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Echoes from the Bell Tower

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 34 - Quarantined in Rome

Episode 34 - Quarantined in Rome

In which Br. Kolbe talks with Br. Lorenzo, now Fr. Lorenzo, about his experiences during the COVID-19 shutdown in Italy.

22 Oct 2020

14mins

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Episode 33 - Pandemic: Lessons From a Monastery

Episode 33 - Pandemic: Lessons From a Monastery

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed things and ways that all... Read more

15 Oct 2020

31mins

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Episode 32 - These Priests are Brothers, Too

Episode 32 - These Priests are Brothers, Too

In which Br. Joel Br. Kolbe introduce you to the Friend family – Patrick and Joe, along with their sister, Katherine, an... Read more

18 Jun 2020

22mins

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Episode 31 - Unforgotten Brothers in Christ

Episode 31 - Unforgotten Brothers in Christ

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe talk to Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB, about the Catholic prison ministry at Branchville C... Read more

21 May 2020

16mins

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Episode 30 - Seminarian Studies Outside the Books

Episode 30 - Seminarian Studies Outside the Books

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

7 May 2020

24mins

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Episode 29 - How a Historian Made History

Episode 29 - How a Historian Made History

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe and their guests remember the life of their confrere, Fr. Cyprian Davis, OSB. Fr. Cyprian ... Read more

23 Apr 2020

24mins

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Episode 28 - A Monk Away from Home

Episode 28 - A Monk Away from Home

In which Br. Joel and Br. Kolbe introduce their confrere, Fr. Godfrey Mullen, OSB. Fr. Godfrey has been living away from... Read more

9 Apr 2020

14mins

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Season 5 Preview

Season 5 Preview

We’re back – almost! Season 5 of the “Echoes from the Bell Tower” podcast is ready to launch on Thursday, April 9.

26 Mar 2020

2mins

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Episode 27 - Triduum: Memories and Mishaps

Episode 27 - Triduum: Memories and Mishaps

In which Br. Joel, Br. Kolbe, and their guests recount stories from past Triduum liturgies. To hear our full episode on ... Read more

25 Apr 2019

10mins

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Episode 26 - Triduum: Walking in Jesus' Footsteps

Episode 26 - Triduum: Walking in Jesus' Footsteps

In this special Echoes From the Bell Tower podcast episode, you’ll hear how the Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad comme... Read more

18 Apr 2019

32mins

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