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Retreat House Openings — This Weekend

November 10, 2020 by James

UPDATE: Due to a group cancellation for this upcoming weekend, we now have 7 openings for FRI through SUN, 13-15 November. Interested parties may make a reservation by contacting Carol Hensley by phone at 540-955-4383 or by email at information@hcava.org.

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New openings at Retreat House

September 30, 2020 by James

UPDATE: We now have openings for MON through FRI, 12-16 October and FRI through SUN, 16-18 October. Interested parties may make a reservation by contacting Carol Hensley by phone at 540-955-4383 or by email at information@hcava.org.

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Retreat House Closing Till Further Notice

March 16, 2020 by James

In Response to the Corona Virus, to safeguard your health and that of the monastic community, we will close the Retreat House Friday, 20 March, 2020. If you already made a reservation, Carol Hensley has telephoned you or will be telephoning you. You may request to have your deposit returned or we can retain your […]

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Spiritual Direction Institute, Charlottesville

January 28, 2020 by James

In years past, we’ve posted information about the Spiritual Direction Institute. As we do so again this year, let me remind our readers that this is also a good resource for those looking for a spiritual director. But let me present the announcement I have from SDI: Have you been searching for a way to […]

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Retreat House Availability, 3 to 7 February

January 28, 2020 by James

Due to a group cancellation we now have 12 more rooms available Monday afternoon through Friday morning, 3 to 7 February. To make a reservation, please call Carol Hensley, Monday through Friday at 540-955-4383 or email her at information@hcava.org.

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Prayer is relationship

January 10, 2020 by James

10 January, Friday after Epiphany: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16     A couple of days ago, in Mark’s Gospel, we heard that Jesus had withdrawn to pray; today, in Luke’s Gospel we’re told that he’d withdraw to deserted places to pray.     As we digest the richness of this Christmas season, let’s not reduce that […]

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New Year’s Day Liturgy: Mary Mother of God

December 16, 2019 by James

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 9:45 AM          Office of Terce 10:00 AM         New Year’s day Mass celebrating Mary Mother of God PLEASE NOTE: The Gift Shop will be closed on New Year’s Day

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Fr. James’ Homily for the Seventh Sunday, Year C

February 25, 2019 by James

Readings: 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 Today Jesus challenges each and every one of us to love our enemies. I have met people who believed they loved everyone but I’ve never met anyone who didn’t have difficulties loving his or her enemy. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be so. […]

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Saturday, 26 January: Feast of the Founders of Citeaux

January 22, 2019 by James

Saturday is the Feast of the Founders of Citeaux, Saints Robert, Alberic and Stephan. It is a non work day for the monks and the community Mass is celebrated at 10:00 AM, Abbot Joseph presiding and preaching.

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Fr. James’ Homily for the Second Sunday, Year C

January 22, 2019 by James

Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 We’ve been listening to these readings for decades: recall that water fills John’s Gospel. From John’s baptism, in the first chapter, to today’s Gospel in the next; from the end of Chapter Three when Jesus and John are both baptizing, on to Jesus at Jacob’s well in […]

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Many, many thanks to Holy Cross Abbey and all the monks for being a beacon of light and hope in our world. I am so very, very grateful for being able to come for yearly retreats. That time with God nourishes me throughout the year, always.

-Dawn Peck, Lexington, VA


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