The monks of Mepkin rise in darkness. Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. Gift Shop | Tues Sat: 9AM 4PM Mass: 10:00 AM 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. We do not provide an option to turn off essential cookies because they are required to deliver security and enable core site functionality. God is in the darkness. The Growth of Mysticism: Gregory the Great through the 12th Century. Mass: 10:00 AM We are initiating this requirement to safeguard our vulnerable monastic community and all guests we come to Mepkin. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of American (CUA) Press, 1959. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Vol. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1994. Mepkin Abbey is located at 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM 7:30 AM | Eucharist, followed by 15 minutes thanksgiving The Liturgical Sermons: Vol. 1949 - The Luces donated a large part of the property to the Roman Catholic Church to be used by the Trappist Order's Gethsemani Abbey. 12:00 PM | Mid-Day Prayer, followed by Dinner and None Colm Luibheid. Cistercian Fathers Series 7. If you are in a financial position, please consider making a donation to Mepkin to help us sustain our life of prayer. Joe Tedesco. Athirst for God: Spiritual Desire in Bernard of Clairvauxs Sermon on the Song of Songs. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1988. Learn More. The Monastic Guest Program was born of a desire for men to live the monastic life for a longer period than the usual retreat. At 7:30 AM, the community assembles for the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist: the Mass. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1982. These cookies are essential to our website working properly. 1:45-3:30 PM | Afternoon Work Period The Rule insists that all the monks be present at the common table, and reprimands those who are late or careless concerning it. Cistercian Studies 76. God is the mystery to whom the monk entrusts his being in faith and in hope. And jalapeno in oil until onion is lightly browned. The Rule of Saint Benedict: A Doctrinal and Spiritual Commentary. Several days a week a community meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM. At Vespers, all that has been given is now brought before God. 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. Trans. (Sermons 67-86) Trans. Joe Tedesco. Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM. We offer an atmosphere of silence and solitude for those with us to come home to themselves and share in our prayer life, menu, and the awesome landscape of the monastery. The Ad Monachos of Evagrius Ponticus: Its Structure and a Select Commentary. Spiritual Friendship. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1990. [Much of Mertons vast output is still in print and readily available. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1979. Living according to the Rule of St. Benedict, the monks offer hospitality to strangers. Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist monastery in Berkeley County, South Carolina. We ask for strength and assistance for what lies ahead. Learn More. Hilary Costello and Eoin de Bhaldraithe. Twenty-nine monks of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) came from Gethsemani, Kentucky to found the Abbey. 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.) The lifestyle did take some getting used to at first. As the Brothers prepare to begin the work of the day, they call upon the Holy Spirit. After Terce, the monks assemble in the Chapter Room, the community meeting room adjacent to the Church, where daily work is assigned. Retreatants have access to Mepkins Clare Boothe Luces library on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to Noon. 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. A few may have quietly awakened earlier in order to sink themselves into the still and fertile silence, where prayer is born. (843) 761 8509 To book a retreat, click here, Feb. 21-24 Initial Enneagram Retreat with Dr. Christine King, March 11 Mini Lenten Retreat with Sr. Mepkin Abbey. Finally, weary from the days work and longing for the balm of sleep, the bell for Compline calls the community to gather for the closing prayer of the day. No reservations are required for individual visitors. Mepkins St. Francis Retreat Center offers the opportunity for retreatants to fully participate in all of the monks prayer services. email: Mepkinstore@gmail.com, Vigils: 4:00 AM 4:40 AM Mepkin is home to a community of cloistered monks who are part of the world-wide Trappist religious order. Armand Veilleux, OCSO. 5:30 AM | Breakfast available Thus Gods Word takes flesh in our human words so that we in turn might become the word of God. 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. Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Spiritual counseling and sacramental reconciliation (Confession) are available upon request. map & directions If you are in a financial position, please consider making a donation to Mepkin to help us sustain our life of prayer. The Monastery and Church will continue to be closed to all visitors (except during Church tours). Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America (CUA) Press, 1950. Armand Veilleux, OCSO. . and want to take time away to decide their next steps. Trans. II: Pachomian Chronicles and Rules. They might stay only a few minutes or they may walk the Gardens leisurely and remain for an hour or more. An individual retreat offers one the opportunity to set ones retreat format while emphasizing silence, personal prayer and reflection. Guerric, March 30-April 3 Ignatian Retreat with Kathy Tosney and Donna Meyer, April 24 Public Lecture-The Nature of Archetypes with Carole Pearson 2-4 pm, in the Library, April 24-27 Elder Retreat Who Are We Now?: Elders and Archetypes, May 4-8 Theme Retreat w/ Sr. Guerric, guerricheckel@gmail.com. Mepkin Abbey is located at 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road in Moncks Corner - just far enough of a journey to explore a day away from it all. