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# Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux

A Community of Trappist-Cistercian Monks on Historic Winemaking Grounds

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## Posts

- [What is the Best and the Worst Thing?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-is-the-best-and-the-worst-thing/)
- [What Kind of Person Becomes a Monk?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-kind-of-person-becomes-a-monk/)
- [How Do Monks Pray?](https://newclairvaux.org/how-do-monks-pray/)
- [How to Find Inner Peace](https://newclairvaux.org/how-to-find-inner-peace/)
- [What is Conversion to Community?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-is-conversion-to-community/)
- [Br. Phero is New Novice](https://newclairvaux.org/br-phero-is-new-novice/)
- [Zeal for Souls](https://newclairvaux.org/zeal-for-souls/) - Find out how a life centered onGod through prayer and sacrifice can bring solace to suffering souls and inspire spiritual renewal.
- [On Good Saint Joseph](https://newclairvaux.org/on-good-saint-joseph/)
- [How the Monastic Vows Help Us](https://newclairvaux.org/how-the-monastic-vows-help-us/)
- [The Place](https://newclairvaux.org/the-place/)
- [Why Advent?](https://newclairvaux.org/why-advent/)
- [In the Beauty of Nature](https://newclairvaux.org/in-the-beauty-of-nature/)
- [Calling Down the Grace](https://newclairvaux.org/calling-down-the-grace/)
- [Fr. Paul-Mark On Looking Back](https://newclairvaux.org/fr-paul-mark-on-looking-back/)
- [Merton, My Mentor](https://newclairvaux.org/merton-my-mentor/)
- [The Less Appreciated Books of the Bible](https://newclairvaux.org/the-less-appreciated-books-of-the-bible/)
- [A Strange Carving](https://newclairvaux.org/a-strange-carving/)
- [The Silent Witness to Peace](https://newclairvaux.org/the-silent-witness-to-peace/)
- [Grape Harvest 2025](https://newclairvaux.org/grape-harvest-2025/)
- [On Artisans and Assumption](https://newclairvaux.org/on-artisans-and-assumption/) - “So that in all things, God may be glorified” Br. Peter Damian speaks on Artisans and Assumption: "At the conclusion of Chapter 57 of his Rule, Saint Benedict reminds the monks that the products of the artisans of the monastery must be set at a lower price than people outside the monastery are able to
- [The Greatest Joy](https://newclairvaux.org/the-greatest-joy/) - Br. Christopher suggests a principle for life discernment: Perhaps the most common and fundamental question a person seeking his/her future is: How can I know what God is calling me to do with my life? Of course, there is mystery involved here and one can never know for certain about one’s vocation; it is a
- [Trappist Silence](https://newclairvaux.org/trappist-silence/) - Br. Christopher shares on Trappist silence: Although it is not as all pervasive as in the old days, silence is still a major value in Trappist monasteries. Perhaps nothing is more counter cultural in our times, in which constant communication in the great virtue. Some people fear silence, others consider it useless. St. Benedict in
- [Drawn into Christ](https://newclairvaux.org/drawn-into-christ/) - Fr. Thomas speaks to us on being drawn into Christ: “St. Bernard of Clairvaux gives a practical advice for addressing our daily sufferings, trials and difficulties when commenting on the verse “Draw me after you,” a verse from the Song of Songs in the Old Testament, Chapter 1, verse 3 St. Bernard sees this verse
- [Appreciating Life](https://newclairvaux.org/appreciating-life/) - Fr. Paul Mark comments on Appreciating Life: "In Thornton Wilder’s play, Our Town, the deceased Emily returns to her childhood home in an attempt to re-live and appreciate more the life of a bygone era. But she becomes disillusioned and concludes the visit with the question, “Do any human beings ever realize life while they
- [Summer Update](https://newclairvaux.org/summer-update/)
- [How to Practice Stability and Peace in the World](https://newclairvaux.org/how-to-practice-stability-and-peace-in-the-world/) - Br. Christopher replies to a question: Friends, recently I was asked how someone outside the cloister can observe in their state of life in the world the monastic practices of Stability and inner silence. It is a great question. In the monastery we make a vow of Stability. What does that mean? I would say
- [We are Nourished by Christ](https://newclairvaux.org/we-are-nourished-by-christ/) - Fr. Thomas reminds us of how we are nourished by Christ: “In the summer of A.D. 325, more than 300 bishops gathered in Nicaea — located in modern-day northern Turkey — to promulgate a common Christian creed, settle Christological disputes that arose from the Arian heresy, and promote unity in the Church. This first ecumenical
- [With Mary as Our Model](https://newclairvaux.org/with-mary-as-our-model/) - Br. Peter comments on our example and guide in our Cistercian life: This week marked the beginning of Ordinary Time. On Monday, we celebrated the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. This memorial invites us to embrace Mary as our model, guide, and inspiration throughout Ordinary Time. The Church's decision to begin Ordinary Time
- [Summer on the Farm](https://newclairvaux.org/summer-on-the-farm/) - Fr. Paul Mark on Summer on the Farm: June has always been a very special month for me going back to my childhood. After the long, harsh Dakota winters, the month of June ushered in the warm breezes and restful green scenery of summer on the Great Plains. School was over for a few months,
- [The Artisans of the Monastery](https://newclairvaux.org/the-artisans-of-the-monastery/) - Fr. Placid comments on crafts practiced within the monastic community: “The Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter Fifty-Seven, is on the monastery's artisans. The Rule describes them as carpenters, millers, and unspecified craftsmen in the workshops. St. Benedict say that they are to conduct their craft humbly. Today, we can count among the various crafts practiced
- [Mary's Month](https://newclairvaux.org/marys-month/) - Br. Christopher reflects on Mary’s Month: “Traditionally the month of May is known as ‘Mary’s Month’ among Catholics, a time of devotion and reflection on Our Blessed Mother. For some, Catholics are too focused on Mary, to the exclusion of Jesus, they say. Oh, how wrong headed they are! If we truly want to know
