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 >
First Profession of Br Oisìn
A great blessing this week! Our Br Oisín made his First Profession on the Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. More >
Reflection for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle A
A Monastic Reflection for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the silence of our monastery, today’s Gospel invites the heart away from fear and into trust. More >
Reflection – 11th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle A
Reflection on the Lord’s Call for Labourers in the Harvest
Drawing on the Characteristics of Thomas Merton’s Writing
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The image of the harvest has always occupied a special place in the monastic tradition. More >