The Spire

2005·7.4 MB·English

by  Belmont Abbey College

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"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence, plus character, that
is the goal of true education."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.-
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"Listen carefully, son, to the master's
instructions, and attend to them with the ear of
your heart."
"Mother Theresa said, 'In this life we
We
cannot do great things. can only
do small things with great love.' To
me, this is Lawrence."
-Fr. David Kessinger, OSB
Lawrence on campus
Fr. life:
"We need to go out and stir up some trouble on this
campus! Let's have a wild and crazy time!"
my
"In regards to monastery, have
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never loved anything in this world
more completely, nor ever will."
1939 2003
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The 2004-2005 Spire is dedicated to the memory of
our beloved Fr. Lawrence Willis - Father, teacher,
We
monk, friend. miss you, Fr. Lawrence - please
pray for us.
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont - Mount Holly Road
Belmont NC 28012
1.888.222.0110
www.belmontabbeycollege.edu
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worshipattheBasilicaand
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While May 2005 seems so faraway, I know it isjust around the corner. The Foryouandyours!"-anIrishtoast
Abbey will alwaysbea partofme. Ithas inspired metoreachoutand serve
others. There truly is no place quite like the Abbey. The Abbey has left an Thanksforthememories,BAC!
everlasting imprint on my life. Hopefully when I graduate in May, I can say
that 1 have helped to make the Abbey a betterplace- and left a little partof Sean Dunne '05
myselfthere."
"Muchwillberequiredofthepersonentrustedwithmuch,andstill morewill
1h demandedofthepersonentrustedwithmuch."Luke12:48