In the Christmas edition of "Hilltop Hangouts," our hosts Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin are joined by Prior Fr. Teresio Caldwell, OSB.

Hear about the Christmas traditions of monks, including why the Abbot is “basically Santa” and the daunting task of setting up the Christmas tree. They also discuss how silence and celebration go together, how Christ surprises us at Christmas, and why time with family is so important.

Merry Christmas!

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Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey.

Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary.

Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey:

mountangelabbey.org

Learn more about Mater Dei Radio:

materdeiradio.com

In this special Advent episode, Fr. John Paul Le, OSB, joins "Hilltop Hangouts" to discuss the beautiful season of Advent with hosts Fr. Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin.

Learn why Advent is a penitential season, how our Blessed Mother can teach us to wait well, and how to keep the "feel" of Advent instead of jumping ahead to Christmas.

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Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey.

Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary.

Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey:

mountangelabbey.org

Learn more about Mater Dei Radio:

materdeiradio.com

In the first episode of Hilltop Hangouts, our hosts Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin share their hopes for this new podcast! They explain the Benedictine value of hospitality, their desire to invite everyone into conversation, and what monastic life can teach all of us.

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Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey.

Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary.

Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.