Br. Stephen died peacefully this morning at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, 27 May, 2014. This past Sunday, Abbot Robert and Br. Joseph Vantu when to visit Br. Stephen at Carroll Manor to pray at his bedside; they were joined by Br. Barnabas who also resides at Carroll Manor. Br. Stephen was conscious and talkative that day. The community […]
Abbot Robert’s Homily For The Sixth Sunday Od Easter, 25 May, 2014
Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; I Peter 3: 15-18; John 14: 15-21 We are quickly approaching those two great feasts of the Lord’s Ascension into heaven and the Descent of the Holy Spirit, bringing the Easter Season to its conclusion. It can be beneficial for us to reflect beforehand on these feasts, as our Mass readings prepare […]
24 May, 2014, Lay Cistercians Reaffirm Their Commitment
The Lay Cistercians of Holy Cross Abbey are observing their annual retreat at the Abbey this weekend. On Saturday, after Midday Prayer, the professed members of the group gathered in the monastic choir to re-affirm their original promises. This is not a ceremony like the renewal of vows–the promise that each had made at profession is […]
The Sixth Sunday of Easter, 25 May, 2014
The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Abbot Robert Barnes presiding and preaching.
Prayers for Br. Stephen
Please keep Br. Stephen Maguire in your prayers. He has lapsed into pneumonia and is given all the care possible, but his body may be too weak to fight along with the antibiotics he’s receiving.
Homily For The Fifth Sunday Of Easter, 18 May, 2014
Readings: Acts 6:1-7; I Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 You know and I know that Jesus is the Way and that whoever has seen Jesus has seen the Father. Either we were raised on that belief or we were converted to that belief. But when was the last time I saw Jesus? That’s the tricky bit. […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A, 18 May, 2014
The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching.
Humility According to the Rule of St. Benedict, Part Eight
When we celebrated Holy Thursday, I believe that we reached the culmination of the meaning of humility in the life of the monk. The Rule’s teaching on humility reflects Gospel humility and that, of course, is best found in the example of Jesus Christ. The Holy Thursday’s liturgy crystalizes his humility in the Gospel and action […]
Available Vacancies in the Guest House
This is just a reminder that, even with callers after last Thursday’s post, there is still good availability for making a reservation in the Retreat House through the rest of the summer. Each single occupancy room is air-conditioned, as is the entire building, and each room has a great view: it’s a wonderful way to take […]
Prayers for Br. Stephen
Many guests at our Retreat House ask about Br. Stephen McGuire who was the beloved Guest Master for many years here. He has been at Carroll Manor on the Providence Hospital campus in Washington, DC where he’s been receiving round-the-clock care for several years now. Abbot Robert had visited our monks there just last week […]