Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO 4th Thursday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 2: 1-4, 10-12; Mark 6: 7-13 In today’s first reading, we heard David’s great legacy to his son Solomon. “Take courage and be a man. Keep the mandate of the Lord, your God, following his ways and observing his... read more →
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Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Feast of the Presentation of the Lord That scene in today’s Gospel, when the old man took the infant in his withered arms, is one of the most picturesque and striking stories found only in St Luke. Simeon’s whole life appears, in its later years, to... read more →
Jan
31
ABBEY NEWS Abbatial Absence Tomorrow morning Abbot Gerard will leave for the U. S. Regional Meeting of Superiors. He will be accompanied by the community's elected Delegate, Fr. Stephen. They will be setting out for our mother house, Gethsemani, where the meeting will be held. There are twelve Regions of... read more →
Jan
31
Fr. Gerard D'Souza, OCSO 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time What is love? In 2012, this was the most searched phrase on Google. Imagine the almost infinite amount of information on the web and yet this was what everyone wanted to know – what is love? It shows you what really... read more →
Jan
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Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO 3rd Friday of Ordinary Time 2 Samuel 1: 1-4a, 5-10, 13-17; Mark 4: 26-34 Everyone knows the story of David and Bathsheba. In a society that is inundated with sex, we tend to overlook the horror of this epic story. When David was consumed with lust,... read more →
Jan
28
Fr. John Denburger, OCSO 3rd Thursday of Ordinary Time 2 Samuel 7: 18 – 19, 24 – 29; Ps 132; Mark 4: 21 - 25 David’s plan to build a temple for the Lord, at first met with Nathan’s approval and surely with that of David’s people. However, the Lord... read more →
Jan
27
Fr. Stephen Muller, OCSO 3rd Wednesday of Ordinary Time 2Sam 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20 Human nature is a mix of bad tendencies and good tendencies. Which is predominant? Are we inherently evil, or inherently upright? Through the ages, men have posited various opinions and theories on both sides. As Catholics, we... read more →
Jan
26
Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO 3rd Tuesday In Ordinary Time Solemnity of our Cistercians Founders, Sts. Robert, Alberic and Stephen There is a saying: “Do not follow in the footsteps of the wise—seek what they sought.” Only those who have deeply assimilated a tradition and made it their own, can move... read more →
Jan
24
ABBEY NEWS January 24, 2016 Nearly Unanimous After several discussions over many months we finally voted in favor of moving ahead with the renovation of the reception room and store. With only one negative vote and one... read more →
Jan
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Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO 2nd Thursday of Ordinary Time Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23: 35-45 God’s love is everlasting. We should never doubt that we are the objects of Our Father’s love. When Jesus ascended into heaven with His nail scarred... read more →