- [How to Know if it's God's Will or Mine?](https://newclairvaux.org/how-to-know-if-its-gods-will-or-mine/) - Br. Christopher speaks on How to know if it is My Will or God's Will? "Once during my tenure as Vocation Director, a discerner raised an excellent question, one that is in the mind of many people: When making my life decision, how can I know that I am doing God’s Will and not my
- [April Updates](https://newclairvaux.org/april-updates/)
- [Self-Will](https://newclairvaux.org/self-will/) - Fr. Placid ponders St. Benedict’s guidance on Self-Will in the Rule: “The Rule of Benedict has listed as one of the Tools of Good Works in Chapter Four to “hate Self-Will” (RB 4:60). For Benedict, Self-will is always seen as negative. In the RB, anything to do with seeking self-interest would be considered selfish and
- [Cistercian Simplicity](https://newclairvaux.org/cistercian-simplicity/) - Simplicity is one of the key marks of Cistercian spirituality. I would like to share a teaching on this theme by a saint of our order, St. Rafael Arnaiz Baron (1911-1938), which speaks to me and I find very relevant for our current confusing times: “Virtue, God, Interior Life-difficult values to live out! It is
- [Conflict Management](https://newclairvaux.org/conflict-management/) - Br. Peter Gao comments on life in the monastery: Recently, our community held a workshop on conflict management. I’d like to share a bit of my understanding of conflict and how I try to manage it, as well as reflections on a recent conflict I experienced with a brother. Often, my conflicts stem from feeling
- [A Brief History of New Clairvaux](https://newclairvaux.org/a-brief-history-of-new-clairvaux/) - We continue our series answering your questions as Fr. Paul Mark responds to the question, “Can you give a brief history of the Abbey?”: The monastery of New Clairvaux, Vina, was founded on July 2, 1955, by the Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, Kentucky. It was an era of great growth for Catholic religious communities in
- [Monastic Silence](https://newclairvaux.org/monastic-silence/) - We continue our series answering your question. Fr. Thomas responds to a question on monastic silence: "I learned on a retreat at Vina that silent time can be wonderfully rejuvenating. Why is finding silent time helpful? How much silence do the monks practice? Is it similar to other orders?" In responding to these questions, it
- [Are Some Monks Priests?](https://newclairvaux.org/are-some-monks-priests/) - We continue our series answering your questions, as Fr. Placid replies to the question: "Why do some of the monks wear priest vestments during Mass while others wear their daily habit? And why do some monks actually officiate at the Mass while others just stand around the altar and answer the prayers? Are there different
- [Discerning the Call](https://newclairvaux.org/discerning-the-call/) - We continue our series answering questions sent by our viewers. Br. Christopher responds to the question: “I'm very interested to hear about the individual New Clairvaux brothers’ calling to join the monastic life. And, if they resisted the calling at first, what were the circumstances that eventually led them to becoming a monk?” Anyone who
- [Joys and Sorrows in Prayer](https://newclairvaux.org/joys-and-sorrows-in-prayer/) - Br. Peter shares with us on his experience of prayer in the monastery: “Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Prayer includes all aspects of life, and any moment can be a prayer. For me, prayer is first a sacred communion with God; through it, I pour out my
- [Brother Eric Professes First Vows](https://newclairvaux.org/brother-eric-professes-first-vows/) - We are pleased to announce that on Sunday, December 21 another of our brothers in Novitiate advanced to profess first vows as a member of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey. Brother Eric Adoc of Manila, Philippines, vowed to observe stability, obedience, and conversion via the monastic way of life according to the Rule of
- [What is the Difference between Cistercians and Benedictines?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-is-the-difference-between-cistercians-and-benedictines/) - Fr. Placid continues our series answering your questions, responding to the question: What is the difference between Cistercian and Benedictine Monks? Saint Benedict wrote his Rule for Monasteries around 529 A.D. At the time, it was one among many monastic rules. Charlemagne (748-814) wanted one monastic rule for all the monasteries in his kingdom and
- [Our Debt to Mary](https://newclairvaux.org/our-debt-to-mary/) - In Late Advent we hear the Annunciation passage from the Gospel Saint Luke in preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas. The archangel Gabriel appears to Mary, and she consents to being the human mother of the Savior of the World. How much we owe to that teenage girl who said YES to
- [How Do You Support Yourselves?](https://newclairvaux.org/how-do-you-support-yourselves/) - Fr. Paul Mark continues our series answering your questions, responding to the question: "I would like to know if the walnuts and wine are what sustain the monastery, or does the Catholic Church support you? I would also like to know how you determine who does what chores there?" Regarding how the monastery is organized
- [First Profession of Brother Simon](https://newclairvaux.org/first-profession-of-brother-simon/) - We are pleased to announce that on Sunday, November 23, our Brother Simon Voung professed his first vows before the monastic community of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey gathered in the Chapter Room. Abbot Paul Mark Schwan presided at the ceremony. Brother Simon vowed to observe stability, obedience, and conversion via the monastic way
- [On Inner Silence](https://newclairvaux.org/on-inner-silence/) - We start a new series in which the monks of New Clairvaux answer questions sent to us by our viewers. Brother Christopher gets us rolling, replying to the question, “Do you have any suggestions concerning maintaining inner silence if one lives in the world?” Great question! The first thing to consider is: what is inner
- [The Vow of 'Conversatio'](https://newclairvaux.org/the-vow-of-conversatio/) - Br. Peter Gao shares on the monastic vow of Conversatio: “One of the key aspects of our Cistercian life is the profession of ‘Conversatio’, a Latin term that encompasses the idea of conversion and a continuous turning toward God. Conversatio is more than just a vow; it is a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth and
