Advent means ‘coming’…the God who is to come.  The Latin word for Advent is ‘Adventus’ and the Greek word ‘Parousia’.  Building on the early Patristic Fathers, the Cistercians of the twelfth century spoke of ‘three comings’: the first, the birth of Jesus in history; the second the coming or birth of Christ in the human […]

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Surrendering in Freedom

We heard at First Vespers from Fr. Kilian McDonnell that “Jesus is the icon of our salvation” (Theological Studies, June 1995, p.223)).  He adds “what was fully realized in Christ

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Monastery Lentils

Monastery Lentils A popular Guest House recipe that is vegan, easy to make and packed with flavor.  Recipe calls for dry herbs – but use fresh for extra flavor. Serve

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Waiting for the Newborn Christ

This season of longing and waiting is coming to an end with the revelation of Christ in our midst.  Christ comes in all humanity so that we are not frightened

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