Holy Cross Monastery Discernment Video

[@brucemay4398]

I was 15 the first time I visited West Park. I made my 2nd retreat there almost 50 years later. It truly is a sacred space, surrounded by God’s handiwork. The view overlooking the Hudson River is breathtaking. And you get to see the Amtrak rolling up to Albany and then to its final stop, Toronto. I always compare Holy Cross to other monasteries I’ve visited and, so far, none can compare.

[@lorraineokie2054]

Pray 🙏 for our Charismatic Prayer Community as intercessors for our Parish Sick and Dying and our Parish Ministries to enrich Family and individual needs growth. Melbourne Florida SJE .

[@MrMack65]

So, I am Roman Catholic. I really enjoyed this video, and pray that the Holy Spirit continues to flourish in this community. The Spirit is with you all; I can see it on your faces. Thought I was called to monastic life, but it lead me into sadness and depression and physical illness. I guess when God says 'no', God means NO! I have healed after this conclusion was drawn, but I often wonder if God is leading me to being an actual hermit. Who knows? God will let me know when it is time. Peace, Love and Joy to you all.

[@bdelcourt]

Hello Just Me. We will hold you in prayer for discernment of your vocation. Come and visist us some day. Peace, Br. Bernard Delcourt, OHC

[@YahuahsRefiner]

Are you on that path now?

[@matijustus4774]

that is wonderful bro las our fr st benedict said let us be faithful to the end in this world of monasticism.

[@walterkeathley]

This is a beautiful video, I’m struggling in my spirit and looking for an anchor in the tempest. This helps me have some hope. Thanks for sharing.

[@mortalclown3812]

Hello, Walter ~ I am seeing this a year later and hope the path is better now., I like these all too rare glimpses into cloistered life - Protestant and Buddhist,, mostly :-) - to feel the vibes I associate with Christ consciousness. (That probably sounds weird, but hey; we're all one.) Wishing you peace across the miles. ♡

[@druidical]

Very nice video. I hope you get lots of vocations. seems like a great location for a monastery

[@lorraineokie2054]

Thank you 🙏 pray for Earth 🌎

[@ingenuity168]

I respect their way of life. They get true peace. Peace and shielded from the evils of the world.

[@kathyaraujo8303]

I have spent many a happy hour at the monasteries in West Park and Santa Barbara. I learned much about myself and a way of life that changed me forever. I treasure my Associates' cross because it reminds me of dear friends and the love I felt when I was among them. Love to you all.

[@stephanietanniss]

Brothers can you tell me how you chose the habit for your order?

[@bdelcourt]

Hello Stephanie. Our habit has been black early in our history. We chose white at a time when we had missions in Africa, as the white habit was somewhat cooler. Various Benedictine Orders have either black (the majority) or white habits. The habit is composed of an ample tunic, a long scapular and a belt. The life professed brothers also wear an ebony profession cross on their habit.

[@davidmaria4146]

@@bdelcourt San Benedict wrote a Rule for catholic not for protestant!!!!!

[@johnorem1915]

@ David Maria, St Benedict wrote the rule for monasteries, not the rule for Roman Catholic monasteries. Also, not all Christian monasteries follow Benedict’s rule

[@theuniversaltv6172]

Hi.. My name is Tejendra and I am from India... So I want to ask that to be prist what should I do...

[@ingenuity168]

Get in touch with the monastery. Call or write to them.

[@lindarobinson195]

Very nice stay. Like to get back. Saw the old rail bridge to the south. Like to walk across the Hudson river in my next stay. To the north saw a park along the Hudson and a drive north. At the place walked in circle like a pray long walk to get back were started. Like to do that again thank you yours Evans w Robinson

[@chadpayne4565]

For those moaning about some Anglican religious orders adopting the Benedictine Rule, it is worth remembering that according to the creed of the Anglican church ' we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church'. The word 'catholic' means universal and does not just apply to Roman catholics but the church as a whole in all its forms. Why spend your time sowing seeds of hatred.

