Pixelated Postel

It’s sometimes nice to just disappear for a moment and see no one. Sure, I enjoy being among people, but everyone requires some alone time from time to time. One of my favorite places to do so is Postel in Mol. I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels this way. Postel possesses a remarkable touch!
As you may have seen in my previous posts, there have been various Postel stories that have passed with beautiful nature photographs.

Today I am returning to Postel and will be concentrating solely on Postel Abbey. This is where my story begins.

Postel Abbey has several interesting details.

The Abbey: A few structures, ancient and new, incoherent but attractive, lead to a centuries-old Romanesque church deep in the Kempen Postel Abbey, surrounded by woodlands, heaths, and meadows. Since 1140, the Norbertines living at the abbey.

The Norbertines: We are monastics, or canons regular, who follow Saint Norbert (+1134). We’re known as “Norbertines” after him. Saint Norbert established several abbeys, including Prémontré (1120) and Floreffe (1122). Prémontré was appointed as the order’s primary abbey. That is why we are also referred to as “Premonstratensians” or “Canons Regular of Prémontré.” All of the abbeys that gave rise to the Premonstratensian Order or Order of Prémontré created new abbeys and monasteries in turn. Our monastery, for example, was founded in 1140 by the Abbey of Floreffe. Saint Norbert chose Augustine’s rule for his monasteries. We continue to live by this norm, in which we are called to live together in unity, “of one heart and one soul towards God.”

The photograph above depicts the entire side of the Abbey. On the right side, you’ll notice the church, which you can see in more detail in the photos below.

My grandfather used to reside in Postel, so I’ve been going here since I was a child. I’m drawn back to this spot by a profound connection. I let the silence wash over me as I entered the church all alone. With only a 50mm lens on my Leica Monochrome camera, I merely capture what attracts my eye. I must say that this all took me by surprise, and I’ve never seen such stunning beauty prior.

By clicking on an image, you can enlarge it. The photos depict the cross and Jesus hung in mid-air. Behind the cross are the distinctive oak-made chairs where the monks hold the daily church ceremony. The monks wore the white, readily recognized garb against which they had been cautioned for many years!

The church is old and authentic, complete with an organ pipe in the back. The organ is utilized in ceremonies and produces a lovely sound when combined with singing monks!

As I learn more about the church, I discover a lovely ceiling that I had never noticed before. In the middle of the vault, a logo is entered.

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The abbey is enclosed by a wall like a monastery that was built centuries ago. A herb garden has been constructed between the city walls. The herbs, which are sold in Abbey’s store, can aid in the treatment of illnesses.

There is even a laboratory built to generate high-quality items. The garden contains a small structure with a wishing well, which was once used to gather water for the farmers.

On this site, the monks used to make their own beer, bread, and cheese. You may still purchase cheese, herbs, and their delectable bread at the abbey’s small store, as shown in the images. However, it is no longer produced in this location.

All of the goods I highly suggest because they are of high quality and have a true abbey flavor!

I captured an image with a beautiful sun entering the panorama. The garden will be visible, as will the entire abbey in the back! It exuded brilliant energy!

The stables are still in operation, as evidenced by the photographs. The dates on the structures imply that it has been a century. Everything within the abbey walls has been meticulously preserved.

Don’t forget to stop by the abbey shop for some fresh ecological items!

Pilgrims frequently use monasteries as a rest stop. In this instance, you also can locate arrows pointing towards Santiago de Compostella.

I’ve been to Postel several times, but I’ve never seen it like this before! Incredible, genuinely incredible, and it really opened my eyes to the reality that we just need to be more accepting of the beauty we already have and think things are so usual, but they aren’t.

The sun streaming down over the abbey, as well as the energy and quiet in the magnificent church, make you feel vulnerable.

Individuals can submit their wishes to the Holy Mother in a book near the Mother Mary statue. I couldn’t help but take a picture of the last written messages.

In a world where Corona was still present, this was a tremendous statement!
“May everyone find peace and rest, as well as hope for a bright future!”

I couldn’t have written it better myself, and I’m sure everyone else would agree!

Have a nice one!