Essential Reading

I was asked recently by one of the men considering religious life here at the Archabbey for some good reading material about Monastic Life here at St. Vincent.  I think one of the essential documents for anyone considering our way of life is the Consitutions and Directory of our Congregation (The American Cassinese Congregation founded by Archabbot Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B.)  You can read this document online by clicking here.  I will also place a link to it on one of our side panels.  I would also recommend Vita Consecrata by Pope John Paul II, the Catechism of the Catholic Churches writings on the Consecrated Life, as well as a great little book on religious life including: "Come and See" by Rev. John A. Hardon, SJ .  I would also recommend some timeless classics such as "Christ, the ideal of the monk" by Blessed Columba Marmion, OSB which can be found online by googling the title and of course the Holy Rule of St. Benedict.

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Today, I was informed by one of our readers that our blog site has been nominated in the 2009 Blogger's Choice Awards under the best designed blog and best religion blog category. Although this blog was not created to compete in contests (as you know this blog is for young people discerning Benedictine life) I must admit that it is quite a humbling experience for our blog to be nominated in this competition. I would ask that you please take a moment to register and vote for our blog for the sole purpose that it will raise awareness for what this blog is for (promoting vocations to the Holy Catholic Church). Just click on the graphic above or on the side and help get the word out about SVAmonks.

What Monks Do

Chant Mass

If your passing through the area (Latrobe, PA) and are in need of a church for Sunday morning Holy Mass, please join the Benedictine Monks of St. Vincent Archabbey for our Sunday morning Gregorian Chant Mass in the Archabbey Basilica.  The Monastic Schola under the direction of Fr. Stephen Concordia, OSB beautifully chants the Novus Ordo Mass in praise of our Lord Jesus Christ who we know is present in the bread and wine offered by the priest at the altar of sacrifice.  Holy Mass is celebrated each Sunday morning at 7:30 AM following the monks recitation of vigils and lauds.  Hope to see you there.

Check out a great Article on St. Vincent

Check out this great article by Theresa Schwab on the Benedictine Monks of St. Vincent Archabbey.  Click here