After six months of construction, the monks of the Abbey celebrated First Vespers on the evening of Saturday, April 29th, in their newly-renovated chapel. The next day, the congregation joined the monks for the first mass. The gasps were audible as our guests arrived through the doors to see the new worship space. Comments ranged […]
It’s the Perfect Time to Visit
There’s never been a better time to visit your monastery! The renovation of several rooms in the Retreat House has been completed, our gift shop is back and better than ever, and our freshly-restored church is barely recognizable! Why not book a retreat, visit the gift shop, or come for mass or the Divine Office? […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A, 7 May, 2017
Readings Acts 2:14, 36-41; 1 Peter 2:20-23; John 10:1-10 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Abbot Joseph Wittstock presiding and preaching. It is the First Sunday of the Month and Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 4:00 PM. The refinished pews for our guests were returned to their place last Wednesday morning so we are […]
New Church Photos
Well, the long wait is over and here are some photos of the renovated church ready for our first mass on April 30th. Come visit us! You won’t believe your eyes…those with heart conditions make sure you take your pill before entering the church–you will gasp, I promise.
A Word From The Cistercian Fathers For May
When the time comes when Jesus is no longer poor or hungry or thirsty or able to be tempted, then Mary alone–that is, spiritual activity–will occupy the whole of the house–that is, our soul. Saint Benedict saw this, or rather the Holy Spirit in Saint Benedict. That is why he did not say and decree […]
Fr. James’ Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year A
Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-13; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 Today’s Gospel is one of the fundamental texts of the Church’s experience of God, as valid today as when it was first penned and heard roughly two-thousand years ago. This year I’m struck by the amount of information Cleopas and his friend know about Jesus. But […]
The Third Sunday of Easter, Year A, 30 April, 2017
Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching. Yes, we are celebrating in renovated church rather than the Chapter Room. However, the pews for our guests are unfortunately not yet ready to be moved in, so using […]
The Church
The first mass in the newly renovated church will be Sunday April 30th, 10am.
Making Summer Plans?
If it seems a little early to mention summer, just reflect that we’re over half way through April already, Spring Break is over and Holy Week is well behind us. Next on the horizon will be the kids’ final exams–and their summer vacation. So you may want to start thinking about that summer retreat. At this […]
A Word From The Cistercian Fathers For The Easter Octave
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 keep […]