Twice in St. John’s Passion narrative we hear mention of Peter keeping warm on the chilly night of the Lord’s betrayal. “Now the slaves and the guards were standing around a charcoal fire they had made, because it was cold, and were warming themselves. Peter was also standing there, keeping warm.” (Jn. 18:18) Later we read that “Simon Peter was standing there keeping warm.” (Jn. 18:25)
Read MoreYou will recall that in March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic stimulus package legislated to battle the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. One aspect of the legislation provides immediate relief for nonprofits such as Saint John’s Abbey. But for it to bring relief to the abbey, or any other nonprofit, your help is needed.
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