- ['Normal Mysticism': Blessed be God!](https://newclairvaux.org/normal-mysticism-blessed-be-god/) - Fr. Thomas speaks on the phrase “Blessed Be God”: Many years ago, I read something to the effect that the way we pray gives clear indications on how we understand God! Recently, I came across in a book a chapter by Peter Ochs, a prominent professor of Jewish theology. He was speaking about traditional Jewish
- [Interior Life and Health](https://newclairvaux.org/interior-life-and-health/) - Fr. Placid shares on afflictions to our interior life: “We can be interiorly afflicted in two ways: lack of discernment and lack of interior recollection in prayer. Lack of discernment is a kind of darkness of ignorance. It is a form of not knowing right from wrong. It sounds straightforward. We can say it is
- [The Lemon Tree](https://newclairvaux.org/the-lemon-tree/) - Fr. Paul Mark reflects on the Broken Lemon Tree: We have one lemon tree in our citrus grove. It is not fair to say the lemon tree is neglected but it does seem a bit forlorn, not cared for as much as the orange and grapefruit trees. Often its limbs break due to a heavy
- [First Profession of Brother Isaac](https://newclairvaux.org/first-profession-of-brother-isaac/) - The monastic community of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey gathered in the Chapter Room on Sunday, October 13, as Brother Isaac Okolovich professed his first vows. Abbot Paul Mark Schwan presided at the ceremony. Brother Isaac vowed to observe stability, obedience, and conversion via the monastic way of life according to the Rule of
- [Jesus and the Repentant Thief](https://newclairvaux.org/jesus-and-the-repentant-thief/) - On Oct. 12 the Church celebrates the memorial of the Repentant Thief. Fr. Thomas shares what this scriptural saint means to him: The narrative about the repentant thief in Chapter 23 of St. Luke’s Gospel has fascinated me, a fascination that was deepened when I was able to spend some time with the community of
- [The Virgin Mother's Gift](https://newclairvaux.org/the-virgin-mothers-gift/) - Br. Christopher on the Special Gift of the Virgin Mother: “Some people, both within and without the Catholic Church, are uncomfortable about how much attention is given to the Blessed Virgin Mary by those devoted to her. The concern comes from a well-meaning intention: they feel that Jesus should be at the center of a
- [Like a Diamond](https://newclairvaux.org/like-a-diamond/) - We share a favorite quote from 20th Century Trappist monk and spiritual writer Fr. Louis of Gethsemane, better known by his pen name Thomas Merton. “At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or spark which belongs
- [An Imaginary Conversation With God](https://newclairvaux.org/an-imaginary-conversation-with-god/) - Brother Christopher shares on an Imaginary Conversation with God: I was praying in the chapel one day when God said, “Christopher, make an offering to Me.” “Sure!” I said. “I offer you my prayers.” “Thank you!” God said. “What else?” I said, “I offer you my good works.” “Great!” God said. “What else?” “I offer
- [What Fosters Life and Growth?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-fosters-life-and-growth/) - Fr. Thomas speaks on what fosters life and growth: In 1968 and 1969 I was in summer school at the University of Notre Dame, IN. Vatican II was in its initial implementation and a lot was going on both in the Church and in a revolution affecting American culture. A short video was shown to
- [Greatness of the Mass](https://newclairvaux.org/greatness-of-the-mass/) - Brother Christopher shares on a heartfelt topic: It would be impossible to overstate the Greatness of the Holy Mass and the mysteries that take place within it. It is our faith that each Mass, of however lowly earthly circumstances, is a direct participation in the Life of Heaven. At each Mass we are invited into
- [Duties and Frustrations](https://newclairvaux.org/duties-and-frustrations/) - Fr. Placid shares on duties and frustrations in the monastery: One of the duties we have at the Abbey is lawn watering. The lawn watering period lasts from May to October. We are not to water on Fridays because we have set aside that day to mow the lawns. We also are not to water
- [The Living Rememberance](https://newclairvaux.org/the-living-rememberance/) - Br. Peter Damian on the Living Remembrance: Last month, on July 13, about five hundred people gathered at the Abbey of New Clairvaux for the Eucharist Camino event, hosted by the Sutter Buttes Deanery in the Diocese of Sacramento. The event highlights a year of Eucharistic Adoration and hospitality throughout our Diocese. A number of
- [Community at Harvest Time](https://newclairvaux.org/community-at-harvest-time/) - Brother Peter Gao speaks on the reality of harvest time- “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joy” Psalm 126:5 As the grape harvest fast approaches, the brothers will soon be busy picking grapes in our vineyard. This is a period the community cherishes deeply; it brings us not only an abundance of produce
- [Change of Seasons](https://newclairvaux.org/change-of-seasons/) - Fr. Paul Mark comments on change: Summer is moving along. One indication that summer is reaching its height is the harvest season. Soon we will be harvesting grapes, followed by prunes, and then walnuts. Added to this are the later sunrises and earlier sunsets, cooler nights, moderate days, all signs that summer is winding down
- [Food Discernment](https://newclairvaux.org/food-discernment/) - Father Placid comments on our relationship with food from a monastic context: It sometimes happens in the written account of the Lives of the Saints, that certain saints are presented as overdoing their asceticism and ruining their health in the process. This is so in the cases of Saints John Chrysostom, Aelred of Rievaulx, and
- [Ordinary Cistercian Time](https://newclairvaux.org/ordinary-cistercian-time/) - Brother Peter Gao comments on what Ordinary Time means to a Cistercian monk: Following the celebration of Pentecost, we have transitioned into the period known as ordinary time. This season, often overshadowed by the magnificence of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, holds a special significance for us as it truly embodies our Cistercian spiritual journey.
