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.

Readings: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 It’s quite possible that we’ve all shared the experience of the disciples. I mean, I can be so focused on how my expectations should unfold that I can’t believe the unforeseen blessing right there in front of me. It doesn’t have to be anything as big […]

Readings: Acts of the Apostles 10:34, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Back in 2007, a documentary titled The Lost Tomb of Jesus presented archeological evidence in support of a claim to have discovered the real tomb of Jesus containing his mortal remains, and thus casting serious doubt on his physical resurrection as well as the […]

Readings: Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, fr. James presiding and preaching.