msjroscrea – Mount St Joseph Abbey

Homily for Dedication of the Abbey Church 9th August – First Reading: Ezekiel 43:1–2, 4–7a -Responsorial Psalm: 45:2-3.5-6.8-9 – Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4–9 – Gospel: John 4:19–24 –

Every year the Church gives us this beautiful feast, yet for us it is unlike any other. More >

Reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A

Before we seek to feed the world, we are first invited to discover the One who alone satisfies the deepest hunger of the human heart. More >

Gospel Reflection – 17th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle C –

The Scriptures today invite us to recognise that the greatest treasures are not those we possess, but those that quietly possess our hearts. More >

Gospel Reflection – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A

On this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel invites us into a mystery that is both comforting and unsettling. More >

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A –

For the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the liturgy reminds us that God’s will is not hidden in distant places or reserved for the few. More >

Saint Benedict: A Father and Teacher of the Cistercian Life

Saint Benedict: A Father and Teacher of the Cistercian Life Saint Benedict is not simply the founder of a monastic tradition; he is the father and teacher whose wisdom continues to shape the daily life of every Cistercian community. More >

14 Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A – Homily

There are some passages of the Gospel that almost everyone knows, even if they cannot immediately remember where they are found. More >

Our Lady in the Cistercian Tradition

Our Lady in the Cistercian Tradition A Study and Reflection Introduction The Cistercian Order has always been described as an Order of Our Lady. More >

Homily – Ss Peter & Paul

Every now and again, we encounter a question that stays with us long after the conversation has ended. More >

Homily – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A

Every now and again we hear a Gospel that makes us feel just a little uncomfortable. More >