Be grateful for God’s grace; and as you have been transformed into a new creation by Easter’s healing action, so walk always in newness of life. You have been given a share in Christ through the fellowship of faith, by participation in his Sacrament, by communion in the Holy Spirit. Strive not only to keep […]
A Word from the Cistercian Fathers for April
Fr. James’ Homily for the Solemnity of the Annunciation
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 I’d draw your attention to a detail in today’s Gospel which I think is important: we’re told that the Angel Gabriel appeared to a virgin betrothed to a man. The context of this episode is courtship and marriage. No matter how different the customs and conventions of […]
Two Kittens Waiting To Be Adopted
Two kittens, one grey and white, one ginger, both females, are still with us. They’re a little on the timid side but lively, playful and, in the long run, friendly. If you’re interested, please contact us through the comment box for this post.
Monday, 9 April, The Solemnity of the Annunciation (observed)
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching. Because the date of the Solemnity (25 March) fell on Palm Sunday, its celebration has been “translated” to the day after the Easter Octave. It is a non-work day for the monastic community […]
8 April, 2018: The Second Sunday of Easter, “Divine Mercy” or “Low” Sunday
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. Vincent Collins presiding and preaching.
Fr. James’ Homily for Easter Sunday
Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Why are those closest to Jesus so disoriented on the morning of the resurrection? Hadn’t Jesus foretold his rising from the dead? It’s as if they don’t remember what Jesus said. Isn’t memory tricky? Anyone over sixty knows that! And the older I grow, I’m more interested […]
Feline Update
There are only four kittens left, waiting for adoption. They are very friendly, lively and entertaining, suited to either apartment, house, barn or farm. Their mother is a great mouse catcher with no interest in birds. Anyone who is interested, please contact the Abbey through the comment box.
Easter Schedule
Saturday, 31 March, 8:30 PM: The Paschal Vigil. The Vigils begins in the cloister with blessing of the Paschal Fire and Paschal Candle; we process to church for the Liturgy of the Word with the Vigil Readings, Renewal of Baptismal Vows and Eucharist. Sunday, 1 April, 10:00 AM: The Easter Day Mass Sunday 1 April, […]
Schedule for the Sacred Triduum, Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday
NB: the daily monastic schedule remains the same with these exceptions: Thursday, 29 March, Holy Thursday: 4:30 PM–Mass of the Lord’s Supper with the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, 30 March, Good Friday: 11:00 AM–Good Friday Psalter Friday, 30 March, Good Friday: 4:30 PM–Good Friday Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death, with the […]