Cistercian Monks

Monks of Vina, California.

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Happy Feastday of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux from all the brothers at the Abbey of New Clairvaux!
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"It's Christmas time every time you let God love others through you." Mother Teresa

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #christisborn

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"Mankind is a great, an immense family... This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas." Pope John XXIII

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #christisborn

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“Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” Matthew 1:23

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"Gratitude takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder." Thomas Merton

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #thanksgiving

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his kindness endures forever." - 1 Chronicles 16:34

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #thanksgiving

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"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #thanksgiving

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"To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything." Thomas Merton

We will be sharing pictures of the many beautiful crosses to be found on the Abbey grounds.

#abbeyofourladynewclairvaux #crossoftheweek #thanksgiving

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The monks celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1, 2021. We invite you to join us online (on Facebook) for the livestream of our conventual Mass at 7:30 a.m. PST on New Year's Day. May God bless you and your loved ones! Facebook: @newclairvaux.abbey

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MONK OF THE MONTH: Father Harold Kiheipua Meyer is a native of Hawaii. Although he joined the Sacred Hearts priests in 1954, Father was later granted permission to live the Trappist-Cistercian life in 1973. Father has served as orchardist and ranch business manager.

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Join us for another Words with Wine event sponsored by the Saint Bernard School of Theology and Ministry. To register: https://t.co/84E0gAkuzd

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WORDS WITH WINE event sponsored by St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry on May 14th at 7:30 ET featuring select New Clairvaux Wines. Please join us for a virtual discussion on short story classics and faith. Details and registration at https://t.co/h3Mc8eHjXn.

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Responsory after the reading of the Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah during the Good Friday.

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Our Abbot, Father Paul Mark, sends a message of hope and solidarity during this time of global pandemic. https://t.co/5bktPx04mR

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There will be no public access to the church effective immediately. The monks continue to keep those afflicted by the Coronavirus in prayer and offer up Mass daily for their intentions.

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Today we observe the solemnity of Epiphany - CHURCH CLOSED except for 10:30 am Mass. #Solemnity

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CHURCH CLOSED: Happy New Year from the Monks of New Clairvaux!

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A birds eye view.

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Donations to the Abbey of New Clairvaux are tax deductible, and support the daily work of the monks here in Vina. Give before the end of the year to claim your deduction on your 2019 tax return. Donations can be made online at: https://t.co/9LOpiujNKl #SupportMonks

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Merry Christmas from the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux. #PictureoftheDay