

Father Père Basile
A Benedictine monk residing at St. Madeleine's Abbey in Le Barroux, France, for 45 years. He shares his life story and insights on monastic life.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 27min
Heart and Soul: Glorifying God through wine
Father Père Basile, a Benedictine monk at St. Madeleine's Abbey in France, shares his journey from a young boy in a globetrotting family to a cloistered life dedicated to faith and winemaking. He describes the monastic routine filled with prayer and labor, emphasizing the divine significance of wine. The rich history of the abbey's papal vineyard, revived to support local families, showcases the collaboration between monks and winemakers. Father Basile also reflects on themes of mortality, humility, and the spiritual joy found in community and devotion.

May 17, 2024 • 27min
Heart and Soul: Glorifying God through wine
Father Père Basile, a monk in France, shares his journey from a life of wealth to the cloistered abbey where he produces wine. The podcast delves into the history of the papal vineyard, the monks' dedication to prayer and solitude, and their devotion to glorifying God through their winemaking endeavors.