[@debbieolin8153]

All religions are paths to the divine. There is no absolutely correct path

[@DeFyYing]

@@debbieolin8153 I personally disagree, I think to.say such is to say that truth is relative. Religions have doctrines and ontological views, different explanations of morality and what is considered good or bad, different descriptions of the Creator(s) and what they are like, and different sources/methods of Revelation from the Divine to humanity. I just don't think a door can be opened and closed at the same time. It's possible that the truth is in a religion. It's possible that the truth is in a different religion. It's possible that the truth is in no religion. But I don't think it's possible for the truth to be in multiple religions when they say different things that can't simultaneously be true, in my opinion

[@Scantbracelet]

@@debbieolin8153I’m sorry but this is simply not true. All religions make specific truth claims. And according to the law of non-contradiction they can’t all be true.

[@debbieolin8153]

@@Scantbracelet Maybe that is why Jesus said the greatest commandment is "love your neighbor". Knowledge and understanding cures many ills

[@BrianaRosa]

God bless you all, what a great video, I felt loved by our Lord :) I'm brazilian and I'm in discernment, pray for me, please! Where's this monastery? Maybe I can visit some day ^^

[@bryanvelez6433]

Bibi Briana Rosa is in Wesr Park Ny. eu já fui duas 3 vezes e adorei ficar com os irmãos. é muito espiritual, vc pode sentir a presença real de Deus nesse lugar

[@BrianaRosa]

Leave the monastery's website ♡

[@bdelcourt]

Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY. On the web, you can find us at: www.holycrossmonastery.com On Facebook, you can find ust at: facebook.com/holy.cross.west.park/ Peace, Br. Bernard Delcourt, OHC

[@johngrenchenko7818]

Please Pray for me My Pal was the canon En\ddenburg Scotland I was working for Rocking Horse Ranch Highland N.Y. A long time ago I have Cancer now

[@sanalzam1]

I would have loved to live that life. Too late for me.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Please help me find the right Monastery. After my Mother dies ... (yes, I know. "First let me go and bury my father..." ) I will be ready. There is nothing for me out here, but more importantly, I am useless to the World. I was called when I was 15 but could not find the Door. I am not Catholic. I just want to do God's Work.

[@Gabrieluchyp12]

No, Jennifer, you are not useless.

[@jasonsmith3555]

Perhaps helpful: www.chssisters.org/

[@teenherofilms]

Is this the Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY? In the 1960s they ruined everything by going Novus Ordo, they dismantled the old High Altar, they started the facing the people garbage and a new missal

[@markusdunzkofer5873]

Dear William, do you realise that Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY (yes, this is them) is Anglican/Episcopalian and was so in the 1960s?

[@teenherofilms]

Markus Dünzkofer Yes I used to go there before they started copying the modern Roman Catholic shit, ruining the liturgy and turning the altars around.

[@jasonsmith3555]

They are Episcopalian...so the Anglican tradition. I can appreciate if you feel they should be doing an historically accurate rendition of monks. But they do get to practice their faith as they see fit?

[@warreneckels4945]

Oh, you mean the liturgical reforms that were triggered by the scandal of Christendom tearing at its own throat and sinking two generation of people and untold wealth into World War I and World War II?

[@grantharper6033]

Nice to see the Catholic’s are being truly ‘Christian’ again with their loving comments 🙈

[@CoxJoxSox]

I still don't get how a monastic order persecuted by the Anglican Church has the nerve to establish something with St Benedict's name to it? The Anglicans spent years griping about Catholic vestments in the start, why couldn't they have found their own saints or wheren't there any?

[@FathomStudio]

Lighten up, my friend. Good is good, no matter where it grows.

[@Oculoustuos]

Nick Doe your words sound bitter, they are dwelling on the past.

[@tankster5826]

The country has changed. Some are doing well, others are not. Google tiny house movement, minimalist living, and living off grid, to see extremes some are going to so as to have stability in their lives. I lost my good home and God has provided a lesser home. But it helped me change on the inside. If it helps people give up consumerism madness and seek spirituality then it can't be all bad. So maybe you all are an example of how to overcome what life throws at you. Maybe you can think outside the box for fund raising or a different approach. Praying you keep your morale and fortitude. I know a country club who takes 30% commission on artists art. The artist sets the price. They have a bbq and sell booth space for vendors and sell the art at the event. That is how the country club raises money every year for renovations. Maybe an idea will come to you. Dream!

