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Dear Friends,
Peace and many greetings in the Lord!
The weather is still pleasant here, but soon the inevitable colder weather will arrive. We pray the winter weather will include more rain (though no flooding!), or snow as well.
Each year at this time we appeal to our friends for help in purchase of propane during the winter months. We use the propane fo...
Scripture Readings: Book of Wisdom 6:12-16; Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians 4:13-17; Gospel According to Saint Matthew 25: 1 –13
The wedding customs being described in the Gospel today may strike us as very different from what we are used to, even strange. The familiar enough point of the parable, though, is “be prepared,” a frequent Gospel theme, hopefu...
For those coming here on private retreat, arrival days are Tuesdays and Fridays.
Check in begins at 2:00 pm.
First meal available on arrival day is Supper at 6:20 pm.
Thank you for your understanding.
Abbot Christian and the monks
Today we commemorate all the faithful departed, those who have gone before us, who are awaiting the full light of glory of God’s presence, in what might be called the “final lap” between death and eternal happiness in heaven.
Scripture reminds us that our bonds with those who have died is rooted in God. Death’s sting and apparent victory, Scripture and Tradition teache...
Many parts of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado experienced historic rainfall and flooding recently. Serious damage of property occurred in the two States. We were certainly grateful for the rain in our canyon, and thankful that no noticeable damage occurred here.
However, the Chama River that flows through our property overflowed its banks, as evident in today...