On this first Sunday after Easter, when the Church lingers in the quiet radiance of the Resurrection—often called Divine Mercy Sunday—we at Our Lady of Silence Abbey find ourselves standing in a particular kind of light: not the brilliance of proclamation, but the gentle, enduring glow that follows. More >

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he Octave of Easter invites us to remain in the light of the Resurrection a little longer—to resist the quiet pull back into ordinary time and instead dwell in the astonishment of what has happened. More >

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The Octave of Easter stands at the very heart of the Church’s liturgical year as an extended, intensified celebration of the Resurrection. More >

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On Easter Sunday, 2026, we find ourselves at the threshold of the empty tomb—an ancient symbol, yet ever new. More >

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As the sun sets on Holy Saturday, we step into a night like no other. More >

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS FROM A CISTERCIAN PERSPECTIVE Introduction In the Cistercian tradition, the spiritual life is not built on outward display, but on interior transformation—a slow, hidden work of grace. More >

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Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) 2026 from the Monastery of Our Lady of Silence There is always something unsettling about this day. More >

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Gospel Reflection – Fifth Sunday of Lent 2026 -Our Lady of Silence Abbey In the cloister, where time is marked not by urgency but by the rhythm of prayer, this Gospel settles heavily upon the heart. More >

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