- [The Sonship](https://newclairvaux.org/the-sonship/) - Our Fr. Thomas shares on the Sonship of Jesus: Scriptures teaches that every person is a child of God. But Jesus clearly saw his relationship to God in a different perspective. The perspective that Jesus has of himself comes through clearly in the way he spoke of God as Father, in forgiving of sins, in
- [Being New](https://newclairvaux.org/being-new/) - Fr. Paul Mark speaks on 'being new': How often people ask me what is new in the monastery. It is a question not easy to answer because on the one hand life here in the monastery is so ordinary and one day flows smoothly into another and before we know it a year has come
- [Undoing the Spirit of Competition](https://newclairvaux.org/undoing-the-spirit-of-competition/) - Fr. Placid shares on the danger of competition in monastic communities: “I am drawing on a Sermon by the medieval English abbot St. Aelred of Rievaulx. He states that monks and nuns need to hear from time to time about sharing the kindness of God. Aelred knows his brothers well. In a community that might
- [Resting on His Heart](https://newclairvaux.org/resting-on-his-heart/) - Br. Christopher shares on the Sacred Heart: "Friends, we celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and in this year when the U.S. Church is fostering Eucharistic Revival, it is interesting to note that the earliest form of this great devotion has its origin at the Last Supper. Specifically, medieval and Cistercian devotion to the
- [In the Spirit of Mary](https://newclairvaux.org/in-the-spirit-of-mary/) - Cistercians are known for devotion to Mary. They know that of all human persons Our Lady most completely corresponded with the Spirit of Her Son. As our Constitutions state, “Each community of the Order and all the monks are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Symbol of the Church in the order of
- [On the Common Life](https://newclairvaux.org/on-the-common-life/) - Br. Peter Gao speaks on the Common Life: “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.” Acts 4:32 This passage from Acts is a recurring theme that we hear frequently in our liturgical readings during
- [A Spiritual Masterpiece](https://newclairvaux.org/a-spiritual-masterpiece/) - Br. Christopher shares a spiritual masterpiece of Marian Doctrine: Friends, I would like to share with you a passage that I consider to be the best formulation of Marian Doctrine that I have ever heard. It is succinct, easy to memorize, and totally orthodox. Ready? It goes like this… Mary had a little Lamb… Its
- [Spring Time](https://newclairvaux.org/spring-time/) - Fr. Paul Mark on the meaning of Spring: “Growing up on a farm in North Dakota, the arrival of spring was a joyous time after the long, bitter winters of the northern plains. But it also meant WORK! Spring’s work it was called, and it meant we headed out to the fields with the tractor
- [Jesus: Fully Human, Fully Divine](https://newclairvaux.org/jesus-fully-human-fully-divine/) - Fr. Thomas speaks on God’s view of our humanity: “As the Incarnate Son of God, Jesus’ relationship with the Father comes through clearly in the ways he spoke of God as his Father, in his forgiving of sins, in the way he lived his entire life. It is no surprise that this understanding of himself
- [God's Delight](https://newclairvaux.org/gods-delight/) - Br. Christopher speaks on God’ Delight: “Friends, I will ask a question- What delights God? Oh, that would be YOU! God delights in Goodness, and He has filled YOU with goodness. You were made from the very Infinite Goodness of God Himself you know, and so your very being is good, radiant with God’s Glory.
