On 11 July 2026, the Feast of Saint Benedict, Patron of Europe, the monastic community of Montecassino marked a significant transition in its spiritual preparation for the abbey’s 1,500th anniversary in 2029. To mark this occasion, Abbot Luca Antonio Fallica, OSB, has shared an address with the Benedictine Confederation. In his address, entitled By Your Light We See the Light, Abbot Luca reflects on the famous vision of Saint Benedict recorded by Saint Gregory the Great, in w

This reading guide aims to assist readers of the circular letter of the Abbot General to the Order of 20 January 2026 by providing questions for reflection and dialogue. https://www.ocso.org/uploads/general-news/documents/Reading-Guide-Dilexit-te-EN.pdf ocso.org