Earthquake damage drives monks from Norcia monastery [CC]

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The powerful earthquake that ripped through Italy, leaving more than 120 people dead, had its epicenter near Norcia, the home of St. Benedict, and drove monks there to seek temporary safety in Rome.

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I visited these monks last November while in Rome for oblate meetings. They are a small community struggling to return life under the Rule of Benedict to his birthplace.

Please pray for them. They will need help and prayers to rebuild.
 
A very good friend of mine is a member of this community. Fortunately, he is in the US studying for the priesthood. He has been in contact with them, and said that his confreres are uninjured and in good spirits.

There is significant work to do at the monastery and at the Basilica of St. Benedict, which they manage.

The brewery is shut down, which is their main source of income. Sales of current stock will bring in short term revenue, but the loss will be felt about the time the repair bills come due 😦
 
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