) on December 6, 2017 When I made my monastic promises in October 2016, I was received by the community under my choice of names, Brother Nicholas–and today is the feast of St. Nicholas (yes, that very same person for whom Santa Clause is modeled). … More Feast of St. Nicholas
During a beautiful autumn weekend, Mount Saviour Monastery welcomed more than two dozen Oblates for the 2017 Oblates retreat, held October 13th – 15th. The retreat started Friday evening with a light supper, welcome, introductions, weekend overview and introduction of Timeline, a history of Mount Saviour from 1950 – present, showing pictures & events. Oblates … More 2017 Oblates Retreat: Mount Saviour – History & Future
When I was at the monastery over the Triduum, I reflected at one point on how appropriate—and how remarkable—it was that I should be celebrating the Paschal Mystery at the place that had changed my life. Something in me died when I came to Mt. Saviour; and something in me came to life, something new, … More Reflection by Oblate Jeffrey Essmann
Those who come to Mount Saviour are familiar with the simply decorated chapel and with the sight of one of the monks lighting a few candles. What some may not have experienced is the many candles that are set up on Holy Saturday, ready for the Pascal Vigils service. A crew comprised mainly of guests … More Chapel during Easter
The Transitus of St Benedict (shared on 3/21/17) “Today we celebrate the feast of St Benedict’s Transitus, his passing from this world to the next, with the sober joy characteristic of all Benedictine festivities, especially during Lent. The account Gregory the Great gives of his death in Book II of The Dialogues is strangely moving, … More The Transitus of St Benedict
Welcome to the site for the Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery. If you are an Oblate of Mount Saviour, you are invited to share stories, articles and other items that would be of interest to other Oblates and to the community. To submit an item, please use the form on the contact page.
The Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery 