This Wednesday, August 5, Bishop Michael Burbidge will be making his annual Pastoral Visit to our monastery. And thus, Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10.00 a.m., on Wednesday morning.
Greetings from Holy Cross Abbey
Our Monastery Chapel is, once again, open to the public for Daily Holy Mass and all the Divine Offices. The Gift Shop is open on the following days and times: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, from 2.15 until 4.15. On Saturdays the Gift Shop is also open from 10.00 – 12.00 Noon, and again from 2.15 […]
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
I said above that God is the reason for loving God. That is right, for he is the efficient and final cause of our love. He offers the opportunity, creates the affection, and consummates the desire. He makes, or rather is made himself lovable. He hopes to be so happily loved that he will not be […]
GIFT SHOP LATE OPENING
This Saturday, July 11th is the Solemnity of Saint Benedict—whose Holy Rule we strive to follow. Accordingly, Holy Mass will be at 10.00 a.m., and the Gift Shop will only open at around 11. a.m. this Saturday morning However, the Gift Shop will be open, as usual, on Saturday afternoon at the usual time.
Gift Shop: July 4th
Please note: The Gift Shop will be closed on Saturday, July 4, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. However, it will be open on both Friday (July 3) and Sunday (July 5) afternoons at the usual times.
A Word of Monastic Wisdom
Bless me, most loving Jesus, bless me and have mercy on me in the loving-kindness of your most gracious heart. That my soul may choose to know nothing apart from you and that, disciplined by your grace and instructed by the anointing, I may progress well, passionately, and powerfully in the school of your love. Almighty […]
Livestream Issues
As several of you have kindly informed us, we are (yet again) experiencing problems with our livestream and are trying to ascertain the nature of the problem. With the weekend upon us, this issue may not be resolved until sometime next week. We apologize for this recurring issue and appreciate your understanding.
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
In this wretched and toilsome life, it is essential that Martha be present in our house – that is to say, that our soul attend to physical activities. For as long as we have a need to eat and drink, we have a need to labor. As long as we are tempted by physical delights, […]
Gregorian Chant and Schola Retreat
Join us this Summer for a beautiful retreat in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley! Below is a sample of works that Dr. Hensley will be reviewing with us all:
A Word from Our Cistercian Fathers
I have found him whom my soul loves: I grasp him and will not let him go. I embrace you, my Jesus, and experience the joy of my love. I encompass you, the treasure of my heart, from whom I have all that is mine. May my mind feel, I beg you, the power of […]