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Homily – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – 15th August

Today the Church is filled with joy. On this great Solemnity of the Assumption, we contemplate Mary taken body and soul into the glory of heaven, and we celebrate what God has accomplished in her. More >

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 >