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. $1,511.08. All of these tasks can provide opportunity for quiet simple prayer. 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. Mepkin Abbey, the Cistercian monastery on the banks of the upper Cooper River in Berkeley County, is dedicating its new columbarium next month. 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. Hubert Hoskins. Its position at the middle of the day provides a pause to rest and reflect on what has happened thus far. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. How is it cultivated? Further, labor strengthens the bonds of fraternal communion by sharing in a common task. Mepkin Abbey St. Francis Retreat Center 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 761-8509, Opt. New York: Paulist Press, 1957. While Trappists are an order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. People of all faiths as well as no faith, men and women, old and young ALL ARE WELCOMED here! 6:30-7:00 AM | Lauds Many retreatants tell us they were reluctant about experiencing a silent environment but were so glad they did. 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. Intended for all first-time participants, the Contemplative Eldering Retreat offers an environment for personal and spiritual growth. Spencer, MA: Cistercian Publications, 1970. Cistercian Fathers Series 4. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1997. Panorama of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle. Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Like deep-sea divers the brothers immerse themselves in the chanting of the Psalms. They ask that the same flood of holiness that filled those in the Upper Room, might inspire all that they think or do or say. email: Mepkinstore@gmail.com, Vigils: 4:00 AM 4:40 AM Cistercian Studies 47. Sundays same, except no Terce: Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1981. 2007 - The grounds of Mepkin Abbey are open to the public at certain . The framework which supports monastic prayer, the dialogue of listening and response, is the opus Dei or the Liturgy of the Hours. Reading Saint Benedict. The rest of the days usually are spent on things like reading, walking the beautiful grounds, journaling, and reflecting. The fruit of this encounter with grace is an awakening to the contemplative dimension of everyday living. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store However, to protect the monks, the Abbeys Church is closed to the public at this time. 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road Catharine Misrahi. Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. Gay Rowzie and Sr, Susan Schorsten, 10 am-3 pm (bring a bag lunch), March 16-20 Initial Elder Eldering Retreat with Fr. They appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the monastic community. Nourished and refreshed, the monks offer once again the work of their hands, the thoughts of their hearts, and the words of their mouths to God. Dialogues. Guerric, June 15-19 Contemplating Christ Retreat with Fr. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. If you are in a financial position, please consider making a donation to Mepkin to help us sustain our life of prayer. The ground of the heart is plowed and the seed of the Word is sown. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1992. Trans. The retreat concludes at 10:30 AM on Sunday or Thursday depending on which retreat you attend. Cistercian Fathers Series 40. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. and annotated Henry Davis, SJ. In the fading light of day, the monks relinquish the days busyness in order to enter into the descending silence. London: Sheed and Ward, 1976. Trans. Do I have to remain silent making a Retreat at Mepkin? 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 . 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. Come relax as you delve deep into the rich information that packs our pages. From the Abbey Church the community slowly proceeds to the refectory, the monastic dining room, for the midday meal, the one common meal of the day. Ed. line-height:20px; Rome: Studia Anselmiana 104 (1991). Retreatants are welcome to participate in the monks daily prayers services and Eucharist. Odo J. Zimmerman. 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. Guerric. 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. On the Song of Songs III. Come Experience the Life and Work of Monks Along the Beautiful Backdrop of the Cooper River! The bread and wine of the Eucharist, the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, is spiritual food for the journey. The Mepkin Abbey gate is open from 6am-6pm. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM phone: 843-761-8509 Timothy Fry, OSB. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Further, labor strengthens the bonds of fraternal communion by sharing in a common task. Advance reservations are required as is prior notice of cancellation. Retreatants donations are gratefully accepted and encouraged to help us continue our mission. Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. A few may have quietly awakened earlier in order to sink themselves into the still and fertile silence, where prayer is born. 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. Visitors are welcome at Mepkin Abbey, which is privately owned and is home for Trappist monks. fax: 843-761-6719, Niches in Mepkins Columbarium are available to the public. 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. Please stay on these two roads. Abbey of Gethsemani, 1975. 