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Hilltop Hangouts

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by Mater Dei Radio & Mount Angel Abbey

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Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey. Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary. Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey: mountangelabbey.org Learn more about Mater Dei Radio: materdeiradio.com

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July 8, 2026

What Is a Monastery?

<p>“Hilltop Hangouts” takes place in a monastery – so we are welcoming Fr. John Paul Le, OSB, back on the podcast to explain what exactly a monastery is! </p><p>Along with our hosts, Fr. John Paul explores how a monk is called to be “single-hearted” in his search for God, how a structured life actually frees up your soul, and what it means to be in community with the brotherhood of monks. </p><p></p><p>- - - </p><p>Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey. </p><p>Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary. </p><p>Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon. </p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey: </p><p>mountangelabbey.org </p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mater Dei Radio: </p><p>materdeiradio.com</p>

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May 13, 2026

Journey Toward Pentecost

<p>As we move toward the close of the Easter season and the Feast of Pentecost, Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B, joins Hilltop Hangouts once again to share insight on this important time in the Church year.</p><p>He reflects on how Christians are called each year to a deeper understanding of the Resurrection and our living witness to it, as well as important hallmarks of the Easter season, the meaning of the word “Paschal,” and the transformational effect of the Holy Spirit on our hearts.</p><p></p><p>- - -</p><p></p><p>Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey.</p><p>Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary.</p><p>Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey:</p><p>mountangelabbey.org</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mater Dei Radio:</p><p>materdeiradio.com</p>

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May 8, 2026

Revisit the Proclamation of Easter

<p>We are still in the Easter season! If you have found yourself struggling to remember that this is a time of rejoicing, now is a perfect time to revisit the beautiful “Exsultet,” the proclamation of Easter. </p><p>Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B, joins Hilltop Hangouts once again to examine this incredible poem, and encourages us to pray with it throughout the Easter season. He reflects on the exhortation to rejoice at the Lord's Resurrection, how God’s deeds do not grow old, and the audacious claim of “O Happy Fault.” </p><p>You can pray with the Exsultet here: </p><p>https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/easter/easter-proclamation-exsultet </p><p> </p><p>- - - </p><p> </p><p>Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey. </p><p>Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary. </p><p>Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon. </p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey: </p><p>mountangelabbey.org </p><p></p><p>Learn more about Mater Dei Radio: </p><p>materdeiradio.com</p>

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What is Hilltop Hangouts?

Mount Angel Abbey is a place to seek things above, where people have communion with God and with each other. Join Father Anselm Flores, OSB, and Dr. Anna Petrin on “Hilltop Hangouts” for spiritual conversations with special guests exploring life at Mount Angel Abbey.

Fr. Anselm is a monk of Mount Angel Abbey and the Coordinator of the Mount Angel Institute. Dr. Petrin is a professor of theology at Mount Angel Seminary. Hilltop Hangouts is a collaboration between Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon, and Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Learn more about Mount Angel Abbey: mountangelabbey.org

Learn more about Mater Dei Radio: materdeiradio.com

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This podcast updates daily.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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