Sunday, 13 May, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord–and Mother’s Day–Abbot Joseph blessed the bells that have been presiding over our front lawn. As any visitor to the Abbey realizes, they have been there for several months and in use, but we were waiting for suitable weather for an outdoor ceremony–remember how cruel […]
Fr. James’ Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B
Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 You’ve probably noticed that during the Easter Season we soon abandon the Gospels narrating Jesus’ Resurrection to return to his controversial ministry which, you could say, precipitated his death. This really isn’t explained by the limited number of resurrection accounts or that the Easter Season, […]
A Word from the Cistercian Fathers for May
Faith, whether by word or sign, opens the eyes and ears of the heart. Those who believe are said to see and hear because faith is a light and a word. It is light, in accordance with what the Apostle says, God who told the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our […]
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, 6 May, 2018
Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching. It is the first Sunday of the Month and we will observe the monthly Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 4:00 PM and concluding with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament after Vespers […]
Summer Retreats at the Abbey
As the end of the school year looms closer on the horizon, whether you’re a student or a teacher, this is a prime time to plan for some silent retreat time at Holy Cross Abbey. If you’re neither a student nor a teacher, this still may be a good time for a break, perhaps as […]
A Final Feline Update
I’m sure someone will be interested in this news, but this post is primarily a big Thank You Note to all the people who have helped us. First of all, our thanks to the five generous households who took in all six kittens. No kitten had to go to a lonely home–either they had the […]
22 April, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B
Readings: Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Abbot Joseph Wittstock presiding and preaching.
Fr. James’ Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 Isn’t it a compelling detail that Jesus asks the disciples for something to eat? In the Gospels, he provides the bread or fish, or even the catch of fish when there seems to be nothing. Now, raised from the dead and glorified, he takes the part […]
One Kitten Left
We have one kitten still awaiting a new home. As it turned out for this litter so far, all were taken as companions to another cat. For all you hear about cats being independent and loners, they are very social critters and enjoy feline company. When they’ve been spayed, it simplifies the entire web of […]
Third Sunday of Easter, 15 April, 2018
Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching.