Wreathe the Door of Thy Heart
December 26 Saint Stephen the Protomartyr The painting is by Blessed Fra Angelico (1400-1455). Blessed Fra Angelico’s paintings are theological; they are a holy preaching...
The grace of the mystery is not past
Mother Mectilde de Bar (1614-1698) gave this Chapter conference on 17 December 1671. I share it for those who may be looking for a text...
And straight I called unto mind that it was Christmas day
The Burning Babe By Saint Robert Southwell, SJ As I in hoary winter’s night stood shivering in the snow, Surpris’d I was with sudden heat...
One must burn with love
In her conference for the Vigil of Christmas 1694, Mother Mectilde de Bar emphasizes that the Incarnation is God’s gratuitous expression of love for each...
Pax vera descendit
This day is the true peace come down unto us from heaven. * This day throughout the whole world the skies drop down sweetness. V....
Christmass at Silverstream Priory
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For All of Us There Exists a Path to Bethlehem
The homilies of Pope Benedict XVI cannot be consigned to some dark archive. They remain unforgettable. Pope Benedict XVI preached simply and with serenity. His...
Of the Appointment of the Abbot (III)
22 Dec. Let him keep his own frailty ever before his eyes, and remember that the bruised reed must not be broken. And by this...
Of the Appointment of the Abbot (LXIV:2)
21 Apr. 21 Aug. 21 Dec. Let him that hath been appointed Abbot always bear in mind what a burden he hath received, and to...
The much- longed-for virgin
You have heard that you are to conceive and bring forth a Son, and that it will not be through the power of man, but...
Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion (LVIII:2))
12 Apr. 12 Aug. 12 Dec. Let him who is to be received make before all, in the Oratory, a promise of stability, conversion of...
Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion (LVIII:1)
CHAPTER LVIII. Of the Discipline of receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. To him that newly cometh to change his life,...
Of the Brethren who go not very far off
CHAPTER LI. Of the Brethren who go not very far off 2 Apr. 2 Aug. 2 Dec. Let not the brother who is sent out...
Of those who offend in any other matters (XLVI)
CHAPTER XLVI. Of those who offend in any other matters 26 Mar. 26 July. 25 Nov. If any one, while at work in the kitchen...
Of those who are excommunicated, how they are to make satisfaction ( XLIV)
Of those who are excommunicated, how they are to make satisfaction 24 Mar. 24 July. 23 Nov. Let him, who for graver offences is excommunicated...
Incline not my heart to evil words
Our Oblate Marco Gregory da Vinha, well know for his profound and well–crafted essays at Inclina aurem cordis tui, has written a compelling piece on...
At what Hours the Brethren are to take their Meals (XLI)
CHAPTER XLI. At what Hours the Brethren are to take their Meals 20 Mar. 20 July. 19 Nov. From Holy Easter until Pentecost let the...
Of the Measure of Drink (XL)
CHAPTER XL. Of the Measure of Drink 19 Mar. 19 July. 18 Nov. Every one hath his proper gift from God, one after this manner,...
Of the Weekly Servers in the Kitchen (XXXV:2)
14 Mar. 14 July. 13 Nov. Let the weekly servers take each a cup of drink and a piece of bread over and above the...
Of the Weekly Servers in the Kitchen (XXXV:I)
CHAPTER XXXV. Of the Weekly Servers in the Kitchen 13 Mar. 13 July. 12 Nov. Let the brethren wait on one another in turn, so...