It may be important for some of our visitors to be informed that the air-conditioning system for the Abbey church crashed yesterday afternoon. As is the norm for such inconveniences, this is a holiday weekend and we don’t expect repairs by 11:00 AM for Mass this morning or for Eucharistic Adoration at 4:00 PM! If […]
Sunday, 1 September, 22nd Sunday, Year C
The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Vincent Collins presiding and preaching.
Eucharistic Adoration: Sunday, 1 September
This Sunday is the First Sunday of the month and the community at Holy Cross Abbey will be observing monthly Eucharistic Adoration from 4:00 PM until after Vespers (about 6:05 PM). All are invited and are welcome to join us.
Homily for the 21st Sunday, Year C
Readings: Isaiah 16:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30 You probably don’t need me to tell you that Jesus’ response to the question, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” is no answer at all. Jesus isn’t being evasive. This is, rather, a dynamic we often find in John’s Gospel, as well as a few […]
What happened to the Posts?
You’ve probably noticed that the posts have not appeared as frequently (an understatement!) as in the past. Since the end of July I’ve been involved in the complexities of finding a retirement community for my brother to settle in. He’ll be moving down from New York to Virginia so we can be closer as we […]
Twenty-first Sunday, YR C, 25 August, 2013
The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching.
18 August, 2013, Twentieth Sunday, Year C
The community Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fr. Vincent Collins presiding and preaching.
God’s Presence at HCA
Sometimes I will stay home to sleep, then return to the monastery in time for Vigils at 3:30 am. Most people think I’m nuts for getting up at 2 am, but it is my favorite time of the night/day…not much going on. Even the coffee tastes better at that time. Some mornings God rewards me with something special. Occasionally […]
What’s Going on Up There?
In a new short paper we have produced for people on retreat in the Guest House which we call “What’s Going On Up There?” we give our guests a look inside the monastery and especially the Divine Office. The paper summarizes the monastic day, talks about how a monk spends his time and gives insight […]
Retreat House is waiting for you!
The Retreat House currently has good availability for September weekends and weekdays. Come see the beginning of the changing of the leaves in the Shenandoah Valley in Autumn. Carol is waiting to hear from you by telephone: 540-955-4383 or e-mail: information@hcava.org.