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Echoes from the Bell Tower

Saint Meinrad Archabbey•www.saintmeinrad.org
Religion & Spirituality
Echoes from the Bell Tower...stories of wit and wisdom from Benedictine monks who live, work and pray in southern Indiana.
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Episodes

Episode 34 - Quarantined in Rome

In which Br. Kolbe talks with Br. Lorenzo, now Fr. Lorenzo, about his experiences during the COVID-19 shutdown in Italy.

Oct 22, 2020•15 min

Episode 32 - These Priests are Brothers, Too

In which Br. Joel Br. Kolbe introduce you to the Friend family – Patrick and Joe, along with their sister, Katherine, and their father, Jerry. Patrick and Joe studied together at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. Listen in as Patrick and Joseph talk about finding their way to the priesthood and how their family was an important part of that decision. Plus, Katherine and Jerry talk about the impact of that decision and how it has blessed them in many ways.

Jun 18, 2020•22 min

Episode 29 - How a Historian Made History

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe and their guests remember the life of their confrere, Fr. Cyprian Davis, OSB. Fr. Cyprian was Saint Meinrad Archabbey's first African-American monk and priest. He taught history for many years in our seminary and participated in the Civil Rights Movement. His research led him to write the seminal work: "The History of Black Catholics in the United States." Fr. Cyprian died in 2015.

Apr 23, 2020•24 min

Episode 28 - A Monk Away from Home

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe introduce their confrere, Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB. Fr. Godfrey has been living away from the monastery for the past eight years, serving as a parish pastor.

Apr 09, 2020•14 min

Season 5 Preview

We’re back – almost! Season 5 of the “Echoes from the Bell Tower” podcast is ready to launch on Thursday, April 9.

Mar 26, 2020•2 min

Episode 27 - Triduum: Memories and Mishaps

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests recount stories from past Triduum liturgies. To hear our full episode on the Triduum, visit https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/echoes

Apr 25, 2019•11 min

Episode 26 - Triduum: Walking in Jesus' Footsteps

In this special Echoes From the Bell Tower podcast episode, you’ll hear how the Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad commemorate the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and, finally, the Resurrection of Christ.

Apr 18, 2019•32 min

Episode 25 - What's Behind a Monk's Name, Part III

Every monk has a story behind his monastic name. In this third Echoes from the Bell Tower podcast episode about monastic names, we hear four more stories that explore why and how the monastic names were chosen.

Apr 11, 2019•17 min

Episode 21 - It’s All in the Family: Lifetime Commitment

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe listen in on a conversation between Br. John Mark Falkenhain and his parents. Like so many important decisions in life, joining a monastery has a ripple effect. Family and friends are touched by this life-changing choice.

Nov 29, 2018•15 min

Episode 20 - Oblates: Ordinary People Seeking God

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe talk to oblates of Saint Meinrad. The Benedictine oblate community affiliated with Saint Meinrad Archabbey has been around almost as long the monastery itself. But, what is an oblate? Oblates are men and women who live and work in the world, but who wish to follow the spiritual path established by St. Benedict.

Nov 15, 2018•22 min

Upcoming Episodes: Saint Meinrad’s Outreach

Echoes from the Bell Tower is back with new episodes starting November 15, 2018. These fall episodes will focus on Saint Meinrad's outreach. From the Benedictine Oblate program to student ministry to the impact monks and seminarians make on their families, you don't want to miss these episodes!

Nov 08, 2018•2 min

Episode 17 - Word with a Capital "W"

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests look at some of the ways that "the Word" is important to life here at Saint Meinrad.

Jun 21, 2018•29 min

Preview Epsiode: Remembering Fr. Rupert

When gathering content for season three of the podcast, we ended up with more than enough stories and memories of monks who have died. One of those monks was Fr. Rupert Ostdick, OSB, who died in January 2017 at age 95. We put some of those extra stories together in this preview episode to give you a taste of what’s to come.

Mar 15, 2018•10 min

Season Three Trailer

Echoes from the Bell Tower is returning for the Spring with three new episodes!

Mar 08, 2018•1 min

Fall Trailer

Echoes from the Bell Tower returns with new episodes November 30!

Nov 16, 2017•2 min

Episode 11 - Quiz Edition

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests answer frequently asked questions about our monks and our monastery.

Jun 08, 2017•22 min

Episode 9 - A Day in the Life...

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe talk with guests from the monastery and our seminary about what a day in the life of a monk or seminarian at Saint Meinrad is like.

May 11, 2017•32 min
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