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first and most basic act of hospitality is to provide Mass and the Divine
Office every day so that anyone who wishes may come and be present to
this offering of prayer and worship. As the work of stewardship finds
its fulfillment in the act of bringing the gifts of creation "to the altar"
to be blessed,
so the lifeof
grace radiates back out from the Eucharistic celebration into the world
on either side of the grille.
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the diverse works of the abbey - singing the Chant, practicing
labor-intensive crafts, caring for the land, keeping abreast
of changing technologies - all of this would never be possible
without the participation of our guests and the assistance of
many generous lay professionals. We acknowledge with profound
gratitude the self-gift of each
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who shares in our life and who in some unique way embodies the life
of Christ in our midst. Undertaken in this spirit, work is never
just about getting a job done or about economic support for the
community. Rather, working together on the land provides a context
for learning the laws of God through creation and for giving St.
Benedict's spiritual principles a practical application, for connecting
the body with the soul and one person with another. |
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men and women who desire to spend more time at the abbey sharing
in our work and prayer, guest accomodations are available on a limited basis. The
abbey has several simple farmhouse residences for this purpose.
We do not give formal retreats, |
but
invite our guests to participate in the aura of quiet and prayer
that characterizes the monastery and to meet with the Guest Mistress
to reflect on the monastic experience. Guests are welcome
to join us in manual work as specified and directed by a member
of the community. |
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we have built relationships over time with certain schools and
universities, the opportunities for collaboration have grown,
making it possible to provide a limited number of educational
group experiences. For committed students who have developed a
relationship with the Abbey over the course of several visits
and who are seeking an extended, more intensive experience of
participation in our land work and crafts, it is possible to apply
for a Monastic Internship. To learn more about visiting the Abbey as a guest, click to go on to: Guest Accomodations. |
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