The notion of testing—specifically being tested by God—is a common theme in Christian spirituality and one that has deep roots in sacred scripture. And so, for example, our first reading began with the simple phrase: God put Abraham to the test. But what a test!—a test that continues to arouse strong feelings in both Jewish […]

Please be aware that the Gift Shop will be closed from Monday February 26 through Thursday March 1 while the monks take part in their annual retreat. The Gift Shop will reopen on Friday morning, March 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please be aware that the Gift Shop will be closed in honor of the Solemnity of All Saints on Tuesday, November 1 and for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 8.

Please be aware that the Gift Shop will be CLOSED on GOOD FRIDAY but will be open on Holy Saturday (10.00 – 12.00 AM and 2.15 – 4.15 PM) and Easter Sunday (9.30 -10.45 AM and 1.15 – 4.15 PM).

THE MONASTERY GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE MONK’S ANNUAL RETREAT That is, from MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, THROUGH THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11. The Gift Shop will reopen on FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 12 at 10.00 A.M. We would appreciate your prayers for us during our time of retreat and apologize for any inconvenience related to this […]

Please note that the Gift Shop will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. And whereas we will be open at the usual hours this Saturday and Sunday, from Monday, December 28 through Saturday January 2, the Gift Shop will only be open in the afternoons from 2.15 to 4.15, As usual the […]

Recently I came across one of those images (inspired by the writings of Saint John Climacus) depicting that mystical ladder extending from earth to heaven upon which struggling souls valiantly battle their way up to Christ who looks down upon them from the top of the ladder and the heights of heaven. On either side […]