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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 From #OLS The image of the harvest has always occupied a special place in the monastic tradition. More >

Reflection – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Our Lady of Silence Abbey Today the Church rejoices in the gift that stands at the heart of her life: the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. More >

Ascension Sunday Reflection – Cycle A

The mystery of the Ascension can sometimes be approached too quickly, as though it were merely a departure scene, a final movement before the Church turns to other things. More >

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