Abbot Philip Lawrence, O.S.B., and the monks of Christ in the Desert extend a cordial invitation and welcome to all who may come to pray with the community during these days of celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas).
Should weather come to be a concern for any of the following days, please consult the “Road Conditions” report on the home page of our website: www.christdesert.org
Saturday, December 24
6:30 am Morning Prayer follow by the Eucharist
4:00 pm First Vespers of Christmas (lighting the farolitos; guests are invited to help)
10:20 pm Solemn Vigils of Christmas
12:00 midnight Christmas Mass
Breakfast for All in Refectory
Sunday, December 25
8:30 am Lauds
Breakfast for All
11:00 am Mass during the Day
1:45 pm None
5:00 pm Solemn Vespers
Monday, December 26
6:00 am Morning Prayer
Breakfast for All
8:45 am Terce
9:15 am Mass for the Feast of Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
11:30 am Sext
4:00 pm None
5:30 pm Vespers
Tuesday, December 27
6:00 am Morning Prayer
Mass for the Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
11:30 am Sext
4:00 pm None
5:30 pm Vespers
The Abbot and Community extend special Christmas blessings to one and all! May we be joyful at the coming of Our Lord!