Posts by Conception Abbey
The Humility of Moss – Lenten Reflection by Tomas Sandoval
2nd Week of Lent: Thursday, February 23 Is 1:10, 16-20 / Mt 23:1-12 Moss takes claim of my heart when it comes to picking a favorite feature of nature. Moss is not showy; it doesn’t boast nor does it scream, “Look at me, look at me!” Moss is busy about its duties on the humus littered…
Read More“La cruz de quejarse” – Reflection by Cesar Garcia
La Cuaresma es un tiempo donde muchos ofrecen ciertas cosas a Dios con el fin de crecer en un área determinada. ¿Qué has ofrecido? ¿Cuántas veces nos quejamos de la escuela, el trabajo, la familia y/o de la vida en general? ¿Por qué nos quejamos? ¿Hay alguien o algo nos enfurece, nos enoja o nos…
Read MoreLent and the Transfiguration of Christ – Reflection by Fr. Pat York
One of the many examples of St. John Paul II’s legacy is the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration of our Lord. This mystery itself has been a source of great joy, peace and consolation when I focus on the gift of everlasting life, most especially recently with…
Read MoreCSC Community Blood Drive: BREAKS RECORDS
Find out about the record breaking blood drive Conception Seminary College hosted this past Tuesday afternoon! PICTURES!
Read More“Conversion of Heart” – Reflection by Chris Rumback
One of Lent’s central themes is “conversion of heart.” The immediate image that probably comes to mind when we hear this phrase is self-mastery, gained by following the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. While discipline is no doubt an effect of a conversion of heart, conversion goes a little deeper than this. A conversion…
Read More“It isn’t fair!” – Lenten Reflection by Bro. Michael
“It isn’t fair!” You have surely heard a whining child blurt out this exclamation at some time or other. You may even have found yourself somewhat amused by the child’s narrow view of a distressing situation. But if we are all honest with ourselves, how often have we used this same phrase—even if only whispered…
Read MoreWhat do you seek? What do you ask? – Reflection by Cruz Gallegos
Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, had recourse to the LORD. She lay prostrate upon the ground, together with her handmaids, from morning until evening, and said: “God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob, blessed are you. Help me, who am alone and have no help but you, for I am taking…
Read More“There is something greater than Jonah here” – Reflection by Kolbe Peloquin
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the…
Read More“Christ Calls Us to Freedom” – Reflection by Ty Taylor
In the epic film “Braveheart,” we follow William Wallace in his struggle against the British. We watch as he ultimately sacrifices his life, bellowing his fierce battle cry: FREEEEDOOMMM! My friends, Christ calls us to pray the Our Father from our heart in freedom. “Forgive us—as we forgive those who trespass against us.” It’s tough—the…
Read More“Come” – 2/15 Lenten Reflection
Children often become empowered in their mischief by “don’t” statements. A boy who was perfectly content will be roused to disobedience if his mother shouts, “Don’t touch the cookies that I just made.” Timmy seemed so good, but now he is left disobedient and crying out for more. In a similar fashion, the Israelites reacted…
Read MoreHold Nothing Back: Reflection by Fr. Brendan
Christians are crazy! In a world where most define themselves by what they do, Christians define themselves by whose they are. Yep, you read that correctly, Christians define themselves by whose they are. The Scriptures on this First Sunday of Lent remind us all that our true identity is found not in our accomplishments, our…
Read MoreSeminarians Celebrate TET: Experience Other Cultures
At 3:30 pm Monday afternoon, Conception students and staff left their desks and activities to join in the TET Celebration in the Student Union put on by the Vietnamese community at Conception. A yearly event, TET is a shortened version of Tet Nguyen Dan, which is the most important celebration of the Vietnamese culture. It is…
Read More2/13 Lenten Reflection by Hayden Charles
In his commentary on Luke’s account of the call of the apostle Matthew that we hear in the Gospel today, St. Bede says that Jesus “saw [Matthew] through the eyes of mercy and chose him.” Our Holy Father, Pope Francis chose this phrase as his episcopal motto when he became a bishop, and it remains…
Read More2/12 Lenten Reflection by Ben Rogers
“A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn,” (Ps. 51:17). I once heard that true humility was recognizing things the way things really are. In reality, we all struggle with temptations. We all have failed in our love for our neighbor at some point. We are selfish, and we don’t even recognize…
Read More2/11 – Lenten Reflection by Chris Davis
Self-knowledge leads to self-mastery; self-mastery enables self-giving; self-giving is living as Christ. This mantra for priestly formation expresses in so many words that the aim of a seminarian’s entire formation is to become like Jesus, a living self-gift of love poured out for others. This progression from self-knowledge to self-gift is far from being exclusive…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday: Lenten Reflection by Fr. Xavier
We tend to think of the season of Lent as a time when we want to get more serious about changing our lives. Of course, that is true. But I suggest that it is helpful if we see it as a time God and the Church gives us to come more deeply into our union…
Read MoreSaint of the Day: Saint Blaise
Pictures from the blessing of throat today on Saint Blaise’s feast day.
