Category: The Printery House Story
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Monastic Formation: Making a Monk
This article describes in brief the process of monastic formation that a man goes through to become a monk. This is how it happens at Conception Abbey. Other monasteries may have different procedures or terminology. First Steps Those just visiting the community may be termed “prospects” or “candidates.” Either term may be used interchangeably. Vocation…
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Understanding Religious Profession
Religious Profession – What is it? First, I’d like to clarify the meaning of the term “religious profession.” It refers to an event, not a job. The reference is to making or “professing” vows as a way of committing to a religious community. This usually occurs in a formal ceremony. It may also include the…
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Scripture Sources and Inclusive Language
Why does The Printery House use the NRSV for its Scripture quotations? People sometimes ask us why we use Scripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (NRSV). This question often comes from Catholics, who are more familiar with the New American Bible. The New American Bible texts are more familiar to…
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A History of The Printery House
The Printery House began as a print shop serving the in-house printing needs of the Benedictine monastery and its school at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. At least as early as 1933 the monastery had a hand-fed bed press and in 1936 had a Babcock press. The first record we have of a monk assigned…