Abbot Robert was informed last evening, 27 April, after 11:00 PM that Br. Edward had died. Earlier that day, Abbot Robert had visited Br. Edward at Carroll Manor and administered the Anointing of the Infirm to prepare him for his final journey. Later today an obituary and, perhaps, details of the funeral and burial schedule will be posted here. […]
SAT, 2 MAY: Mass of the Resuurection for Br. Edward McLean
MEETING OF THE SUPERIORS AND VOCATION DIRECTORS, PART ONE Last week the Vocation Directors and the Superiors of our monasteries of the United States Region met to consider the current vocation crisis and what response our communities might make. Our nuns and monks convened at Holy Spirit Abbey, Conyers, Georgia, bringing together sixteen vocation directors and thirteen superiors. […]
Prayers for Br. Edward
This past week, Br. Edward was moved from Carroll Manor to Providence Hospital because of unexplained vomiting. With a very clear mind, Br. Edward declined further investigation and treatment for palliative care. He is back at Carroll Manor. Given his strength, there’s no predicting how he may do. But given the fact that he’s 94 […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B, 26 April, 2015
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John3:1-2; John 10:11-18 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Joseph Wittstock preaching and presiding.
Fr. James’ Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B, 19 April, 2015
Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 It’s quite possible that we’ve all shared the experience of the disciples. I mean, I can be so focused on how my expectations should unfold that I can’t believe the unforeseen blessing right there in front of me. It doesn’t have to be anything as big […]
Fr. Joseph’s Homily for Easter Sunday, 4 April, 2015
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 10:34, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Back in 2007, a documentary titled The Lost Tomb of Jesus presented archeological evidence in support of a claim to have discovered the real tomb of Jesus containing his mortal remains, and thus casting serious doubt on his physical resurrection as well as the […]
19 April, 2015, Third Sunday of Easter, Year B
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, fr. James presiding and preaching.
Vacancies available this weekend in the Retreat House
Spring has entered the Shenandoah Valley and sun is predicted for this weekend. The combination of this week’s rain, the time of year and the expected sunlight means that everything will be in its freshest splendor this weekend. If you are thinking about a break from your routine to refresh yourself spiritually, know that we […]
Abbot Robert’s Homily for the Easter Vigil
A Blessed Easter to each of you from all the brothers as we come together this evening to celebrate the joy of the resurrection of the Lord from the dead. He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you. With that testimony of the angel we begin the […]
Abbot Robert’s Homily for Holy Thursday
Readings: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 This is the Passover of the Lord. You heard that phrase proclaimed in the First Reading this evening. When God rescued the Israelite people from their slavery in Egypt, he declared that the angel of the Lord would pass over them, when he punished the Egyptians […]