Readings: Joshua 14:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32; John 6:6–69 I find in today’s Gospel the most challenging verses of St. John’s Sixth Chapter. Doesn’t the general response to Jesus have a contemporary ring? This saying is hard; who can accept it? Today some people attribute very little that is challenging to Jesus himself. Too […]

Readings: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 The Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name. These are the words of Mary’s Magnificat, her song of praise that we pray every day at Vespers. How fitting that these words are the Gospel today for the Church’s celebration of Mary’s […]

Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32; John 6:60-69 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. James Orthmann presiding and preaching.

There are two rooms still available for the men’s Monastic Immersion Weekend in September (11-13)…if interested send email to companions@virginiatrappists.org…also remember one of our alumni has provided a scholarship for one person who might not have the $300 we ask for the weekend. Do apply if you are interested…

Readings: Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Vincent Collins presiding and preaching. As usual, Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will follow Vespers (5:30 PM).

Readings: Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Abbot Robert presiding and preaching.

Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Joseph Wittstock presiding and preaching. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament follows Vespers (5:30 PM); all are welcome to join us.

Readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-23; Ephesians 4:17, 20-14; John 6: 24-35 Last Sunday we began chapter six of St. John’s Gospel. Those who like to reflect on the Mass Readings beforehand may have noticed that a switch has just taken place in the readings. This year we are listening to Mark’s Gospel. But in these next […]

After starts and stops, delays and complications, fruit cake baking was resumed last week. Finding merchants who could supply all the ingredients needed was the main tie-up. Abbot Robert and Bakery Manager, Jerry Reid, began with two small experimental batches to get used to the new oven. On their first attempt, the oven wouldn’t work. It turned out that […]

At that time, there were many who welcomed Jesus in the flesh and ate and drank with him; but because they did not welcome him in spirit, they remained in their misery. The blessed Mary herself, whose glorious assumption we are celebrating, was beyond doubt blessed because she welcomed the Son of God in body; […]