There will be a change in the hour of the Sunday Mass beginning 5 March, 2017, the First Sunday of Lent. We will begin celebrating Mass at 10:00 AM, rather than 11:00 AM on 5 March. We hope to improve some practical arrangements in monastic housekeeping, respecting our limited personnel. One advantage for our visitors with […]
Father Robert’s Funeral-some photos
Over 150 people attended the celebration of the burial of Father Robert Barnes last Saturday at Our Lady of the Holy Cross…here are some pictures of the day along with our favorite portrait of Father Robert.
Fr. Robert Barnes, January 5, 1942-January 30, 2017
On January 5, 1942, Robert T. Barnes was born to Mary Evoy Barnes and her husband, Robert Barnes, Sr., of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Robert grew up at their home on Lindale Avenue, Baltimore, with his younger brother Jon, and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Parish. Robert went to public school and attended “release time” for Catholic Instruction […]
Schedule for the Funeral of the Right Reverend Robert Barnes
FRIDAY, 3 February, the Optional Memorial of St. Blaise and blessing of throats. Throats will be blessed after Mass. Because of the Church Renovation, Saturday’s Funeral Services will be celebrated in the Refectory; volunteers and monks will help direct you there. All other celebrations (Vigils, Lauds and Vespers) will be celebrated in the Chapter […]
Father Robert Barnes, RIP
Our blessed Robert passed on to the Lord last night around 9pm quietly and peacefully. Thanks to all for their prayers. Details on funeral arrangements will be posted on our web site sometime soon.
Fr. James’ Homily for the Fourth Sunday, Year A, 29 January, 2017
Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes describe a compelling beauty but a very fragile beauty. Doesn’t each beatitude begin with our fragility, our vulnerability? Have you ever noticed that Jesus is addressing his disciples who have gathered around him? Yes, he saw the crowds but he speaks to his disciples […]
Fr. Joseph’s Homily for the Second Sunday, Year A, 15 January, 2017
Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 Have you ever wondered if God is a narcissist? This may sound blasphemous and yet it’s worth considering in the light of the numerous scriptural texts that speak of God’s jealousy guarding his divine prerogatives and demanding full credit for virtually everything. So much of God’s […]
Update on Fr. Robert’s Condition
Thank you to everyone who had shown concern and offered prayers for Fr. Robert’s health. Carol Hensley and members of the community are very aware of the number of people who would like to visit Fr. Robert. Certainly, his attention and care has meant a lot to many friends of the Abbey and each of […]
Getting closer!
Looks like the new floor will go in this week… Trusses and windows are in… if you look closely at the photo on the left you can see the new ‘monk’s chapel’ at the far end of the church. This monks only special small prayer space is new to the Holy Cross Abbey chapel… still […]
Q&A on Saving Grace, Saving Place
While we’re waiting for the Academy Award people to call, I thought it might be helpful to provide some answers here on our web site to some of the questions we’re receiving about the PBS documentary about the abbey, Saving Grace, Saving Place that was recently released: How has the film been received so far? […]