How we live

The monks, who take a vow of stability, which means that we will be at our monastery until we die, all have various duties which contribute to the maintenance of the 130 acre facility. However, the main purpose of our lives is to pray.

Our daily functions

The monastic day begins with daily 4:45 AM rising and 5:30 morning prayer in the abbey church. That is followed by a sung prayer service at 7:00 AM. Breakfast is eaten in silence while the other two meals are accompanied by reading from Sacred Scripture and other edifying literature. Evening prayer daily at 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM. The high point of the day is the sacred liturgy (Mass) at 10:30 AM. Mass and all the other prayer services are open to the public.