Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM in the Chapter Room, Abbot Joseph Wittstock presiding and preaching.

After the past couple of winters, I was surprised that the weather cooperated and the heavy snow went south of Clarke County.  Last Friday there was only a light dusting of snow, as innocuous as confectionary sugar on a pastry; so on Saturday, anyone in Berryville who wanted to, had no problem arriving at the Barns […]

The wait is over–our new–mobile friendly–website is up and running.  Same great news and information in an easier to read format.  Enjoy and let us know how you like it.

Here’s a photo of the open–as in open to the outside–window and the new replacement window standing next to it.  Our workers are making great progress in the church renovation as you can see.  If you look past the gentleman on the left you will see what the new windows will look like installed.  They are […]

Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Does today’s Gospel subvert Biblical norms? Wise men who aren’t Jews seek the newborn King of the Jews; the actual king kills infants rather than protect them. What is Matthew trying to tell us? We call these wise men “kings”, though that’s not part of the Gospel. […]

We have had a lot of folks inquiring about our Monastic Immersion Weekend, May 19-21 and quite a few who have registered,  so the spots are being filled rather quickly.  If you have any interest in joining us remember there are only 15 rooms available so you should hurry.  This includes  those who have inquired […]

We read of three appearances of the Lord all on the same day, but not at the same time. The second is surely wonderful, the third is wonderful, but the first, still more wonderful, is to be admired. The changing of the waters was wonderful, the simultaneous testimonies of John, of dove, and of the […]

There’s a VERY good chance our new web site will launch NEXT WEEK!  Which means, of course, you should be checking it every ten minutes or so to make sure you don’t miss the unveiling…ok, that’s a little much.  But you are going to want to keep checking for this very much improved–and mobile phone […]

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 This year, with Christmas and 1 January falling on a Sunday, we have the shortest Christmastide possible. The Baptism of the Lord is usually the last Sunday of the Christmas Season but this year it is translated to a Monday. The next day is Tuesday of the […]

Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching.