Abbot Philip Lawrence, O.S.B., announced the Christmas schedule for the Monastery of Christ in the Desert.
On Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, Solemn Vigils of Christmas will be held in the church at 10:20 pm, followed by Christmas Mass at midnight. Afterwards a breakfast is available for monks, guests, and visitors.
On Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, Lauds will be prayed in the church at 8:30 am, followed by Mass during the day at 11:00 am. Solemn Vespers is at 5:00 pm.
On Saturday, December 26, there will be Mass at 9:15 am. Also, on Sunday, December 27, Mass will be offered at 9:15 am.
The Abbot and the monastic community cordially invite the public to attend any or all of these liturgies for the four days from Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, December 27.