Who was St. Benedict?

Who was St. Benedict?

From Hilltop Hangouts by Mater Dei Radio & Mount Angel Abbey

February 21, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the life and impact of St. Benedict with insights from Br. Jesse Ochoa-Gonzalez.

In the latest installment of “Hilltop Hangouts,” our hosts Dr. Anna Petrin and Fr. Anselm Flores discuss St. Benedict of Nursia with Br. Jesse Ochoa-Gonzalez. As the founder of the Benedictine order in the 6th century, St. Benedict had a profound impact both in his own monastic order and beyond. Hear Fr. Jesse’s favorite story on the life of St. Benedict, what it’s like to visit the places he lived, and how shared community life provides an opportunity for service. - - - 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Anna Petrin, Fr. Anselm Flores

Guest: Br. Jesse Ochoa-Gonzalez

Topics covered

  • St. Benedict
  • Benedictine order
  • monastic life
  • community service
  • spirituality

Keywords

  • St. Benedict
  • Benedictine order
  • monasticism
  • community life
  • spiritual conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mount Angel Abbey, Mater Dei Radio

Places: Saint Benedict, Oregon, Portland, Oregon

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