A Cistercian monastic community in the heart of rural Leicestershire
Yet you, Lord, are our Father.
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
We are a contemplative Roman Catholic monastic community of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. We affirm a life of work and prayer; of radical discipleship and fidelity to the Gospel, the Rule of Saint Benedict and the Constitutions and Statutes of the Cistercian order.
“The grass withers, the flower fades;
but the word of our God will stand forever.”
Isaiah 40:8
Holy Mass
Monday-Saturday: 8.00 a.m.
Sundays: 9.00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Daily: 2.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
“If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21
‘Every monastery is to continue the tradition of welcoming guests and the needy as Christ according to local circumstances. Let those whom the providence of God has led to the monastery be received by the brothers with reverence and kindness but without allowing this service to impair monastic quiet.’
The Abbey Shop sells…
Our own Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale. Also, Fr Joseph’s Tynt Meadow Beer Bread – DIY bread-making kit (not ready-baked)
Pottery
A range of attractive and popular pottery made by the monks in the Abbey Pottery
Books
A large selection of Bibles, Missals, Theology, Spirituality, Books for Children, and a number of works authored by the monks, including Cistercian Studies.
You make the grass grow for the cattle and the plants to serve man’s needs, that he may bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer man’s heart.
Psalm 104
Beer should be liquid bread, not coloured water.
Belgian Trappist Saying
The Abbey Shop will be CLOSED from 12:00 – 14:30*
For the following dates:
Friday 11 September
Saturday 12 September
Monday 14 September
*Normal opening and closing time not affected.
The shop is now open. All are welcome.
CHURCH CLOSED
Due to the government’s advice, confirmed by our bishop, our church will now remain closed until further notice and the daily confessions will be suspended. Pope Francis gave this advice on 20th March for those unable to go to confession: “But many people today would tell me, ‘Father, where can I find a priest, a confessor, because I can’t leave the house? And I want to make peace with the Lord, I want him to embrace me, I want the Father’s embrace.'”
The pope said his response would be, “Do what the Catechism (of the Catholic Church) says. It is very clear: If you cannot find a priest to confess to, speak directly with God, your father, and tell him the truth. Say, ‘Lord, I did this, this, this. Forgive me,’ and ask for pardon with all your heart.”
Make an act of contrition, the pope said, and promise God, “‘I will go to confession afterward, but forgive me now.’ And immediately you will return to a state of grace with God.”
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, N. 1452, says: “When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called ‘perfect’ — contrition of charity. Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible.”
“As the catechism teaches,” Francis said, “you can draw near to God’s forgiveness without having a priest at hand. Think about it. This is the moment.”
SHOP CLOSED
In accordance with the government’s instructions our shop is now closed. We thank all our customers for their support and friendship and look forward to seeing you again once the restrictions are lifted.
Berhan Shekan is clothed and receives the name Br David. Please pray for his perseverance.
Fr Joseph Delargy has been elected abbot of our monastery. We ask for the prayers of all our visitors.
1st October 2019
Announcing the appointment of Dom Erik Varden Abbot of Mount St Bernard Abbey to the position of bishop-prelate of Trondheim, Norway, to take effect on 1st November.
Dom Erik announced his appointment during our community meeting this morning. The community are very sad at losing their abbot but wish him well in his new position.
http://press.vatican.va/…/…/pubblico/2019/10/01/191001a.html
5th March 2019
Br Robert’s First Profession of Vows
Daily Confession is extended beyond the Year of Mercy
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) available in the public church every day between 2.30pm and 3.00pm. Come and take advantage of the Lord’s forgiving mercy! This is an extension of our practice during the Year of Mercy due to popular request.