Read MoreFaith, Fellowship, and Basketball
Experience the seminarians trip to Chicago to compete in the annual Fr. Pat O’Malley Invitational hosted by Mundelein Seminary!
Read MoreOur Lady of Guadalupe : Most Popular Woman in Seminary
Find out all about the Seminary’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration!
Read MoreNot Just an Ordinary Door
Seminarians attended the opening of the basilica’s holy door for this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, called by His Holiness, Pope Francis.
Read MoreThe SEMY Awards
The Freshmen Class of 2015 put on the 1st annual SEMY Awards honoring seminarian excellence. The award show included 7 categories, nominee videos, musical performances, and plenty of laughs.
Read MoreA Pilgrimage in Pictures
Experience the senior pilgrimage of the Conception Seminary College Class of 2016!
Read MoreSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Seminarians attend Mass with the monks celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Johnston joins seminarians for noon meal.
Read More— First Vespers — The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Students join monks and Bishop Johnston for first vespers of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Read More#GivingTuesday at Conception
Conception Seminary is joining a worldwide movement created to celebrate and encourage giving – #GivingTuesday. Read to find out how Conception Seminarians are giving back to the community and how you can help too!
Read MoreVideo: Day in the Life
Ever wonder what a seminarian does each day? Check out this video that goes chronologically through a seminarian’s day, from prayer to studies to recreation.
Read MoreCSC Appoints New President-Rector
Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College announce the appointment of the Rev. Brendan Moss, O.S.B., to the position of President Rector of Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO. Father Brendan is a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Saint Meinrad, IN. He will take up his new responsibilities at Conception in August, succeeding the Rev. Samuel Russell, O.S.B.,…
Read MoreBasketball Team Places 3rd
Conception Seminary’s Sons of Thunder Place 3rd in theMundelein Seminary Basketball Tournament On Friday evening, in their first game of the tournament, the Sons of Thunder squared off against the Pontifical College Josephinum (Columbus, Ohio). Any observant fan would notice that Conception’s team was not nearly as tall as most of the other seminaries, but…
Read MoreSeminary Basketball Scrimmage
Conception Seminary’s two year defending Championship basketball team scrimmages against a local men’s team in preparation for the Mundelein Seminary Basketball Tournament, January 24-26. For more pictures, please visit Conception Seminary on Facebook.
Read MoreThe Thunder Cup
The Thunder Cup: Soccer and Volleyball Tournament On Saturday, October 12th, Conception Seminary hosted its annual soccer and volleyball tournament. Named, “The Thunder Cup,” this annual tournament invites seminaries throughout the midwest to travel to Conception Seminary for several competitive games of soccer and volleyball. This year six seminaries participated in the event. Conception Seminary…
Read MoreCSC Family Weekend
Family Weekend– September 21-22 Conception Seminary College welcomed numerous family members of our seminarians for the annual family weekend. There was a great turnout, and no one could have asked for better weather. Below: Family members gather for an outdoor reception; Sunday Eucharist procession
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