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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]