[@bdelcourt]

Thanks, for the suggestions, Tankster. We are currently running an Open Hearts, Open Doors Capital Campaign. The campaign's website is: www.GivingSites.com/HolyCross Peace, Br. Bernard Delcourt, OHC

[@brentfisher902]

7:54 That real-life plushie man's eyes are so big. I just want to snuggle him in my arms. The human is my favorite species of animal. Also some Russian Orthodox Man-kisses wouldn't hurt either... Love not lust.

[@cristiancaiola9588]

Protestantism and monasticism are mutually exclusive

[@jasonsmith3555]

Nonsense.

[@DeFyYing]

There are Lutheran monasteries in Europe that have been there since before the Reformation, so I don't see how they are incompatible

[@praxus51]

Ad gloriam Dei in eius voluntate

[@amadeusmedusa134]

I see you are familiar with Father Kelly !!!

[@sfreply]

They can run around in all that high drag all they want. They don't have the real sacraments .

[@karenmacqueen9460]

I’m sorry for your misunderstanding, Thomas. The sacraments of the Episcopal Church are as valid as those of the Orthodox or the Roman Catholic Churches. The Orthodox Churches recognized the validity of Anglican orders and sacraments decades ago. The orders of the Episcopal Church come down through the Scottish Episcopal Church, which never experienced an interruption in apostolic succession. Since the early 1900s, Episcopal consecrations of bishops have taken place with Orthodox and Polish National Catholic and Old Catholic bishops as Co-consecrators. No one who understands anything about the history of the liturgy or the sacraments any longer doubts the validity of the orders in the Episcopal Church. So don’t be afraid. Holy Communion and ordination as well as the anointing of the sick and reconciliation are all just as valid in the Episcopal Church as they are in the Roman Catholic Church. And it is simply not charitable to refer to the monk’s simple habits as “high drag.” Would you say the same about the monks of Taize? We need to be known by our love for one another.

[@polemeros]

@@karenmacqueen9460 Make a list for me of all the Anglican/Episcopal priests who have converted to Orthodoxy and who have NOT been required to be re-ordained. Or even re-baptized. It will be VERY short.

[@J.R2023]

Bro you have lesbian pastors, anglicanism has 0 monasticism

[@anthonyanthony4866]

I think all of you would greatly benefit if you looked into the Orthodox Church

[@scarlettfox4222]

who else is here bc of homework?

[@bekah6255]

Me

[@pastorsheffield]

Paul said, "I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." CHRIST, the Divine Son of God and Savior of the World, was his ALL-Christ's glorious person and his finished work. But in this video about the life of these monks, who have presumably devoted themselves to his service, His precious name was never so much as even uttered. That, I believe, speaks volumes.

[@Scantbracelet]

They’re quite literally living their whole lives dedicated to worshipping Christ. Your comment at best is gross.

[@sfreply]

All non Catholics

[@JasonSmith-mo3nu]

If you would forgive them that "sin", I'd say they brothers of Holy Cross devote themselves to their faith admirably.

[@richardt.buryan5820]

GOD DOES NOT "ACCEPT PEOPLE AS THEY ARE." YOU MUST REPENT TO LEAVE THE 'OLD MAN' BEHIND. LEAVE YOUR PERVERSIONS BEHIND; LEAVE YOUR HERESY BEHIND. THE RULE OF BENEDICT ALSO MAKES IT CLEAR THAT NO POSTULANT IS TO BE PORTER; THE PORTER IS TO BE A WISE OLD SENIOR OF THE MONASTERY.

[@MarkJohnson-dr4ws]

Always hilarious watching Anglicans/Episcopalians appropriating Catholic religious life. Not only is this imitation of actual Benedictine life absurd (Benedict would never approve of such a mockery of monastic and Catholic life), but the attempts at sacramental life are illegitimate.

[@seagullcottage2006]

Actually, you are ridiculous.

[@Dave-qj1vx]

They need to be Catholic. Come to Ordinariate.

[@peterbrowne7101]

Some heavy dogma, brother. Love.