Brewing is spiritual for monks in New Mexico

The notion of Roman Catholic monks selling beer and ale might strike some as unusual, but the business is a direct outgrowth of the Benedictine motto "ora et labora," a Latin phrase meaning "prayer and work," explains Brother Christian Leisy, a 33-year resident of the monastery who serves as its cellarer — both business manager and chief fundraiser.
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