Trans. Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner offers sacred space for the weary soul It's best summed up in the slogan, "Be a monk for a month.". Cistercian Fathers Series 12. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 1982. While Trappists are an order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. Mepkin Abbey, the Cistercian monastery on the banks of the upper Cooper River in Berkeley County, is dedicating its new columbarium next month. Prayer Schedule. (Closed Monday), phone: 843-761-8509 ask for store M. Ambrose Conway, OCSO. 10:00 AM | Eucharist The sun hangs motionless on the horizon, unwilling to give way to the impending darkness. For more information on how we use cookies, or to change your cookie preferences, see our Cookie Policy. Mepkin Abbey: Hell for Chickens | PETA The Liturgical Sermons: Vol. At 7:30 AM, the community assembles for the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist: the Mass. Christian Monasticism. Please stay on these two roads. On the Song of Songs IV. Stop by the Reception center for a map of the Gardens and for any other information you may need. Kilian Walsh, OCSO, and Irene M. Edmonds. Upon arrival, please check in at the Reception Center/Gift Shop. Ages 0-120. The Retreat Center also offers public lectures from time to time on relevant themes as well as Zoom opportunities for special retreats or to access in person retreats. Retreatants are welcome to participate in the monks daily prayers services and Eucharist. The Golden Epistle: A Letter to the Brethren at Mont Dieu. Compline: 7:35-8:00 PM 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. Mass: 7:30-8:15 AM The fruit of this encounter with grace is an awakening to the contemplative dimension of everyday living. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. We do not provide an option to turn off essential cookies because they are required to deliver security and enable core site functionality. Petersham, MA: St. Bede Publications, 1993. Cistercian Studies 76. line-height:20px; Joe Tedesco. Cistercian Studies 54. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Immersed in this eternal rhythm, the monk echoes the bride: I sleep but my heart keeps watch (Song of Songs 5:2). 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. Ancient Christian Writers (ACW) 26. } On the Song of Songs I. Pastoral Care. Mepkin Abbey is open to the public as follows: Please social distance in the Gardens, the Gift Shop and during Garden and Church Tours. What do people who make retreats at Mepkin experience? Manger scenes highlight holiday season at SC abbey - NBC News Moncks Corner, SC 29461. New York: Dutton, 1923. Sundays same, except no Terce: This access is limited because the church is in the monastic enclosure, the heart of the monastery. font-size:20px; Westminster, MD: Newman Press, 1957. Gift Shop | Tues Sat: 9AM 4PM The dispute between PETA and the 59-year-old Mepkin Abbey began in February when an animal-rights activist went undercover at the monastery near Moncks Corner, capturing the egg operation on film. 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. All of these tasks can provide opportunity for quiet simple prayer. Trans. Trans. Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM Trans. Classics of Western Spirituality (CWS). Booking for the 2023 Crche Festival Begins October 1, 2023. 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. 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. Mepkin monks go from chickens to mushrooms - National Catholic Reporter 6-6:30 PM | Vespers Todonate online, click here, or you may send a check to Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Duration: 8-10 hours. (843) 761 - 8509 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Click here to book a retreat: Book a Retreat Like deep-sea divers the brothers immerse themselves in the chanting of the Psalms. While Trappists are an order in the Roman Catholic Church, everyone is welcome to visit and make Retreats here. Work ends at 11:30. 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 Cistercians: Ideals and Reality. If you are in a financial position, please consider making a donation to Mepkin to help us sustain our life of prayer. Gay Rowzie and Sr. Susan Schorsten: The Four Women Doctors of the Church, May 8-11 Midlife Transition Retreat with Fr. 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 Song of Songs: Commentary and Homilies. 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. John Eudes Bamberger. 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. Chicago: Franciscan Herald Press, 1975. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. Trans. .av_font_icon.av-js7ruq5v-ba8a02887e7fff03068ed916a24ed508 .av-icon-char{ Photographs by Michael Mauney. Guerric, Ray Horn, and Thomas Rini, Oct. 23-26 Centering Prayer Retreat with Fr. Guerric, John and Judith Byrnes, and Jonathan Wright, Oct. 9-12 Sacred Masculine Retreat: Toward a Male Spirituality With Fr. Monastic Guest Program - Mepkin Abbey Mid-Day Prayer: 12-12:10 PM 7:30 AM | Eucharist, followed by 15 minutes thanksgiving The Institutes and Conferences. Retreatants are provided three meals a day in the guest dining room, which is adjacent to the monks dining room. Cistercian Fathers Series 5. Conrad Greenia, OCSO. 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. Christ, the Life of the Soul. Come relax as you delve deep into the rich information that packs our pages. Mepkin Abbey St. Francis Retreat Center 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 761-8509, Opt. During the main meal at noon a book is read aloud by one of the monks for the benefit of all. Hilary Costello and Eoin de Bhaldraithe. Cistercian Fathers Series 32. III: Instructions, Letters, and Other Writings of St. Pachomius and His Disciples. This access is limited because the church is in the monastic enclosure, the heart of the monastery. St. Louis: Herder, 1952. Mushrooms and garden compost from the Abbeys farm, and candies, preserves and creamed honey from other Trappist Abbeys are available at the Reception Center Gift Shop. Upcoming Events at Mepkin Abbey - Booking by Bookwhen Cost: $5 per adult; children are free. 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. Its position at the middle of the day provides a pause to rest and reflect on what has happened thus far. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. His heart enters into a dialogue with the heart of God. After a light supper, the monks may take a walk among the fleeting silent shafts. .av_font_icon.av-js7ruq5v-79d91dabd0da5728d1183ef71ee979e5 .av-icon-char{ Lauds: 6:30-7 AM A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Trans. Spencer, MA: Cistercian Publications, 1971. At the conclusion of the hour of Lauds, breakfast is available. What Trappist Monks can Teach us about Effective COVID-19 Quarantining 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-4796 Save RamblingRoses Hendersonville, North Carolina 381 203 Take time to walk the labyrinth Review of Mepkin Abbey Reviewed June 11, 2013 A special quality permeates this beautiful setting on the Cooper River. A glimpse into monastic life at Mepkin Abbey with Fr. Cistercian Fathers Series 4. A path has been designated for visitors to see the Church and the library while on tour. Cistercian Fathers Series 8. Sundays same, except no Terce: ft. to house some 43,000 volumes on two floors. A few may have quietly awakened earlier in order to sink themselves into the still and fertile silence, where prayer is born. Anselm Hufstader, OSB. Spencer, MA: Cistercian Publications, 1972. Liturgy of the Hours - Mepkin Abbey Lauds: 6:30-7 AM Dialogues. The Mepkin Abbey gate is open from 6am-6pm. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones. Armand Veilleux, OCSO. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. 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. The Monastic Journey. Some men and women may wish to spend several nights in the St. Francis Retreat Center for the purpose of a spiritual retreat. 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. [Much of Mertons vast output is still in print and readily available. Gay Rowzie and Sr, Susan Schorsten, 10 am-3 pm (bring a bag lunch), March 16-20 Initial Elder Eldering Retreat with Fr. Sundays from 1 4 p.m. For the two hinge hours of the day, Lauds and Vespers, a response to the Scripture reading is sung, as is the Canticle of Zechariah at Lauds and the Canticle of Mary at Vespers. However, to protect the monks, the Abbeys Church is closed to the public at this time. Starting July 10th, all those who would like to register for a retreat at Mepkin Abbey must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19. Spiritual Mentoring for a 30-minute meeting with a monk and the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available. Trans.