- [Easter Glory](https://newclairvaux.org/easter-glory/) - Alleluia! He is Risen! Alleluia! Fr. Thomas speaks on Easter Glory: “The Solemnity of the Resurrection, Easter, offers us a different way to know Jesus Christ. One way of knowing Christ is in terms of images, mental reflections, speculations, and images. This approach is beneficial for imitation of Christ. Easter, on the other hand, with
- [Peace and Gratitude in the Cistercian Life](https://newclairvaux.org/peace-and-gratitude-in-cistercian-life/) - Br. Peter Gao shares on Peace and Gratitude in the Cistercian life: Being a monk within a Cistercian community is a journey unlike any other. It's a path marked by simplicity, humility, and a deep-seated love for one another. But let's be real – it's not always smooth sailing. We face challenges, both within ourselves
- [Saint Joseph, Model of the Church at Prayer](https://newclairvaux.org/saint-joseph-model-of-the-church-at-prayer/) - Fr. Paul Mark shares on the Saint who Models the Contemplative life: "The solemnity of Saint Joseph is celebrated each year on March 19; hence the Church dedicates March in his honor. Saint Joseph is a latecomer to the Church’s liturgical and devotional life. Only in the last few centuries has Saint Joseph’s rightful place
- [Two Ways of Obedience](https://newclairvaux.org/two-ways-of-obedience/) - Fr. Placid shares on two differing ways of obedience illustrated from the lives of the saints: In a story from the Life of Benedict, we find a chapter illustrating St. Benedict’s clairvoyance. Benedict becomes aware of a situation where he is not present and acts accordingly. He is the initiator of sending his young disciple
- [What About Unanswered Prayers?](https://newclairvaux.org/what-about-unanswered-prayers/) - Br. Christopher addresses a concern: “Friends, in a previous blog I shared on the Miraculous Power of Intercessory Prayer, and made the bold statement that God intervenes EVERY SINGLE TIME WE PRAY. But I can hear some of you say, “But Br. Christopher, I have asked for plenty of things in prayer that I never
- [Longing for the Heavenly Home](https://newclairvaux.org/longing-for-the-heavenly-home/) - Br. Peter Damian speaks on our Heavenly Home: "Recently, I have experienced a profound loss with the passing of two of my uncles and one cousin within just ten days. This series of unfortunate events has made me ponder on the world to come (the afterlife) even more deeply. It has led me to question
- [Radical Welcome](https://newclairvaux.org/radical-welcome/) - Br. Christopher on Radical Welcome: As monks who follow the Rule of St. Benedict we are called to practice hospitality and to welcome everyone as Christ. We consider our guests and visitors as a blessing sent from God for whom we are most thankful! When I was guest master, my goal was that everyone who
- [Jesus the Fulfillment of Scripture](https://newclairvaux.org/jesus-the-fulfillment-of-scripture/) - Br. William points us to Jesus as the Fulfillment of Scripture and of Hope: “God has spoken many times in various ways through the prophets, in these last days He has spoken to us by a Son. (Hebrews 1:1-2). God sent His Son the Eternal Word to dwell among men, so Christ fulfills the plan
- [Eucharist as Fission](https://newclairvaux.org/eucharist-as-fission/) - In the spirit of the Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Thomas continues our series on how the Eucharist has Touched our Lives: Benedict XVI in his apostolic exhortation on the Holy Eucharist, Sacramentum Caritatis (Sacrament of Charity), says: “The substantial conversion of bread and wine into his body and blood introduces within creation the principle of a
- [Trust in the Lord and He will Act](https://newclairvaux.org/trust-in-the-lord-and-he-will-act/) - Fr. Placid asks a question about trust: “How often do we really trust that God knows what he is doing? And is trusting in Him only a matter of stating our beliefs, definitions, and dogmas concerning God? To trust God is about how in tune we are with how He leads us to Himself daily:
- [On Faith and Doubt](https://newclairvaux.org/on-faith-and-doubt/) - Br. Christopher shares on Faith and Doubt. “Friends, I was asked recently about my experience of faith and doubt. For me, I’ve found that faith and doubt exist side by side, as a kind of continuum. This is not surprising. There is the light of faith, and the darkness of doubt. God is known to
- [Mass as the True Reality](https://newclairvaux.org/mass-as-the-true-reality/) - Fr. Mark Scott continues our series on How the Eucharist Has Touched My Life: “The Christian Eucharist, the Mass, has always been the weekly recreation of the universe as God intended it, the universe made new by the Resurrection of the Lord. The Mass is the stay against the negative forces of history, an antidote
- [Called Home](https://newclairvaux.org/rest-in-peace/) - Requiescat in pace + December 13, 2023: Father Lawrence Allen Glaser was born in 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA). He entered the Abbey of Gethsemani in 1950, made his solemn profession in 1955 and was ordained a priest in 1958. He transferred to Mepkin Abbey in 1954 and then to Vina in 1970 where he
- [Open to Advent](https://newclairvaux.org/open-to-advent/) - Fr. Thomas prepares us for the Holy Advent Season: Advent is upon us, a time to reflect on the coming of Christ, or as Bernard of Clairvaux would say: Advent is a Call to be transformed by the Incarnation of the Word of God. This requires a reassessment of our identity and destiny. No easy
- [The Light of the World](https://newclairvaux.org/light-of-the-world/) - Fr. Paul Mark on the True Light: We inhabitants of the northern hemisphere find our days shorter our nights longer as the winter solstice draws close. Here at the 40th latitude the winter solstice gives nine hours of daylight, 15 hours of darkness. Is it any wonder then that there is a fascination for festive,
- [Helps to Faith](https://newclairvaux.org/helps-to-faith/) - Br. Christopher continues our series on How the Eucharist has Touched My Life: “Some Christians are not sure they believe that Jesus is fully present in the Eucharist. This is understandable. Belief in the Real Presence goes beyond our natural power, it requires supernatural Grace. And God in His Infinite Goodness provides additional helps to
