Readings: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; I Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45 I suspect we’ve all experienced having dental x-ray images taken and being draped with that heavy apron that shields the rest of our body from exposure to harmful radiation. And, as we know, the person operating the x-ray machine typically steps out of the room and […]

Readings: Joel 2:12-18; II Corinthians 5:20-6:2; Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18. Mass with the blessing of ashes will be celebrated at 7:00 AM; Abbot Robert Barnes will preside.

Readings: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; I Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45. The Community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Joseph Wittstock presiding and preaching. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will follow Vespers (5:30PM)

Readings: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; I Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; M<ark 6:53-56 Today’s Gospel narrates a series of healings that inaugurates Jesus’ ministry. I’ve often heard this text described as a demonstration of Jesus’ power over disease and demons revealing who he is, a persuasive announcement of the Kingdom of God. If this is a persuasive revelation […]

Readings: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; I Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 6:53-56. The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will follow Vespers (5:30 PM).

You must withdraw mentally, rather than physically, in your intention, in your devotion, in your spirit. Christ the Lord is a spirit and he demands solitude of the spirit more than of the body–though physical withdrawal can be a benefit when the opportunity offers itself, especially in time of prayer. To do this, follow the […]

Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 This Feast, forty days after Christmas, celebrates the public recognition of the Infant Messiah’s entrance to the Temple, his Father’s House; the Blessings of Candles and procession will replace the usual Entrance Rite of the Mass, celebrated at 7:00 AM. Abbot Robert Barnes will preside; there is no homily […]

Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; I Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark1:21-28   It is the First Sunday of the month and Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 4:00 PM and conclude with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament after Vespers (5:30 PM).

Readings: Genesis 12:1-4; Acts 4:32-35; Mark 10:17-30 The call of Abraham described in our first reading resonates in a very special way with many monks who, in various ways and degrees, also perceived a call to leave their land, relatives and their father’s house to a land that God would show them. And although for many this has […]

 Readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; I Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Repent and believe in the Gospel…The world in its present form is passing away. The fact is, these words have always been at the very heart of the Gospel, at the very core of Christian life. We really don’t have here a lasting city. The time is […]