PLEAS NOTE: Holy Mass on March 25, (the Solemnity of the Annunciation) will be at 7.30 a.m., after the Morning Office of Lauds. Also, in view of the Solemnity, THE GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY MARCH 25
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
O happy the humility of those who repent; O blessed the hope of those who confess. How mighty you are with the Almighty; how easily you conquer the unconquerable; how quickly you turn the dreadful judge into a devoted father. We have heard today to our great edification of the prodigal son’s sorrowful journey, tearful […]
Wishing all a Blessed and peace-filled New Year.
As we begin another year and enter back into “Ordinary Time” we are happy that our Monastery Chapel remains open to the general public. However, please be aware that in the interests of protecting the health of our elderly and vulnerable monks, we are maintaining some degree of social distancing, and the monks will continue […]
Fr. James’ Reflection for Thursday, February 9
Thursday of the 5th WK of the Year: Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30 This Syrophoenician woman, a pagan, refuses to be sidelined by Jesus. Being as insightful and patient as she is courageous and desperate, she meets Jesus on his own ground, his own logic and opens his eyes to a broader mission than just […]
Monastery Reopens to the Public
We are happy to announce that the Chapel is once again open to the public. However, please be aware that the monastic community recently experienced an outbreak of Covid in which most of the monks were sick. Although we have recovered, it is well to remember that entering the chapel does place you at some […]
Solemnity of Our Cistercian Founders
Every year on January 26, we celebrate the Feast Day of our Holy Cistercian Founders—Saints Robert, Alberic, Stephen, and their companions. For the monastic community, this is what we call a “Holy Day” and one in which the daily schedule resembles a Sunday. Accordingly, Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10.00 a.m. (preceded by Terce […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
The Only-begotten of God, the Sun of justice, like a huge and brilliant candle has enkindled and enlightened the prison of this world – so that everyone willing to be enlightened can come near him and be united to him so that nothing may come between them and him. Our sins are barriers between us […]
Fr. James’ Reflection for Saint Stephen’s Day
Monday, 26 December: Acts 6:8-10; 7: 54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
Abbot Joseph’s Homily for Christmas
In his book Chance or Purpose: Creation, Evolution, and a Rational Faith, Cardinal Schönborn reminds us of the apparent insignificance of humanity living precariously on this tiny planet that seems lost in the sheer immensity of a universe made up of billions of galaxies that seem to stretch into infinity. As people of faith who […]
Fruitcakes Sold Out & Christmas Mass Time
As we suspected, our fruitcakes in the Gift Shop are now ALL SOLD OUT. We apologize for those who may not be able to purchase a fruitcake this year. Please remember that our cakes are still available online at monasteryfruitcake.org—at least as of 12/21/22. Christmas Eve Vigils & Mass Saturday evening at 8.30 p.m. and […]