1 . In this light the monk sings in wonder: You have put into my heart a greater joy, than they have from abundance of corn and new wine (Psalm 4:8). The monk then has an interval during which he may tend to personal chores, read, or pray. The Retreat Center has a common area with a small library, kitchen, and a chapel. Retreatants may attend any and all prayer services in the Abbey Church and have a designated section in the monastic choir to accommodate them, if they so desire. M. Monica Wagner. Vespers: 6-6:30 PM Washington, DC: Cistercian Publications, 1974. Sundays same, except no Terce: Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM 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. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1990. Schedule; From 30 Apr 2023 April, 2023 28 Fri 3 days Individual Retreat - Friday-Monday, April 28-May 1, 2023 May 1 Mon 4 days Individual Retreat - Monday-Friday, May 1-5, 2023 . Access to the Abbey church is by guided tour only. Ascetical Works. Named after the friend and patron of Mepkin, the Library provides 11,000 sq. The Desert a City: Introduction to Egyptian and Palestinian Monasticism. It is Mary, woman of faith and Mother of God, who enfolds the monk in loving confidence. Jeremy Driscoll, OSB. 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. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. Kilian Walsh, OCSO, and Irene M. Edmonds. Classics of Western Spirituality (CWS). Advance reservations are required as is prior notice of cancellation. Cistercian Studies 54. Stir in tomatoes, beans, carrot, water, barbeque sauce, and chili powder. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store The majority of the day is spent in silence and enjoying the beautiful landscape surrounding the monastery. Trans. Schwangau is a tiny suburb of Fssen and it is a region that has been favored by the Bavarian kings for centuries. Trans. 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. Conrad Greenia, OCSO. Cistercian Fathers Series 32. (Sermons 47-66) Trans. Upon arrival, please check in at the Reception Center/Gift Shop. Retreatants are also invited to join the monks in their public prayer as often as desired. Hilary Costello, OCSO, and John Morson, OCSO. 7:30 PM | Compline Vespers & Benediction: 5-6 PM. Living according to the Rule of St. Benedict, the monks offer hospitality to strangers. Date of experience: June 2017 Ask 554yvonneb about Mepkin Abbey 2 Thank 554yvonneb .av_font_icon.av-js7ruq5v-79d91dabd0da5728d1183ef71ee979e5 .av-icon-char{ Neuschwanstein Castle is located in a small place called Schwangau in the very South of Germany close to the Austrian border and around 120 kilometers away from Munich. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Sundays same, except no Terce: All meals are taken in silence, and prayer begins and concludes this gathering. A book is read aloud by one of the monks for the benefit of all. The Minds Long Journey to the Holy Trinity: The Ad Monachos of Evagrius Ponticus. Learn More, The monks of Mepkin rise in darkness. The different hours of the day were more like moments which rooted the monks in the now of their day. Cistercian Studies Series 53. Fathers of the Church 9. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1976. Twelve people can be accommodated at any one time. Guidelines for Mystical Prayer. Guerric, Ray Horn, and Thomas Rini, Oct. 23-26 Centering Prayer Retreat with Fr. These retreats are scheduled from Monday afternoon to Friday morning and from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Wikipedia Photo: Race2Beach, CC BY-SA 4.0. Notable Places in the Area Tabo Church Church Photo: Ammodramus, CC0. Schedule From 30 Apr 2023 No events Times shown in timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) 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.) The Mepkin Abbey gate is open from 6am-6pm. On Precept and Dispensation. Photographs by Michael Mauney. 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. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. line-height:20px; Upon arrival, please check in at the Reception Center/Gift Shop. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store The Mystical Theology of St. Bernard. Check out is by 9 a.m. 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. Kilian Walsh, OCSO. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM Church Tours are given every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Silence, which is so very hard to find in our culture, is an important part of a Mepkin retreat and is practiced for most of the day. Each of us 16 retreatants had the option to participate in all or none of it. 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. Serves 4-5 } Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Pachomian Koinonia. We were given a schedule for Mass, prayer services and meals. Vespers: 6-6:30 PM Access to the Abbey church is by guided tour only. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. Many visitors tell us they were reluctant about experiencing a silent environment but were so glad they did. 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. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. ft. to house some 43,000 volumes on two floors. Cistercian Studies 77. Cistercian Studies 4. The Love of Learning and the Desire for God: A Study of Monastic Culture. Food is being prepared and cooked for the twenty-one monks and the guests on retreat. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969. While the Abbey is part of the order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. At the conclusion of Vigils, replete with the images of the Psalms, the monks spend a half hour in meditation. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1989. Brad Nettles/Staff Brad Nettles bnettles@postandcourier.com Subscribe. Mepkin Abbey is open to the public as follows: Please social distance in the Gardens, the Gift Shop and during Garden and Church Tours.

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