Echoes from the Bell Tower

Saint Meinrad Archabbey

Echoes from the Bell Tower...stories of wit and wisdom from Benedictine monks who live, work and pray in southern Indiana.

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Episode 30 - Seminarian Studies Outside the Books

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05/07/20 • 24 min

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe introduce us to students who have been doing ministry throughout their time in seminary.

Episode 29 - How a Historian Made History

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04/23/20 • 24 min

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe and their guests remember the life of their confrere, Fr. Cyprian Davis, OSB. Fr. Cyprian was Saint Meinrad Archabbey's first African-American monk and priest. He taught history for many years in our seminary and participated in the Civil Rights Movement. His research led him to write the seminal work: "The History of Black Catholics in the United States." Fr. Cyprian died in 2015.

Episode 28 - A Monk Away from Home

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04/09/20 • 14 min

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe introduce their confrere, Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB. Fr. Godfrey has been living away from the monastery for the past eight years, serving as a parish pastor.

Episode 27 - Triduum: Memories and Mishaps

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04/25/19 • 10 min

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests recount stories from past Triduum liturgies. To hear our full episode on the Triduum, visit https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/echoes

Episode 25 - What's Behind a Monk's Name, Part III

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04/11/19 • 16 min

Every monk has a story behind his monastic name. In this third Echoes from the Bell Tower podcast episode about monastic names, we hear four more stories that explore why and how the monastic names were chosen.

Episode 23 - Peanut Brother: An Accidental Ministry

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02/14/19 • 8 min

In which Br. Joel introduces us to Peanut Brother, the homemade peanut butter the monks began making over a year ago.

Episode 22 - It’s All in the Family: Following God's Call

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12/13/18 • 18 min

In which Br. Kolbe has a conversation with his family about the difficulties and joys of religious life.

Episode 24 - What's Behind a Monk's Name, Part II

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04/04/19 • 26 min

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe listen to more stories about how monks receive their names. This is a sequel to our third episode on monastic names from 2016.

Upcoming Episodes: Saint Meinrad’s Outreach

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11/08/18 • 1 min

Echoes from the Bell Tower is back with new episodes starting November 15, 2018. These fall episodes will focus on Saint Meinrad's outreach. From the Benedictine Oblate program to student ministry to the impact monks and seminarians make on their families, you don't want to miss these episodes!

Preview Episode - O Advent, we await your antiphons

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12/15/16 • 20 min

This preview episode of season two is all about chant and its role in monastic life, especially during the Advent season right before Christmas. Music fans will love the melodic chant featured in this preview. The full second season will launch in March 2017.

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How many episodes does Echoes from the Bell Tower have?

Echoes from the Bell Tower currently has 44 episodes available.

What topics does Echoes from the Bell Tower cover?

The podcast is about Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Echoes from the Bell Tower?

The episode title 'Episode 31 - Unforgotten Brothers in Christ' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Echoes from the Bell Tower?

The average episode length on Echoes from the Bell Tower is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Echoes from the Bell Tower released?

Episodes of Echoes from the Bell Tower are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Echoes from the Bell Tower?

The first episode of Echoes from the Bell Tower was released on Mar 7, 2016.

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Echoes from the Bell Tower

Saint Meinrad Archabbey

Top 10 Echoes from the Bell Tower Episodes

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