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Lumen Vitae What does it mean to run with the light of life? How can we live in such a way that we can authentically share the love of Christ with others? E a c h y e a r t h e m o n k s o f S t . B e n e d i c t ’s A b b e y s e e k t o r e c o g n i z e those who exemplif y these ideals ; those who, above all else, have spread the light of Christ to the world – whether through t h e i r m i n i s t r y, t h e i r g e n e r o s i t y, o r s i m p l y b y t h e i r l i v e s . In 2018 the monk s presente d the Lumen Vitae Me dal to the D unn Family for their out standing generosity and constant commitment to spreading the Catholic faith and supporting the Catholic Church – their example and dedication to Catholic ethics is beyond reproach. The monks also presented the Lumen Vitae Me dal to Louise Naumann and her son, Archbishop Joseph Naumann, for their outstanding witness of faith and ser vice to the Church, especially through Catholic Education – Louise’ perser verance through adversity and constant commitment to her faith has been a light to the people of St. L o u i s ; h e r s o n A r c h b i s h o p J o s e p h’s l e a d e r s h i p , n o t o n l y a s a b i s h o p b u t a s a p r o - l i f e l e a d e r, h a v e b e e n i n s t r u m e n t a l i n t h e f u r t h e r i n g o f o u r f a i t h a n d t h e p r o - l i f e c a u s e . We c a n n o t appropriately express our gratitude and admiration for these honorees – their example is one that we should all strive to f o l l o w. Fo r e a c h o f t h e s e h o n o r e e s t h e s t o r y i s u n i q u e , b u t t h e y s h a r e a common thread – a constant dedication to running with the Light of Life ...
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Kansas Monks
