(Sermons 47-66) Trans. Immersed in this eternal rhythm, the monk echoes the bride: I sleep but my heart keeps watch (Song of Songs 5:2). The change has its roots in a conflict that began two years ago, when People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, known as PETA, launched a campaign to force Mepkin's monks to shut down their. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1979. Only two roads are open to the public: the main road which runs from the entrance to the public gardens, and the road which leads to the Reception Center & Store. Their hearts thus prepared after the half hour of meditation, the monks spend the next hour or so in lectio divina (sacred reading). Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1976. Access to the Abbey church is by guided tour only. In January 2007, a PETA investigation found that the abbey's hens endure constant abuse for almost two years before they are killed. Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. New York: Fordham University Press, 1961. Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. Thank you for your understanding of this very sensitive situation. You have to visit to really capture all that this site has to offer. There are very few opportunities to participate in the life of monks; Mepkin Abbey is one of those! Please stay on these two roads. It can be an extremely spiritual experience to be surrounded by nothing but the rustling wind through leaves, the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of salty air wafting around you. Spencer, MA: Cistercian Publications, 1971. Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. Nivard Kinsella, OCSO. Photographs by Michael Mauney. He approaches the Word not as one trying to extract information, but as one who stands ready to be challenged and formed by the Word. As the tower bell sounds to proclaim to the slumbering world the beginning of the monastic night-watch, the monks stand in anticipation of the coming of Christ in time and in their hearts. Upon arrival, please check in at the Reception Center/Gift Shop. Led by a monk, a gerontologist, and two other skilled team members, the retreat begins on Fri- day at 2:00 PM and closes at 2:00 PM the following Monday; or at 2:00 PM on Monday through 2:00 PM on Thursday for mid-week retreats. New York: Paulist Press, 1985. Aspects of the Monastic Calling. Washington, DC: Cistercian Publications, 1974. At the end of the morning work period, the monks return to the monastery, clean up, and prepare themselves for the Little Hour of Sext, or Midday prayer. Thank you! After a light supper, the monks may take a walk among the fleeting silent shafts. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, vol. Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM. Baltimore, MD: Helicon, 1962. At the conclusion of Vigils, replete with the images of the Psalms, the monks spend a half hour in meditation. The Shop also offers select books, tapes, religious articles, icons, candles, and other specialty gift items. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store Advance reservations are required as is prior notice of cancellation. The rhythm of prayer is taken up again. New York: Dutton, 1923. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Sundays from 1 4 p.m. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Times shown in timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada), Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 1-5, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, May 5-8, 2023, Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 8-12, 2023, NO PUBLIC BOOKINGS - Friday-Monday, May 12-15, 2023, Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 15-19, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, May 19-22, 2023, Directed Ignatian Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 22-26, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, May 26-29, 2023, Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 29-June 2, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, June 2-5, 2023, Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, June 5-9, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, June 9-12, 2023, Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, June 12-16, 2023, Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, June 16-19, 2023, Seven Day Directed Ignatian Retreat - Monday-Monday, June 19-26, 2023, NO PUBLIC BOOKINGS-Monastic Institute, June 26-July 31, 2023. Mepkin Abbeys gardens are open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Mepkin Abbey gate is open from 6am-6pm. A guest to Mepkin Abbey spends time in the African American Cemetery in Moncks Corner on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. All meals are taken in silence, an important part of the monastic tradition. No reservations are required for individual visitors. Guerric, John and Judith Byrnes, and Jonathan Wright, Oct. 9-12 Sacred Masculine Retreat: Toward a Male Spirituality With Fr. London: Sheed and Ward, 1976. Cistercian Studies 16. Its position at the middle of the day provides a pause to rest and reflect on what has happened thus far. At 4:20 AM, the community gathers in the Abbey Church for the hour of Vigils. M. Monica Wagner. (843) 761 - 8509 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Click here to book a retreat: Book a Retreat Vincent Pizzuto, June 19 Public Lecture Becoming a Contemplative Community, June 26-29 Urban Contemplatives Retreat with Will Bryant and Barbara Pendergrast, Aug. 7-10 Advanced Elder Retreat: Stories of the Second Half of Life, Aug. 10-14 Wisdom of the Mystics Retreat with Carl McColman, Aug. 24-28 Advanced Enneagram Retreat with Dr. Christine King, Sept. 7-11 Ignatian Retreat with Kathy Tosney and Fr. Mepkin Abbey is open to the public as follows: Mepkin Abbey's gardens are open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mepkin appreciates and welcomes visitors and is delighted to share the life and work of Monks who reside there as well as the many other operations and events that occur at the Abbey. (Treatises I) Trans. Vespers: 6-6:30 PM Gift Shop | Tues Sat: 9AM 4PM Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1994. For a registration form contact Fr. London: Mowbrays, 1975. phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store email: Mepkinstore@gmail.com Gardens Gardens | 9AM - 6PM Every Day NO DOGS ALLOWED Important Information COVID-19 Closure Notice (click) Prayer Schedule Vigils: 4:00 AM - 4:40 AM Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Vespers: 6-6:30 PM Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Sundays- same, except no Terce: Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Trans. Work ends at 11:30. Start time: Check availability. Pachomian Koinonia. Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Hubert Hoskins. Joe Tedesco. To maintain their lives of prayer, silence, privacy and solitude, the monks have a few important requests of all visitors: Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. Cistercian Fathers Series 8. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. At the conclusion of the hour of Lauds, breakfast is available. After None, there is time for a short siesta. The current world situation involving variants to Covid, makes this imperative for us, especially since the development of the variant in the States is rising. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1990. The Mystical Theology of St. Bernard. Dialogues. To maintain their lives of prayer, silence, privacy and solitude, the monks have a few important requests of all visitors: Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. Check out is by 9 a.m. -Grand Silence Ends- To maintain their lives of prayer, silence, privacy and solitude, the monks have a few important requests of all visitors: Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. During the Thirty Years' War, the monastery buildings were burnt to the ground by Swedish troops in 1632. Armand Veilleux, OCSO. Hilary Costello and Eoin de Bhaldraithe. Coordinates: 337N 7957W Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist monastery in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Trans. Teach Us to Pray: Learning a Little about God. Located about 45. Cistercian Fathers Series 17. .av_font_icon.av-js7ruq5v-543682e18588060c4cfa95ae87281cf8 .av-icon-char{ Food is being prepared and cooked for the twenty-one monks and the guests on retreat. At 4:20 AM, the community gathers in the Abbey Church for the hour of Vigils. Individual or private retreats offer retreatants the opportunity to set their own retreat format, emphasizing silence, personal prayer, and reflection. Guerric, June 15-19 Contemplating Christ Retreat with Fr. Schwangau is a tiny suburb of Fssen and it is a region that has been favored by the Bavarian kings for centuries. The common meal has a sacramental character. Athirst for God: Spiritual Desire in Bernard of Clairvauxs Sermon on the Song of Songs. Robert C. Gregg. The light of the Sun of Justice discloses our thoughts and actions. To maintain their lives of prayer, silence, privacy and solitude, the monks have a few important requests of all visitors: Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. MEPKIN ABBEY CRECHE FESTIVAL: Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd., 5 miles off SC Route 402 southeast of Moncks Corner, S.C., http://mepkinabbey.org or 843-761-8509. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Vespers: 6-6:30 PM This retreat will introduce several core monastic practices that can be adapted to the life of a layperson as he or she becomes more contemplative in their own surroundings. Ascetical Works. Cistercian Studies 54. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM 12:00 PM | Mid-Day Prayer, followed by Dinner and None A path has been designated for visitors to see the Church and the library while on tour. Here is a schedule of the retreats being offered at Mepkin Abbey this year. Chanting the same two Psalms each evening allows these words to arise out of the heart of the monk, out of the very being of the monastic community. The Mepkin Abbey gate is open from 6am-6pm. Vol. The Life of Saint Benedict. Before this days beginning, the monks awakened from nights deep darkness to chant the Psalms. Evagrius Ponticus: The Praktikos: Chapters on Prayer. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1989. (843) 761 8509 The monastery is located on the Cooper River, just outside of Charleston, SC, and includes several miles of river front and about 3,000 acres of beautifully preserved and maintained woodland and farmland. Only two roads are open to the public: the main road which runs from the entrance to the public gardens, and the road which leads to the Reception Center & Store. Pastoral Care. Gift Shop | Tues Sat: 9AM 4PM The monk ponders attentively Gods Word in the Sacred Scriptures. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Many retreatants tell us they were reluctant about experiencing a silent environment but were so glad they did. The rest of the days usually are spent on things like reading, walking the beautiful grounds, journaling, and reflecting. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1988. Directed retreats on specific topics are offered as well. You can take a self-guided tour of the gardens Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1994. Mepkin retreatants are welcome to observe the Liturgy of the Hours with the monks, joining in worship and prayer at all seven daily services in the Abbey Church, beginning with Lauds at 3:20. Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM. Mass: 10:00 AM Hilary Costello, OCSO, and John Morson, OCSO. Living according to the Rule of St. Benedict, the monks offer hospitality to strangers. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1949. Guerric, Margaret Hagood, Pedro Garcia, and Cara Cotter, May 11-15 Initial Elder Eldering Retreat with Fr. Lowest price guarantee Reserve now & pay laterFree cancellation. And jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. Ed. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Chitty, Derwas, J. Colm Luibheid. Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM They are also given the opportunity to join a Zip Code Contemplation Group, which meets regularly online, to help keep the Mepkin experience alive for them. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1982. On days when classes meet, the work of the monks in formation ends at 3:00 PM, so that they may do final preparations for their classes. Mass: 10:00 AM Married couples or those traveling together may be accommodated in adjoining rooms. Learn More. This access is limited because the church is in the monastic enclosure, the heart of the monastery. How is it cultivated? New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969. The retreat will help participants answer the questions: What is a contemplative experience? Joe Tedesco. Cistercian Studies 4. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Come relax as you delve deep into the rich information that packs our pages. Commentary by Adalbert de Vog. The mood is one of praise for Christs victory over the shadow of death, and anticipation of this days encounters with Christ. Retreats include lodging and all meals. 5:30 AM | Breakfast available Trans. Booking for the 2023 Crche Festival Begins October 1, 2023. After Terce, the monks assemble in the Chapter Room, the community meeting room adjacent to the Church, where daily work is assigned. Timothy Fry, OSB. Cistercian Fathers Series 7. The abbey is located near Moncks Corner, at the junction of the two forks of the Cooper River northwest of Charleston, and is located in the Diocese of Charleston . The monks of Mepkin rise in darkness. At days end, their last words are for the grace of a quiet night and a peaceful death. In this series, we will be exploring some of the ways that the monks of Mepkin Abbey pray and inviting you to participate with us, if you feel called, in some or all of them. If you have specific prayer requests, please send them to me at. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. We have taken this very difficult action on the advice of professionals in order to protect both the monks and our visitors from the COVID-19 virus. Guerric assisted by a team of other experienced Spiritual Mentors will explore a structure to enable the contemplative life lived in the monastery to take root beyond its walls. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. Dates not mentioned are reserved for folks who wish to make a private or individual retreat (unless the monastery has reserved them for other purposes.) As the creatures of the surrounding wood and water rise from their rest, the monks stand poised on the pointe vierge (the virginal point of the day) waiting to be called to praise. Access to the Abbey church is by guided tour only. The Liturgical Sermons: Vol. We are unable to provide transportation, but ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft service the trip to the abbey. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store Dates not mentioned are reserved for folks who wish to make a private or individual retreat (unless the monastery has reserved them for other purposes.) Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM 2007 - The grounds of Mepkin Abbey are open to the public at certain . Gift Shop | Tues Sat: 9AM 4PM The Hours are those fixed times during the day and night when the monks gather to give voice to that inner song of Gods praise found in every human heart. While Mepkin Abbey has limited access to visitors, we want to support our friends and benefactors, many of whom find their horizons reduced to the confines of their living spaces, by providing some reflections, ideas and news to help you navigate these very trying times. They might stay only a few minutes or they may walk the Gardens leisurely and remain for an hour or more. To this woman, mother, and disciple of Christ, the monks bid their nightly greeting and farewell, praying that she may lead them to see the blessed fruit of her womb, Jesus. Beside the opportunity to pray with the monks, our retreat center offers the space and an incredible landscape that fosters the silence and solitude to come home to ones truest self. Cistercian Fathers Series 40. Most retreatants join the monks for their seven daily prayer services and for meals. Trans. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. New York: Paulist Press, 1980. The ground of the heart is plowed and the seed of the Word is sown. Prior to the meeting, each participant listens to an audio presentation or reads a selection on a pre-selected topic. line-height:20px; On Precept and Dispensation. III: Instructions, Letters, and Other Writings of St. Pachomius and His Disciples. Duration: 8-10 hours. According to the monastic tradition expressed in the Rule, the refectory is seen as parallel to the Church, where the Eucharist is celebrated. Christ, the Ideal of the Monk. The cloister is the Brothers home. Please stay on these two roads. per group (up to 3) Check availability. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM If you are in a financial position, please consider making a donation to Mepkin to help us sustain our life of prayer. 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road (Sermons 1-20) Trans. Sundays same, except no Terce: The Life of Anthony and the Letter to Marcellinus. Spencer, MA: Cistercian Publications, 1971. Trans. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. During the main meal at noon a book is read aloud by one of the monks for the benefit of all. Cistercian Studies Series 53. Learn More. Trans. Through this never-ending rhythm of daily, weekly, monthly, yearly prayer, the monk is transformed, little by little, and becomes a living praise to Gods grace and mercy. They share our life of prayer, work . One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek, to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Inspiring but also challenging words if we really take them in. 1:45-3:30 PM | Afternoon Work Period Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1980. Hilary Costello, OCSO, and John Morson, OCSO. Trans. Catharine Misrahi. . Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM It can be an extremely spiritual experience to be surrounded by nothing but the rustling wind through leaves, the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of salty air wafting around you. As St. Benedict writes: When they live by the labor of their hands, then they are truly monks (Rule 48:8). Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM Most will be occupied on the mushroom farm in some manner. } Sundays same, except no Terce: Through personal reflection and hearing the experiences of others at a similar place in their lives, participants have the opportunity to view aging as a natural part of livinga blessing and gift from God. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM But darkness is a friend of the monk, a great presence stirring beside him. Joe Tedesco. 5-5:30 PM | Supper 5-6 PM | Vespers & Benediction, followed by supper. A few may have quietly awakened earlier in order to sink themselves into the still and fertile silence, where prayer is born. Vol. As we continue to navigate these very difficult times, please know that our friends, neighbors, benefactors and the community are in our daily prayers. Mirror of Charity. Mepkin Abbey. While Trappists are an order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. Cistercian Studies 120. While silence is not required in its entirety, most find this to be one of the best takeaways from retreat and we ask that all retreatants are respectful of the Monks and other retreatants; if speaking is necessary, please do so as quietly as possible. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. At Vespers, all that has been given is now brought before God. II. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek, to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Inspiring but also challenging words if we really take them in. The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great through the 12th Century. 3:40 AM | Rise Patrick Hart. