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Foundational Friendships

“In this world two things are essential: life and friendship. Both should be highly prized and we must not undervalue them. Life and friendship are nature’s gifts. God created us that we might exist and live: this is life. But if we are not to remain solitary, there must be friendship.” —St. Augustine On January 31, 2017, Judy Turba, director of external relations and media advancement for St. Norbert Abbey, sat down with Deacon Michael Brennan, O. Praem., Frater Patrick LaPacz, O. Praem., and Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., to discuss their life together within the Norbertine community—specifically, their time at Holy Spirit House of Studies, the Norbertine home in Chicago, located near Catholic Theological Union, where they are pursing graduate studies. By living, working, and praying together throughout the past few years, these young men who once had been strangers have become not only brothers in Norbert, but also treasured and most likely lifelong friends. Here are a few thoughts they shared, along with some moments of laughter, regarding their journey of life and friendship. The interview in its entirety can be found in the Spring/Summer 2017 issue of "Abbey Magazine" (pages 11-13): https://www.norbertines.org/wp-conten... Read more at https://www.norbertines.org/.