Fr. Simon, OSB

Benedictine monk/priest @SaintMeinrad. Ora et Labora: young adult ministry, donor relations, reading, sports, grass mowing, video games. IG: simon_osb

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

When I'm not supposed to have an opinion on everyone and everything, the mind slowly learns to rest, receive, observe, and listen. -Meg Funk

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Not on here much, but wanted to share a little pick-me-up from @SaintMeinrad. Follow IG: drone.monks for some cool video/audio of the monastery. New hobby helping with my creative side.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

@stevenbmoll I should be around then, yes!

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Wrapping up my two week immersion in Vietnam with Vietnamese “ fast food” 😂😬🐟

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Here is a funny. I am table waiter in the monastery and wanted to make a sign for Baked Potato Toppings. I realize it kind of looks like Baked Top Potato Pings. 😂 I hope someone gets a laugh out of it like the other table waiter and I did. Not going to change it, lol.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

“With those who are suffering, you must never be in a hurry.” -St. John Paul II

Really appreciating JPII’s model, care, and intercessory prayer lately.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

It is with great joy and also with sincere requests for prayer that I announce today my appointment by Archabbot Kurt as Vocation Director of @SaintMeinrad. I will continue my Development work, and Br. Jean will take over my responsibilities as assistant for initial formation.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Jesus desires to teach everyday in the temple of your heart. #GospelToday

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Just in case you're nearby Aston, PA and the Church of St. Joseph -- October 6-8, 2024.

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It is Jesus in fact that you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you. - Pope St John Paul II

Thank you, @MonkSimonOSB for leading your presentation with this wondeful quote!

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

I met Thomas on an airplane a year ago. Gave him my rosary and a blessing as he prepared to hike part of the CDT and meet up w/ his girlfriend, now wife, Mikaela. We stayed in touch. They got engaged and invited me to prepare them for and preside at their wedding which was today!

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Fr. Ryan Winger @rwinger28 and the @SaintMeinrad crew. Blessings, Fr. Ryan and the Diocese of Amarillo and the people of God with whom you will journey.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

@MATIGY @coffeemonks @rwinger28 @SaintMeinrad Can’t wait to see you all in about a week!!

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

I think it would be pretty cool to learn sign language and give a retreat in sign language.

Probably not something I can do on the immediate horizon…but a hope I have in mind down the road.

🤟🏼

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

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[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Our @SaintMeinrad CareNotes Teen Note line is looking for writers for the following topics. I can put you in touch with them if you feel particularly knowledgeable/passionate about one of these areas.
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[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

@davidkidd2016 @DioceseToledo Blessings on your ministry! Happy to be a support to you all in any way from here at @SaintMeinrad. Peace and joy and recollection these holy days!

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

This weekend, Fr. Thomas and I took our two novices and a junior monk to Gethsemani Abbey in KY for a visit and to converse with their men in formation. We look forward to their visit at Saint Meinrad soon. A blessed, prayerful, and silent time of peace & encouragement from God.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

Lord, as you lay on the ground, our eyes meet. You fell for us. When we fall, our eyes meet. There we have hope. We will rise.

[Fr. Simon, OSB @MonkSimonOSB]

In case anyone from the Twitter/X universe is in the Owensboro area…! Hope to see you there.