Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 17:11b-19 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Vincent Collins presiding and preaching.

In this life, Martha and Mary should never be separated. When the time comes when Jesus is no longer poor or hungry or thirsty or able to be tempted, then Mary alone–that is, our spiritual activity–will occupy the whole of the house–that is our soul. Saint Benedict saw this, or rather the Holy Spirit in […]

Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Romans 8:14-23; John 14:1-6 It is fitting to mention as a preface for our readers, that Br. Edward’s family and friends appreciated the understated irony of Abbot Robert’s characterization of our deceased brother, who was an “original”. The delivery of this homily was punctuated by the congregation’s laughter. After the burial, Br. […]

If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, ask for what you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified…Abide in me as I abide in you. This Sunday the Church continues to unfold the grace of the paschal mystery for us. A new image appears […]

I am always struck when the Abbot talks about how lucky one of the  monks who has gone to God is to have done just that-gone to God. Father Robert always says this in his homily at the funeral of a monk.  For Brother Edward he told me when I saw him in the hall […]

If you have ever wanted to spend a full two days with the monks living their life, the Monastic Immersion Weekend is for you. For two full days you get to sit in choir, take conferences from the monks and follow the full schedule of the community. The Men’s retreat in September, is, however, almost full already… […]

All the rites listed below are celebrated in the Abbey Church. Our friends, neighbors, visitors and Br. Ed’s family are all invited to participate in the recitation of the Psalms between 10:10 AM and 1:55 PM; there will be a sign-up sheet just inside the church door. Friday, 1 May, 5:30 PM: Vespers of the […]

Abbot Robert was informed last evening, 27 April, after 11:00 PM that Br. Edward had died. Earlier that day, Abbot Robert had visited Br. Edward at Carroll Manor and administered the Anointing of the Infirm to prepare him for his final journey. Later today an obituary and, perhaps, details of the funeral and burial schedule will be posted here. […]

This past week, Br. Edward was moved from Carroll Manor to Providence Hospital because of unexplained vomiting. With a very clear mind, Br. Edward declined further investigation and treatment for palliative care. He is back at Carroll Manor. Given his strength, there’s no predicting how he may do. But given the fact that he’s 94 […]

Readings: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John3:1-2; John 10:11-18 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Joseph Wittstock preaching and presiding.