Normal Daily Schedule --
the Horarium
The proper balance between prayer and work is characteristic of a monk's life. The horarium provides the beam for this balance. The common daily exercises insure good order in the community and allow the monk to use his time well. Fidelity to the horarium is a discipline that frees the monk from the extremes of over-exertion and idleness.
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Guests are welcome to join the community at our celebrations of the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist.
5:30 am Rising Bell
6:00 am Vigils in Church
6:35-7:15 Breakfast, Silence and Lectio
7:15 am Lauds in Church
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Work Period
12:05 pm Midday Prayer in Church
12:15 – 12:45 pm Lunch
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Work Period
5:00 pm Eucharist in Church
5:45 pm Dinner followed by Recreation
6:45 pm Vespers in Church
6:30 am Breakfast
6:45 am Rising Bell
7:15 am Lauds in Church
8:00 am Eucharist in Church
11:30 am Midday Prayer in Church
11:45 am Lunch
5:00 pm Vespers in Church
5:45 pm Dinner followed by Recreation
6:45 pm Office of Readings in Church
6:45 am Rising Bell
7:15 am Lauds in Church
7:45 am Breakfast
10:30 am Eucharist in Church
11:45 am Lunch
5:00 pm Solemn Vespers in Church
5:30 pm Dinner followed by Recreation
7:00 pm Compline in Church (In the Community Room during summer)
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