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. What do people who make retreats at Mepkin experience? Like deep-sea divers the brothers immerse themselves in the chanting of the Psalms. Food is being prepared and cooked for the twenty-one monks and the guests on retreat. and want to take time away to decide their next steps. Only two roads are open to the public: the main road which runs from the entrance to the public gardens, and the road which leads to the Reception Center & Store. Mepkin Abbey is home to the St. Francis Retreat Center, which provides an atmosphere of respite and solitude for those who care to share in our prayer life, menu, and the awesome landscape of the monastery. Like Sext and None, Terce is designated a Little Hour because of its brevity in comparison to Lauds and Vespers. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1997. Trans. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. Through the voice of the psalmist the Lord responds: With length of life I will content him; I shall let him see my saving power (Psalm 91:16). Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Mepkin Abbey, the Cistercian monastery on the banks of the upper Cooper River in Berkeley County, is dedicating its new columbarium next month. To book a retreat, click here, Feb. 21-24 Initial Enneagram Retreat with Dr. Christine King, March 11 Mini Lenten Retreat with Sr. Vol. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM bahn.com - travel and mobility portal: information, train tickets, online tickets, regional day tickets, affordable offers for rail travel and city breaks. Welcoming retreatants is part of the monks commitment to welcoming the stranger and one would welcome Christ. Kilian Walsh, OCSO, and Irene M. Edmonds. Cistercian Fathers Series 12. We do not provide an option to turn off essential cookies because they are required to deliver security and enable core site functionality. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM His heart enters into a dialogue with the heart of God. Learn More, The monks of Mepkin rise in darkness. While Trappists are an order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. Christian Monasticism. Guerric, Kathy Tosney, Lyndall Hare, and Mary McNamara, March 27-30 Centering Prayer Retreat with Fr. All of these tasks can provide opportunity for quiet simple prayer. 11. -Grand Silence Begins- Carried through this day by faith, hope, and love, he now waits for the dawning of the day that will have no end. 10:00 AM | Eucharist Ancient Christian Writers (ACW) 26. Toward God: The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer. (Sermons 21-46) Trans. .av_font_icon.av-js7ruq5v-ba8a02887e7fff03068ed916a24ed508 .av-icon-char{ In the fading light of day, the monks relinquish the days busyness in order to enter into the descending silence. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Upon arrival, please check in at the Reception Center/Gift Shop. One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek, to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Inspiring but also challenging words if we really take them in. Driscoll, Jeremy, OSB. After Vespers, the remainder of the day may be given to personal prayer or light reading. New York: Paulist Press, 1957. For more family-friendly things to do around the Lowcountry, . Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Liguori, MO: Triumph Books, 1996. Most come for spiritual renewal and renourishment. The sun hangs motionless on the horizon, unwilling to give way to the impending darkness. In her dark hour of the angels visitation, she responded Fiat, be it done unto me. On the Song of Songs I. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Mary Eugenia Laker, SSND. email: Mepkinstore@gmail.com, Vigils: 4:00 AM 4:40 AM Trappist: Living in the Land of Desire. Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. The Steps of Humility and Pride. St. Louis: Herder, 1952. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. Edgar C.S.Gibson. fax: 843-761-6719, Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek, to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Inspiring but also challenging words if we really take them in. Cistercian Fathers Series 32. It is serene and has beautiful gardens, a gift shop, chapels and is the home of area Monks. Living according to the Rule of St. Benedict, the monks offer hospitality to strangers. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store email: Mepkinstore@gmail.com Gardens Gardens | 9AM - 6PM Every Day NO DOGS ALLOWED Important Information COVID-19 Closure Notice (click) Prayer Schedule Vigils: 4:00 AM - 4:40 AM Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Vespers: 6-6:30 PM Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Sundays- same, except no Terce: Group retreats are also offered around such themes as Initial Retreats for Elders, Care for Caregivers Retreats, Urban Contemplatives Retreats, Contemplative Retreats and other themed retreats. The Zip Code Contemplation (ZCC) program invites prior retreatants to stay connected with Mepkin Abbey and engage with others to deepen the contemplative dimension of their lives. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Trans. The Retreat Center has a common area with a small library, kitchen, and a chapel. If affords an opportunity to examine where they are physically, and emotionally in that role, and how they may garner strength and fortitude to continue on this challenging journey. font-size:20px;
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