What St. Benedict calls the "Divine Office" or the "Work of God" is a basic component of our monastic common life. It is composed of hymns, psalms, readings and intercessions. We also celebrate our community Mass daily. The Mass, Vespers and Compline are sung daily. The other offices are recited with the exception of major feast days. Our schedule for Mass and Divine Office is:
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Weekdays |
Saturdays |
Sundays |
Summer Hours |
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5:20 |
Morning Prayer |
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5:50 |
Morning Prayer |
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6:20 |
Morning Prayer |
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7:30 |
Conventual Mass |
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8:00 |
Conventual Mass |
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8:30 |
Conventual Mass |
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9:00 |
Conventual Mass |
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12:05 |
Midday prayer |
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6:00 |
Vespers |
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7:45 |
Compline |
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| Compline is recited privately on Sundays and certain other days. | ||||
Our monks also commit themselves to interior prayer and sacred reading ("Lectio Divina") for two half hour periods each day.
Visitors are always welcome to participate in the Mass and Office. On Sundays we welcome visitors for coffee and conversation after Mass.