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Anniversary of the Dedication – 2026
Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Abbey Church, October 12, 2026
Procession of the Vow of Louis XIII
Address delivered at Vespers of the Assumption before the procession of the Vow of Louis XIII.
Homily – Assumption (Mass) – 2026
The Assumption of Mary is both the culmination of an earthly life that has just ended, and the beginning of a life in God. On this day, our joy joins
Work on the Church Apse
After the complete repointing of the north facade and the transept, the masons are now working on the radiating chapels of the abbey church’s apse. They must start by removing
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – 2026
Homily for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2026
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist – 2026
Homily for the Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, June 24, 2026
Feast of the Annunciation – 2026
Homily for the Feast of the Annunciation, during which two monks made their solemn profession, on March 25, 2026
Heavenly Birthday of Saint Benedict – 2026
Homily for the Feast of the Passing of Our Holy Father Saint Benedict, March 21, 2026
Video on the Lay Brothers: Portuguese version
We are publishing a Portuguese-subtitled version of our video on the vocation of the Lay Brother, notably at the request of our Brazilian friends. The original version, of course, remains
Presentation of the Lord – 2026
Homily for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, February 2, 2026
Nativity of the Lord: Mass during the Day – 2025
Homily for Christmas Day Mass, December 25, 2025
Nativity of the Lord: Christmas Night Mass – 2025
Homily for the Christmas Night Mass, December 24, 2025
Immaculate Conception – 2025
Homily for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2025
The Vocation of a Brother: A Polish Subtitled Version
Our video on the vocation of Lay Brothers is now available with Polish subtitles: The French version is also still online:
Dedication – 2025
God’s plan is always carried out throughout the maze of our human lives. The most unlikely encounter between Zacchaeus and Jesus, and the former’s conversion, are proof of this fact.
Our Lady of the Rosary – 2025
It might be worthwhile to go back to the origin of the feast of the Holy Rosary, instituted by Pope St. Pius V on October 7th, 1572, and of the
Assumption – 2025
In the image of the stained glass window of the Blessed Virgin and Child towering over the nave of our abbey church, which is dedicated to Our Lady in the
Homily – Saint Benedict (July 11) – 2025
Today’s epistle considers the high priest Simon, and the grandiose work he carried out: restoring the house of God. With untiring zeal, this religious and political chief of Israel didn’t
Saint John the Baptist – 2025
Indeed, it is truly “good to give praise to the Lord” on the nativity of St. John the Baptist, and on the day on which one of us is celebrating
Corpus Christi – 2025
One of the most well-known dreams of St. John Bosco is called the dream of the two pillars, or the dream of the three white things.
Pentecost – 2025
Human action is clothed with greatness in a man or woman in whom dwells the grace of God and the gifts that come with this grace.
Ascension – 2025
The reading taken from the Acts of the Apostles emphasises the difference of outlook between the Lord and His disciples, as He is about to take leave of them.
Requiem for Pope Francis – 2025
As we sing this morning a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, it is outside our remit to make an assessment of his pontificate. Our remit is to pray for him,
Easter Day – 2025
Among the treasures the Middle Ages have bestowed on us, there are many sequences, which enriched the liturgy. The Church has kept some of them, still sung before the reading
Easter Vigil – 2025
Unlike the Maundy Thursday Mass, the commemoration of the Lord’s Last Supper, His last meal with His disciples, which was preceded by the washing of the feet, and after which
Holy Thursday – 2025
In the Spirit of the Liturgy, Romano Guardini writes: “The liturgy is none other than truth, truth expressed under the clothing of prayer.“ The Paschal Triduum that opens today brings
Latest construction at the farm
With the roofing of a former bunker silo, which we are transforming into an equipment shed and covered manure storage, our series of construction projects at the farm reaches its
Palm Sunday – 2025
With the angels and children, let us celebrate Christ the King. Behold, He is crossing the gates of Jerusalem, riding on a donkey foal saddled with the disciples’ garments.
Saint Benedict (March 21) – 2025
The question Peter asks Jesus invites us during this Jubilee year to walk on a path of hope. This path began with a call, the Lord’s call.
Ash Wednesday – 2025
On the threshold of Lent, we experience many mixed feelings: fear, expectation, joy… As we well know, the normal regime of our sojourn on earth is not the time for
Presentation of the Lord – 2025
The words uttered by the old Simeon form the third canticle in the New Testament, according to the order of the events narrated in the first pages of the Gospel,
Anniversary of Dom Guéranger – 2025
On January 30th, 1875, one hundred and fifty years ago, Dom Prosper Guéranger, restorer of monastic life in the abbey of Solesmes, inspirer of the liturgical movement, which eventually led
Epiphany – 2025
The Gospel according to St. Matthew opens with a magnificent triptych. The first panel is the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham.