Annual Appeal

Dear Friends,

Consider this: Generosity manifests itself in ways far beyond the actual meaning of the word. Deep listening, patience and forgiveness are forms of generosity completely unassociated with the means to give financially.  Generous people do not see themselves as owners of their possessions but instead see any possession they hold as God’s, and it is their challenge to manage it well for God’s purposes. They view possessions as tools to be used for generosity and as methods in which they can bless others.

One Scripture example of this is the Good Samaritan. Many people would say that he is generous because he left money with the innkeeper to cover the man’s needs. Thinking more deeply, one might see that the time this Samaritan spent ministering to the man’s needs, using wine and oil as basic first aid, were generous acts. Of course, the best Scriptural example is God Himself, and his generous actions toward the human race, shown by sending us His Son to suffer, die, and rise, thus redeeming us. And God expects that our world will be a better place as we show the generosity toward others that is commonly called charity.

Although we don’t know what happened to the man after the Good Samaritan’s kind acts were administered, we might image that life was on a much better track. The innkeeper likely made sure that the man was well-nourished and strong enough to continue on his own.

In our everyday lives, we rely on the help of Good Samaritans more than we realize. Subiaco Abbey is no exception. Our ministries need continual support so that we can serve the needs of the people in whatever way God is directing us. Some of those needs include education for our own young monks in preparation to fill roles as teachers in the Academy, office and grounds work and many other important positions. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the solemn profession of Br. Irenaeus Petree, and first profession of Novice Jesse Bedore. Our main apostolate, Subiaco Academy, has exciting projects going on with the introduction of a one-of-a-kind Parallel Curriculum that will partner with our current academic program to immerse students in life and faith-building activities. Conversion of some dorm rooms to new classrooms and remodeling of existing classrooms to modern learning spaces for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics is an ongoing project.

We again humbly appeal to your generosity to help us with our Abbey Annual Appeal to help with recurring operational needs and assist with our ministries in the Coury House, Academy, the church, our Health Center, and any outreach to the people God calls us to serve. 

You may also contact our development department directly at 479-434-1001 or subiaco@subi.org  or click on the Paypal link to donate directly. Thank you for letting Christ work through you to re-shape our world.  We hope this act helps you grow in faith with us. Our prayers for you are without end.

We thank you, and we ask God to be generous to you and bless you for being the Good Samaritan we continue to rely on. Your gifts bless us as we work to bless all mankind.

In Christ,

Abbot Leonard Wangler, O.S.B.