Seeing Lent – Easter Sunday – 2013 – The Resurrection

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

The Resurrection
John 20:11-18

“I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice: alleluia, alleluia.” -Psallite #277

Deacon Steve Meyer
Deacon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Green Bay, Wisconson.


Jenny Line
Junior studying Theology at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Seeing Lent – Holy Saturday – 2013 – Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6

Abbot John Klassen, OSB
Abbot of Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, MN


Chris Heitzig
Sophomore at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN; studying Economics and Philosophy

Seeing Lent – Good Friday – 2013 – Suffering Servant

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Suffering Servant
Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Rebecca Spanier
Graduate Assistant at Seeing The Word and candidate for a Master of Divinity at Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary


Br. Nick Kleespie, OSB
Monk of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, MN; studying for a Master of Divinity for Priesthood Ordination.

Seeing Lent – Holy Thursday – 2013 – Life in Community

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Life in Community
Acts 4:32-35

“When your people gather you will be my praise.” -Psallite #277

Bailey Walter
Graduate Assistant at Seeing The Word and candidate for a Master of Divinity at Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary


Cody Maynus
Senior at Saint John’s University studying English, Theology and Gender Studies.

Seeing Lent – Week 6 – 2013 – After the Fire

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

After the Fire
1 Kings 19:4-18

“And after the fire a sound of sheer silence.”

Dr. Shawn Colberg
Assistant Professor of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John’s University and Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary


Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB
Sister of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, IN; Pursuing a Master of Arts in Monastic Studies at Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary

Seeing Lent – Week 5 – 2013 – Four Horsemen and the Apocalypse

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Four Horsemen and the Apocalypse
Revelation 6:1-8

“Then I saw the lamb open one of the seven seals.”

Fr. Mark McCormick
Priest of the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota and Pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Fort Pierre.


Br. Benedict Dyar, OSB
Monk of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, AL; Pursuing a Master of Arts with a concentration in Monastic Studies at Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary

Seeing Lent – Week 4 – 2013 – Raising of Lazarus

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Raising of Lazarus
John 11:17, 20-27

“I am the resurrection and the life.”

Dr. Barbara Sutton
Associate Dean of Formation and Outreach and faculty member at Saint John’s School of Theology.Seminary


Christian Wilmore
Sophomore studying Biochemistry and French at Saint John’s University

Seeing Lent – Week 3 – 2013 – Job Frontispiece

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Job Frontispiece
The Book of Job

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!”

Taylor Morgan
Graduate of Saint John’s School of Theology•Seminary; Master of Theology


Chris Calderone
Master of Arts in Liturgical Music candidate at Saint John’s School of Theology•Seminary

Seeing Lent – Week 2 – 2013 – Abraham and Sarah

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Abraham and Sarah
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

“Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so, shall your descendents be.”

Sharon Nohner, OSB
Master of Ministry; Sister of Saint Benedict’s Monastery and Director of Campus Ministry at the College of Saint Benedict


Hannah Prososki
Senior at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN; majoring in Nursing

Seeing Lent – Week 1 – 2013 – Baptism of Jesus

Each week during Lent, two video reflections will be shared: one from a student at the College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University, and one from a faculty member or professional.

Baptism of Jesus
Mark 1:4-11

“Repent and believe the good news”

Dr. Jeffrey Kaster
Director of Youth in Theology and Ministry and faculty member at College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University and Saint John’s School of Theology•Seminary in Collegeville, MN


Alyssa Brown
Senior at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN; double majoring in Peace Studies and Theology.