Throughout history, the faithful have turned to St. Michael the Archangel,in times of great darkness. Today, as we face unprecedented spiritual battles, we are issuing a solemn call to unite in a powerful act of spiritual warfare. Join us:
Our hearts are broken at the unspeakable tragedy that has occured in our canyon community. For decades, our neighbors down the hill at Cook’s Corner have been more like family than neighbors. We pray for God’s loving mercy on the victims who lost their lives a few hours ago.
A heartfelt thank you to
@jordanbpeterson
and his wife Tammy for visiting the Abbey and sharing their profound insights on how self-sacrifice, community, and purposeful living are at the heart of Abbey life. Watch the conversation on the Abbot’s Circle!”
In this exclusive Abbot’s Circle interview with
@cardinalrlburke
, we spoke with His Eminence about his own path to the priesthood and heard his thoughts on the eternal importance of the priesthood in our times.
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This
#Lent
, the Norbertine canons of St. Michael's Abbey invite you to join them for
#AdCenamAgni
, a virtual Lenten retreat from the Abbot's Circle. Sign up to journey with us towards the wedding feast of the Lamb!
To sign up or learn more:
St. Augustine was born at Tagaste in Africa on November 13, 354. After a stormy youth, unsettled both in morals and belief, he was converted to the faith in the year 387 and was baptized by St. Ambrose of Milan....
Fr. Sebastian Walshe and Fr. Ambrose Criste present the essentials of the Faith which every catholic ought to know.
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Join Fr. Hugh Barbour as he dives into sacred works of art, helping us to see anew the edifying beauty that these masterpieces offer.
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The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of St. Peter Claver recognized our confrere Fr. Claude Williams at their 14th annual awards ceremony.
Fr. Claude received the award in gratitude for his priestly ministry to African American Catholics in California and throughout the country.
The Abbot’s Circle is featuring an exclusive series on Marian doctrine for the month of May. You won’t want to miss this! Sign up to the Abbot’s Circle to get notified about the weekly video release dates.
In this new video, The Face of Christ in Me, our two newly ordained priests reflect on their journey to the priesthood and what this special day was like for them
Each episode of the new series focuses on one of the Apostles and delves into his life, faith, and influence on the world after Pentecost. via
@OOC
Catholic News
How is it that those who strive to advance on the path of holiness often find themselves very sorely tempted—tempted to sin, tempted to discouragement, tempted to wonder if they’re pleasing God at all when they find themselves so sorely tried?
Now that Lent is underway, we Norbertine Canons, and all of you who are joining us in our virtual program, have penance especially on our minds. Our Lord invites us to keep the Cross, that supreme sign of His perfect penance, especially before our eyes.
"Consider joining our new Abbot's Circle, a faith-filled digital community!
Here's what one member shared about her experience:
“The Abbot’s Circle offers a unique opportunity for Catholics like me to connect with a community of priests, to...
Allegri's Miserere is one of the most famous and most beautiful pieces of sacred music ever composed. It is a song of great sorrow and an appeal to God's mercy: poignant at any season of Life, but especially during
#Lent
.
Thank you
@jordanbpeterson
and
@Tammy1Peterson
for your visit and the meaningful conversation which resonated deeply with our community. We are praying for you both.
In conversation with the monks at St. Michael's Abbey
Accompanied by
@Tammy1Peterson
Thank you gentlemen for the hospitality
It was a pleasure and a privilege
To many non-Christian people, walking into a Catholic Church and seeing a nearly naked man on the cross dying can be a startling experience. And to be honest, the message of the cross is foolishness -- that is, to those who are perishing, but to us who...
Final words - everybody should visit the Norbertine Canons Regular in St. Michael's Abbey.
Beautifully situated in peaceful hills of Orange County, beautiful church & liturgy (and great rooms for a quiet retreat).
And 100 Norbertines! (below is just a small part)
Fr. Ambrose Criste sits down with Fr. Claude Williams to explore how living the Norbertine charism—rooted in Eucharistic devotion and communal life—translates into vibrant parish ministry.
"In today’s world, where secular concerns often overshadow the spiritual, it is crucial that we reclaim our complete Catholic identity with the spirit of authentic Catholic celebration."
On this feast of All Saints, to thank our followers, benefactors and supporters, we are extremely excited to announce the official launch of the Abbots Circle! In the tradition of an ancient monastic library but...
Lent is just two days away! You can still sign up for our Ad Cenam Agni Lenten program to access our daily reflections, videos, chants, and livestreams!
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On this feast of St. Valentine, let's keep in mind that true love calls us to give of ourselves.
WATCH this beautiful story from our City of Saints series featuring Fr. Norbert shows us a powerful example of how to love in every way.
"When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child
she gave birth to a son.
Her neighbors and relatives heard
that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her,
and they rejoiced with her." - Luke 1:57-66
“Like soldiers preparing for battle, we need to approach this coming Lenten season with a proper knowledge of our strengths and our weaknesses and review our plan of attack.”
On this Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle, let's dive deeper into the history of our first Pope and the role he assumed, inspired by the Holy Spirit to take on the keys of the kingdom.
Here's an article to enrich your learning from The...
A blessed Advent to you! Begin your journey to Christmas in prayerful reflection with this beautiful album sung by our fathers entitled "Together on the Way" from our Abbot's Circle Digital Library....
“We adore you and we bless you, Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all the churches which are in the whole world, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.”
– Stations of the Cross
Join us for Holy Triduum. Click below to see our schedule.
"We are all in need of the love of a mother, and our Blessed Mother is the perfect example of someone who is loving, merciful, and constantly interceding for us." - Fr. Damien Giap. Let us celebrate...
What is the Mass? Watch this video from the Abbot's Circle library by Fr. Miguel Batres and dive deeper into the meaning of this great spiritual treasure we celebrate as Catholics.
During your summer travels, take time to lift your hearts to God as you explore and experience His wonderful creation up close. We hope you'll be inspired by this City of Saints episode.
"Advent is the time we dedicate to prepare for Christmas and the mystery of the Incarnation, God's greatest miracle. The Incarnation, at its most basic and profound level, is a love story. It is the love of an infinitely merciful...
Catholic News Service, one of the largest Catholic media platforms, recently published this story about our new Abbot's Circle Digital Library and now it's circulating to every diocese and archdiocese in the country. Here it is...
"Sufferings are a gift from God; all we have to do is unwrap them."
Check out this article on suffering with joy from our Abbot's Circle library from Fr. Maximilian Okapal, O.Praem.
"Every time our Lord called him, St. Andrew answered, Yes! He gave our Lord his all not just four times, but over and over again, evangelizing Scythia, then Ethiopia, then Achaia, and Nicaea. Finally he gave his ultimate and...
In this new year, let's challenge ourselves to remain steadfast in our faith and stand up for what's right like the Courageous Son from our City of Saints series featuring Fr. Charbel Grbavac, O.Praem....
In celebration of our founder, St. Norbert's feast day yesterday, we'd like to share a special City of Saints story about how he is still working miracles today -- nearly 900 years after he founded the Norbertines in 1121....