Tarrawarra Abbey is a community of Cistercian monks in the heart of the Yarra Valley, 60 kilometres north-east of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1954 by Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea in Ireland, the monks of Tarrawarra belong to the worldwide Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (OCSO), popularly known as the “Trappists”.
Tarrawarra Abbey Podcast presents short audio programmes on different aspects of monastic life and spirituality that may be heard online or downloaded through this website or iTunes. Beginning 1 January 2010, Fr Michael Casey OCSO will offer weekly reflection on the Prologue of Saint Benedict’s Rule for Monasteries.
#1 by Anonymous on January 1, 2010 - 9:22 am
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This is a wonderful way of spreading the gospel as lived in monastic tradition through contemporary media.
#2 by Liz Drinan on January 1, 2010 - 7:01 pm
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Easy listening, and I am looking forward to further talks.
#3 by Pamela Clinton, ocso on January 7, 2010 - 8:03 am
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Happy to see this development. The audio is very clear.
Unfortunately, we in US cannot subscribe in US iTunes store.
#4 by admin on January 7, 2010 - 4:28 pm
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If you have difficulty downloading our podcast via iTunes, click “Advanced”, followed by “Subscribe to Podcast”, and type our podcast feed URL: http://www.cistercian.org.au/iMonk/?feed=podcast
#5 by Herman Santoso on January 14, 2010 - 1:34 am
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2 thumbs up
Thank you, and looking forward for more talks.
#6 by patricia burton on January 16, 2010 - 2:25 pm
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Great!! Many thanks for making it possible to listen and ponder on the Rule of St Benedict, I will certainly spread the word.
#7 by Judie Harron on January 16, 2010 - 11:47 pm
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I own two of Michael Casey’s books, Toward God and Sacred Reading, excellent reading! This podcast is a great service to all who choose to follow Christ in a deeper way on their human journey. Your words speak spirit and truth. Thank you and thank God for inspiring you to begin these reflections on the Rule of St. Benedict! I greatly appreciate it.
#8 by Sister Meg Funk on February 24, 2010 - 6:47 am
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I’m enjoying this commentary on the Rule of Benedict. It is clear and compelling.
#9 by Sister Amparo Herrera, O.D.N. on March 23, 2010 - 1:23 pm
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God bless for the work you do to spread God’s love to all.
#10 by Kareen Squires on April 19, 2010 - 10:25 pm
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To the Cistercians of Tarrawarra Abbey: A heartfelt thank you so much for the podcasts on the Rule of St Benedict.
#11 by Honora Brehm on October 9, 2010 - 7:18 am
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A heartfelt thank you for your wonderful and insightful podcasts on the Rule. As a Benedictine Oblate Novice, this is very helpful in my study of the Rule. Kudos from Maine, USA!
#12 by Br.Timothy on December 24, 2010 - 7:53 am
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Thank you Fr.Michael and Br.Samuel as I said from the very beginning this a true blessing of Cistercian hospitality and spirituality given by the Holy Spirit to his beloved Church and all the people of God. Especially this final installment.
Merry CHRISTmas and a Holy New Year!.
God Alone,
Tim
#13 by admin on January 19, 2011 - 7:15 pm
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Dear Br Timothy,
Many thanks for your support throughout the year!
Br Samuel
#14 by admin on March 15, 2011 - 7:20 pm
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Dear Stephen, thank you for your interest. We are taking a break at the moment. The podcasts that you heard will be published into a book soon. There may be a new podcast series in the future.
Br Samuel