Not one who has begun, but one who shall persevere unto the end, they shall be saved. There are many who begin, few who persevere. Perseverance is the singular daughter of the high king, the goal of virtues and their consummation, repository of all good, a virtue without which no one shall see God, nor shall one […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
I am now able to see what I must seek for and receive before I may hope to attain to a higher and holier state. I do not wish to be suddenly on the heights, my desire is to advance by degrees. The impudence of the sinner displeases God as much as the modesty of […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.O you whom no one truly seeks and does not find,come within usthat we may go to you and live in you,for surely this comes not from the personwilling, nor from the person running,but from you who have mercy!Inspire us first that we may believe!Strengthen […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. I love you, O Lord, my strength; through you every hostile power yields to me, worm that I am, and the guile of the ancient Serpent is laughed to scorn by the angels you send to minister to us, so that his desire to hurt is […]
GIFT SHOP CLOSED THIS THURSDAY
Please be advised that the Gift Shop will be closed on Thursday, July 4, (Independence Day) and will reopen again on Friday, July 5.
Words of Monastic Wisdom
“My king and my God – God, love and joy – my soul and my heart are jubilant to you. My heart desires to greet, praise, magnify, and bless you, life of my soul, my God – God living and true, fountain of sempiternal light … And with what will I reward you, my Lord, for […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
Only, 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 […]
Visting Our Monastery
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 will not be offering the chalice to our guests at communion—we thank you for your understanding. Given the unpredictable nature of this Covid pandemic, these arrangements will […]
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
HOLY THURSDAY: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 4.30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY: Good Friday Service 4.30 p.m. EASTER VIGIL: Saturday night at 8.30 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY: Easter Sunday Mass at 10.00 a.m.
A Prayer for Lent
O God, love, who have created me, recreate me in your love. O love, who have redeemed me, whatever I have neglected of your love, amend for yourself and redeem in me. O God, love, who with the blood of your Christ have ransomed me for yourself, sanctify me in your truth. O God, love, […]