- [Tobit Learned Lessons](https://newclairvaux.org/tobit-learned-lessons/) - Fr. Placid offers a lesson drawn from the biblical Book of Tobit: In the Book of Tobit, we are introduced to two people in need of healing: Tobit and Sarah. In a careful reading, we find that more ails them that at first meets the eye. We read: So the archangel Raphael was sent by
- [How to Work Miracles](https://newclairvaux.org/how-to-work-miracles/) - How to be a Miracle Worker So, you say you want to be a miracle worker? OK, I can tell you how to do that. “What?!” I hear you saying. “Brother Christopher, have you ever worked a miracle in your life?!” I answer, “Oh yes, I have! Lots!!” But, let me explain. First, what is
- [Our Best Teacher](https://newclairvaux.org/or-best-teacher/) - Br. Luis presents on one of our best teachers: “One of my best teachers in the monastery as of late has been one of our venerable seniors, Father Lawrence, who suffers from a severely aged body and rapidly progressing dementia. Fr. Lawrence, who is mostly bedridden, enjoys an occasional ride in his wheelchair just to
- [Communion and Connection](https://newclairvaux.org/communion-and-connection/) - In the spirit of the Eucharistic Revival occurring in our American church, Fr. Placid continues our series on How the Eucharist Has Touched My Life: “What does the Eucharist mean to me? The Eucharist helps me to move beyond my comfort zone. When I receive the body and blood of Christ, I am aware that
- [You Uphold the Mountains](https://newclairvaux.org/you-uphold-the-mountains/) - Br. William has a message derived from Psalm 65: "God our Savior, hope of the world wide world, you hold the mountains steady, calm the turmoil of the sea, You visit the earth and make it fruitful, you fill it with riches, the pasture of the desert grows moist, the meadows covered with flocks, valleys
- [Amazed By Love](https://newclairvaux.org/amazed-by-love/) - In the spirit of the Eucharistic Revival occurring in our American church, Br. Christopher continues our series on How the Eucharist Touches our Lives: How has Jesus in the Eucharist touched my life? For each person who accepts the invitation to share their story, the answer will be different, yet the same. Here is how
- [Lessons from Our Sorrowful Mother](https://newclairvaux.org/lessons-from-our-sorrowful-mother/) - Br. Christopher speaks on the lessons of Our Sorrowful Mother: On September 15 we commemorate Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady at the foot of the Cross. Just like at Cana in Galilee where through her Intercession water was made wine, so from her station at Calvary Our Lady intercedes for the salvation and good
- [This is My Friend](https://newclairvaux.org/this-is-my-friend/) - Br. Christopher shares a lovely poem found in the book The Friendship of Christ by Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson: THIS IS MY FRIEND From an old manuscript. Let me tell you how I made His acquaintance. I had heard much of Him, but took no heed. He sent daily gifts and presents, but I never
- [Eucharist and Transformation](https://newclairvaux.org/eucharist-and-transformation/) - In the spirit of the Eucharistic Revival occurring in our American church, Fr. Paul Mark continues our series on How the Eucharist Touches our Lives: “We celebrated the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Sunday, August 6. I was moved by the communion antiphon that the Church has us pray on this feast.
- [The Grape Harvest](https://newclairvaux.org/the-grape-harvest/) - Br. Peter Damian shares on the work of our hands: “It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I would like to share with you the grape harvest season we have just begun. I'm sure you all share my enthusiasm as we look forward to the abundance and prosperity it will bring. The grape harvest
- [William and the Song of Songs](https://newclairvaux.org/william-and-the-song-of-songs/) - Br. William on the biblical book, the Song of Songs, as interpreted by our Blessed William of St. Thierry and the Cistercian tradition: The title of the book, “The Song of Songs” is a construction commonly used in Scriptural Hebrew to show something as the greatest and most beautiful of its class. The title thus
- [The Abbot General Visits New Clairvaux](https://newclairvaux.org/the-abbot-general-visits-new-clairvaux/) - This July 22 – 28 the brothers of New Clairvaux were blessed with a visit from the Abbot General of our Order, Dom Bernardus Peeters of Tilburg Abbey, Netherlands. The Abbot General is stationed in Rome with his councilors at the Generalate, which serves as the headquarters of the Order. Among his other duties, he
- [Father Thomas on Eucharist](https://newclairvaux.org/father-thomas-on-eucharist/) - The Catholic Church in the United States is currently in the midst of an exciting 3-year Eucharistic Revival program sponsored by the US Bishops, to culminate in a National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. The goal of the movement is to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery in our country by helping us renew
- [Friendship with Jesus](https://newclairvaux.org/friendship-with-jesus/) - Devotion to The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most well-known Catholic practices. Most people think of this devotion in terms of its modern form derived from St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. However, predecessors to this devotion arose much earlier, and in which Cistercians played a prominent role. One of the defining elements of the
- [Good Friday And The Good Thief](https://newclairvaux.org/good-friday-and-the-good-thief/) - Father Thomas on Good Friday and the Good Thief: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus replied to him: Amen I say to you, today, you will be with me in paradise" (Lk 23:42-43). The dialogue between Jesus and the repentant thief, the so-called “good thief”, offers insight into relationship with Jesus and
- [Narrative Theology](https://newclairvaux.org/narrative-theology/) - Father Thomas explains Narrative Theology: “Narrative theology, understood in a general way, develops theology using “story.” The core of narrative theology means interpreting and expressing life’s “ups and downs” of our relationship with God in the context of Scriptural truths, teachings, and insights that flow from this Word of God. I believe that we can articulate
