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Our Day

A Day in the Life

Our monastic day follows a rhythm of prayer, work, meals, and rest, structured around the ancient practice of the Divine Office.

5:00 AM

Rising

The day begins in silence as we prepare for morning prayer

5:30 AM

Lauds

Morning prayer - we greet the new day with psalms and hymns

6:30 AM

Holy Mass

The Eucharistic celebration, heart of our day

7:30 AM

Breakfast

Simple meal taken in silence with spiritual reading

8:30 AM

Work Period

Manual labor, crafts, gardening, or assigned duties

12:00 PM

Midday Prayer (Sext)

Brief prayer to sanctify the middle of the day

12:30 PM

Lunch

Main meal of the day, followed by brief recreation

2:00 PM

Lectio Divina

Sacred reading and personal prayer time

3:00 PM

Work Period

Continuation of morning work or study

6:00 PM

Vespers

Evening prayer - giving thanks for the day

6:45 PM

Dinner

Light evening meal

7:30 PM

Recreation

Community time or personal prayer

8:00 PM

Compline

Night prayer - entrusting ourselves to God's care

8:30 PM

Great Silence

Time for rest - silence maintained until morning

Note: The schedule may vary slightly on Sundays and major feast days. Visitors are welcome to join us for prayer times.