In principio erat Verbum
The Wood of Crèche and of Cross This is an extraordinary painting of the Nativity, principally because of the crucifix on the rustic shelf inside...
O Thou, Innocent Lamb of God
Over the centuries, souls have been drawn irresistibly to the mystery of the Infant Christ. Among these was the great Pierre Cardinal de Bérulle, the...
Thy glory so hidden, and Thy love so despised
Among the mectildian-benedictine practices that our monastery has come to cherish is that of the Amende honorable (Act of Honourable Amendment): a prayer of adoration...
Transeamus Usque Bethleem
Monastery of Decani, Fresco of the Nativity of Our Lord MIDNIGHT MASS SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI...
Drinking to the Love of Saint John
There are several forms for the traditional blessing of wine on the feast of Saint John the Evangelist. Father Weller’s Roman Ritual in three volumes...