- [Where We Are From](https://newclairvaux.org/where-we-are-from/) - Br. William, a proud son of Singapore, shares the history of the Catholic church in his native land: "When the Apostolic Vicar St. Laurent Imbert arrived in Singapore in 1820, there was a already a small group of Catholics on the island, mainly from China and India. The first chapel was built in 1833 after
- [The Steps Of Repentance](https://newclairvaux.org/the-steps-of-repentance/) - Br. Christopher shares on the steps for repentance. “Dear friends, we are in the season of Lent, a wonderful time of Grace gifted us by God for beginning anew. Another name for starting anew is repentance. Since repentance is something I have quite a bit of experience with, I would like to share a method
- [The Reason For Lent](https://newclairvaux.org/the-reason-for-lent/) - As we begin again our Lenten journey of prayer and fasting, I would like to share a passage from the opening of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a reminder of what I feel this Holy Season it is all about: THE LIFE OF MAN- TO KNOW AND LOVE GOD God, infinitely perfect and
- [Fraternal Charity](https://newclairvaux.org/fraternal-charity/) - Father Placid comments on the requirements of fraternal charity for monks: “Chapter 72 of the Rule of St. Benedict contains the interesting verse: "The brothers should…most patiently endure one another's infirmities, whether of body or of character" (RB 72:6). The Latin of this verse is even more emphatic when translated literally: The brothers are to
- [The Good Zeal](https://newclairvaux.org/the-good-zeal/) - As we approach the end of the year and our thoughts turn to New Year Resolutions, we present the penultimate Chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict as material for consideration… CHAPTER 72. THE GOOD ZEAL OF MONKS Just as there is a wicked zeal of bitterness which separates from God and leads to hell,
- [Blessings](https://newclairvaux.org/blessings/) - At this Advent time Br. Christopher speaks on blessings: “I’m big on blessing. I learned this from our dear Fr. Anthony Bellesorte, of happy memory. Anyone who knew him knows that his speech was punctuated with the phrase “God bless you!” It would be present along with a big warm smile at the greeting, find
- [Last Things](https://newclairvaux.org/last-things/) - Br. Christopher reflects on last things: “November is the month the Church traditionally dedicates to the remembrance and reflection on the Four Last Things pertaining to our eternal destiny: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. So here goes! DEATH- Death comes. For many it comes suddenly, without a moment to prepare: a stroke, heart attack, car
- [Blessed The Fruit Of Your Womb](https://newclairvaux.org/blessed-the-fruit-of-your-womb/) - We share a little advice from Blessed Oglerio of Locedio, (c. 1136-1214) a medieval Italian abbot of our Order: “O bride of Christ, and you, monk of the Mother of the Most High, you who have come to partake in the Order of Our Lady and consecrated yourself as a Cistercian religious- say, together with
- [Our Beloved St. Rafael Baron](https://newclairvaux.org/our-beloved-st-rafael-baron/) - Br. William speaks on our Saint: "In August 2022, I was honored with the assignment to provide a blurb for the back cover of “TO LIVE FOR GOD ALONE- The Life and Spirit of St. Rafael Arnaiz y Baron” by Mark OKeefe and Maria Gonzalo-Garcia, a new book on the life of St. Rafael. Here
- [Virtues And Vices](https://newclairvaux.org/virtues-and-vices/) - Fr. Placid speaks on Virtues and Vices: “The parable of the wheat and weeds (Matt 13:24-30) is rich food for consideration as we reflect on the harvest season. In the case of the Grape Harvest, which cluster to pick and which one to leave for the birds? Harvest Time is always a good time to
- [On The Hail Mary](https://newclairvaux.org/on-the-hail-mary/) - From a talk by the Prior to the monks of New Clairvaux on the glorious Hail Mary: Good evening brothers. Tonight I want to talk about a prayer we are all very familiar with. In fact, we pray it 9 times a day as a community, at morning, noon, and night, albeit silently; and judging
- [Monastic Fountains](https://newclairvaux.org/monastic-fountains/) - Fr. Thomas on Monastic Fountains: “Fountains and pools are popular these days during intense heat where there is no access to ocean beaches. Sacred Scriptures propose water as a source of life and a means of renewal. A powerful symbol in a Cistercian cloister quadrangle was the splashing fountain, giving a sense of peace, abundance,
- [Practical Discernment](https://newclairvaux.org/practical-discernment/) - Br. Christopher on Practical Discernment: "What is the Meaning of Life? Even if many people today could not give an explicit answer to this question, it is inevitable that every one of us, shaped by our own personal experiences and life history, will form underlying attitudes toward the world which will, in turn, shape the
- [The Sower And The Vocation](https://newclairvaux.org/the-sower-and-the-vocation/) - Fr. Placid’s take on the Sower and the Seed: “The parable of the sower as found in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 8 is usually interpreted as being about the preaching of the Kingdom of God and the various reactions to it. There is another way of seeing it though, and that is to understand
- [Our Image Of God Matters](https://newclairvaux.org/our-image-of-god-matters/) - Some thoughts by Fr. Thomas on the importance of our Image of God: “When persons come into their own identity, they ask the question: To whom do I belong? The response to this question is central for us as we are created for relationships. For Christians, “we belong to God” is the proper response. Accordingly,
- [The Handmaid Of The Lord](https://newclairvaux.org/the-handmaid-of-the-lord/) - On August 15 we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the Cistercian Order. Br. William presents a look at the life of Our Dear Lady: “Mary refers to herself as the Handmaid of the Lord. The term Handmaid comes from two Hebrew words (shiphchah and ‘amah) both meaning a female slave.
