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Conception Abbey

Should I Write More About Deacon Formation?

September 19, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments
Diaconate Ordination

Joel reflects on the process of discerning deacon formation with the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, especially in light of the demands that the formation process puts on his young family.

Posted in: Faith, Family Tagged: Catholic New Media Conference, Conception Abbey, Deacon, Diaconate, Discernment, Miscarriage Ministry, Monks, Perinatal Loss, Vocation

Silent Monks perform Hallelujah Chorus

December 9, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

I enjoyed this take on Mendel’s Hallelujah Chorus by some creative ‘silent monks.’ Hmmm, I wonder what it would take to get the Conception Abbey monks to perform this in a similar fashion? Continued Advent blessings to you all! (H/T The Faithful Traveler)

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Conception Abbey, Hallelujah Chorus, Monks

Wordless Wednesday: Our Classroom for the Week

August 3, 2011 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments
Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Conception Abbey, Diaconate, Formation

An Open Letter to my Parish: Why I am Discerning the Diaconate

June 16, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments

This letter appears in the June 19 & 26, 2011 bulletin of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, IA. My name is Joel Schmidt, and Fr. Hoefler asked me to write this column to introduce myself to you. Why? Because I am a parishioner here at St. Francis of Assisi and, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Conception Abbey, cross, Deacon, Discipline, Formation, God, Hebrews 3:13, Jesus, John 10:10, journey, Joy, Lord, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, obedience, Praise, Prayer, Psalms 84, Psalms 95, Sacrifice, saints, St. Teresa of Avila, Thanksgiving, Water, Wine
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