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Some words by Merton on the Cistercian Vocation

The following is a short quote from a vocational booklet written by Thomas Merton: “Sometimes a man is led to the monastic life by a deep, persistent and long-standing attraction, with a gradually dawning inner conviction that this is what he should do. More >

Feast of the dedication of the Abbey Church, 9th August

Throughout the Church’s year we unite with the entire Body of Christ to celebrate the feasts of saints and holy days. More >

Reflection on Vocation: To be seekers of Truth

After the Second World War, when young men and women came face to face with the powers of good and evil in this world, there was an unprecedented surge in monastic vocations. More >

First Friday Adoration

First Friday Adoration The monks of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey invite you to join us in praying silently for vocations to the priesthood and religious life before the Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of every month. More >

Cistercian Vocation Weekend for Men

“Come and See” John 1:39 Seeking God in Prayer and Community Mount Saint Joseph Abbey are hosting a Monastic Experience Weekend from Friday 19th – Sunday 21st October 2018. More >

Merton Monday

Merton Monday “The purpose of… solitude is to place the soul in a state of silence and receptivity that will open its spiritual depths to the action of the Holy Spirit who makes known the mysteries of the Kingdom of God and teaches us the unsearchable riches of the love and the wisdom of Christ.” More >

The feeding of the five thousand, and our daily life of miracles

Today’s Gospel reading (which is included at the end of this reflection) is the feeding of the five thousand according to St John. More >

Youth 2000 Announcement

The Monastic Community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey was disappointed to learn yesterday from the Youth 2000 Leadership Team that they were cancelling this years Summer Festival in Cistercian College. More >

Listening to the voice of the Shepherd

In today’s Gospel we see Jesus as the compassionate Shepherd tending to the multitude instead of to His own needs and those of His disciples. More >

Dispelling the terrors of night – Our inheritance as joyful Children of God

The night can play tricks on us. Have you ever noticed that a view we know well by day can become restless, worrying, the cause of anxiety when darkness falls? More >

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