- [God's Harvest Bounty](https://newclairvaux.org/gods-harvest-bounty/) - Father Paul Mark comments on God's Harvest Bounty: "August inaugurates harvest season for us monks. We have been harvesting fresh fruit and produce for house use all summer, but August brings with it the grape harvest and ensuing crush, with a special harvest schedule, since all monk hands available need to be out in the
- [Love And Christ Our Mediator](https://newclairvaux.org/love-and-christ-our-mediator/) - Br. Peter Damian shares on God's Love and Christ as Our Mediator as taught by Blessed William of St. Thierry, a 12th Century Cistercian abbot: William begins his treatise by speaking of the art of love and claims that the teaching of this art belongs exclusively to God. Love, as William puts it, is a
- [A Short Blog](https://newclairvaux.org/a-short-blog/) - Friends, a short post to share- Heaven can be defined in only two letters: "us" Hell can also be defined in only two letters: "me" Reflect on this, then guide your life by it. With Love, Br. Christopher and your brothers of New Clairvaux
- [A Little Life Lesson](https://newclairvaux.org/a-little-life-lesson/) - FACEBOOK FRIDAY- A little lesson from life in the monastery- At a Saturday morning Mass some years ago, the brother assigned to read the Scripture passages forgot to recite the Responsorial Psalm after the first reading and promptly sat back down at his place in choir. Adjusting to the situation, the lead cantor speedily decided
- [Why Cloister?](https://newclairvaux.org/why-cloister/) - Br. Christopher responds to the question, Why do cloistered monks vow to live out their whole lives within the monastery and not to leave?: “To paraphrase St. Benedict, the place in which we monks engage in the spiritual combat, our battlefield, is the enclosure of the monastery and stability in the community. Some folks may
- [The Two Hearts United](https://newclairvaux.org/the-two-hearts-united/) - Brother Christopher speaks on the Two Hearts: “Unquestionably, one of the most frequently recited prayers in the Catholic world is the ‘Hail Mary’. When we recite it though there is one phrase that tends to be overlooked that I would like to highlight here. It is “The Lord is with you”. What does this mean?
- [Experiencing The Trinity](https://newclairvaux.org/experiencing-the-trinity/) - Fr. Thomas speaks on how we can experience the Trinity in our daily life: “In John’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit, will speak what he hears and declare it to us. ‘Everything that the Father has is mine; for that reason, I told you that the Holy Spirit
- [Summer Celebrations](https://newclairvaux.org/summer-celebrations/) - Fr. Paul Mark on the coming summer celebrations: "The liturgical season of Easter concluded with the solemnity of Pentecost, AKA the nativity of the church. The day after Pentecost we celebrate Mary, Mother of the Church which inaugurates the return to Ordinary Time that began after the Baptism of the Lord but interrupted by the
- [A Singular Monk](https://newclairvaux.org/a-singular-monk/) - Fr. Placid talks to us about a singular monk: “In Saint Bernard of Clairvaux's Steps of Humility and the Degrees of Pride, the fifth degree of Pride is called ‘singularity’. It is the opposite of the eighth step of Humility: "a monk does only what is endorsed by the common rule of the monastery and
- [May Memories](https://newclairvaux.org/may-memories/) - A May sharing by Father Paul Mark Schwan: "The month of May has arrived. Memories from childhood flood my mind of the close of the school year, a flurry of outdoor activities to clean flowerbeds, prepare the vegetable garden for planting, work the fields, plant the crops, and watch the cows as they calved. I
- [Divine Mercy Enters Through Locked Doors](https://newclairvaux.org/divine-mercy-enters-through-locked-doors/) - There is an intimate connection between the Divine Mercy devotion and Image and the Mercy Sunday Gospel reading (Jn 20:19-21). In the Mercy Image, Jesus is pictured as standing in front of a locked door. In the Gospel we also heard that “on the evening of that first day of the week, the doors were
- [Behold The Standard Of The King](https://newclairvaux.org/behold-the-standard-of-the-king/) - From the Latin Hymn 'Vexilla Regis Prodeunt', which we sing at Vespers during Holy Week: Hail, holy altar, victim hail, for all the glory of that cross; by which Life chose and welcomed death, and dying gave us life once more. Hail, Holy Cross, our only hope, wash all our guilt and crimes away; increase
- [Joyful Penitence](https://newclairvaux.org/joyful-penitence/) - Brother Christopher shares on Joyful Penitence: “One of the ways the Constitution of our Order describes our Trappist-Cistercian life is one of “joyful penitence”. Usually people do not immediately associate penance with joy! Penance, self-denial, and mortifications may be more readily associated with sorrow and pain and seen as a burden to be avoided, or
- [Great Sign Of Love](https://newclairvaux.org/great-sign-of-love/) - As we continue Lent, I would like once again to share with you one of my favorite stories on forgiveness— An older man was sitting comfortably in the commuter train quietly reading his morning newspaper when he felt a sudden tap on his shoulder, and turned to see a young man who had gently scooted
- [Monastic Meditation](https://newclairvaux.org/monastic-meditation/) - A sharing from Fr. Thomas on a form of monastic meditation very appropriate for Lent: "Back in 1952 as a novice in the Abbey of Gethsemani, I first came to hear of the monastic bishop, Isaac of Nineveh (c 613 – c 700). Since then, I’ve dipped into Isaac from time to time. He speaks
- [A Message Of Importance](https://newclairvaux.org/a-message-of-importance/) - A message of Importance from Br. Christopher: “Do not put a limit on the importance of each little act, each little prayer. We have the temptation to succumb to a human way of thinking about prayer: that a little cause equals a little effect. However in prayer this is not true. The effect is measured

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