by Mark Quaranta | Nov 9, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Feast Days
As the classical world faded away and a new Christian culture was built up, a few saints stood out to point a new way forward. Great soldiers and ascetics for Christ became popular patrons against evil: St. Michael, St. John the Baptist, and one of our Battles in...
by Derek Cummins | Nov 2, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Formation
Starting November 22nd, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, will be leading Exodus men through the final ten days of our current season, Battles in Autumn, focused on Forming Leaders. This last segment will provide practical takeaways as the culmination of our focus on the...
by Mark Quaranta | Oct 27, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Feast Days
The Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, marks the rhythm of time in prayer. Using the psalms as its foundation, it offers praise morning, afternoon, evening, and even in the night. Priests, religious, and laity throughout the world unite in this...
by Mark Quaranta | Oct 27, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Feast Days
Halloween, All Saints, All Souls–these three days offer a glimpse into the afterlife. Our culture too often pushes the reality of death to the margins, hiding from its reality even as it pops up in unhealthy and morbid ways. Through these days, the Church guides us in...
by Mark Quaranta | Oct 27, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Feast Days
One day is not enough to mark the most significant moments of the year. Christmas and Easter are both octaves, eight days celebrating our salvation. Octaves used to be more common throughout the year, including for All Saints (or “Hallows,” being the older term)....
by Derek Cummins | Oct 25, 2023 | Articles, Battles in Autumn, Feast Days
Over the past month, we have collected the names of the departed loved ones from the Exodus men. Now, it is time to pray and fast. From November 1st through 8th, you are invited to join us as we pray for the repose of the souls departed. During this time, the...
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