The Importance of Catholic Monasteries in Today's World

For millennia, Catholic monasteries have safeguarded culture, created stunning sacred art, unearthed profound scientific discoveries, and served as centers of charity and refuge for the poor and marginalized.
Here, in the desert mountains of southern California, St. Michael’s Abbey continues this ancient and vital legacy. In our work, in our study, and in our prayer, the Norbertines of St. Michael’s Abbey pursue life at its happiest and best-recognizing that all creation is a gift, and that all our lives can be given as a gift back to our Creator.
We are an example of community for a fractured society; a refuge for beauty for a culture mired in relativism; and a powerful witness to the undeniable beauty of Christ’s Gospel for a world that is desperate for His love.
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[@chase.23]

Pray for me. I'm a new Catholic with no idea what my future holds and with many wounds, but all I want is to dive ever deeper into the mysteries of this church. 🙏🏼

[@hjkimbrough]

Me too! ❤

[@dan69052]

maybe chose truth over mysteries If you are wondering about the question of whether your sexuality is a sin or not, I welcome you to consider the following thoughts for clarification. Let’s look at some basic fundamental facts based on extensive research & ongoing R&D. During fetal development a verity of biochemical agents are introduced which determine the development of the fetus. Major agents such as testosterone & estrogen & a host of others agents determine size, weight, hair color, eye color & sexuality along with a host of other traits. Variations in the amount & timing of the introduction of these agents have a major effect in our development. The fetus is a passive participant & has no influence in these matters. Sexuality, for example, & all other secondary traits are thus given to us. Well, this begs the question, is homosexuality a sin. If your religion or belief system states that it is, then there can be no argument. These are the rules based on this system’s dogma. If you accept this system, you must accept the rules. This is your only choice which is condemnation. If, however, you are in a belief system based on logic, reason, observation & common sense, & no reliance on spirituality the conclusion is totally different. Replacing ancient religion & mythology with reason leads to another conclusion. Leaving religions that use condemnation & ridicule for control, can be the first step in becoming a true human being minus any imposed or fabricated guilt. There exist many variations of human sexual expression. When you leave various ancient religious beliefs behind & chose knowledge based in research, you can see & understand the true nature of humanity. You leave ignorance, hatred, & prejudice behind. In the book Gay Straight & the Reason Why by Simon Levay PhD, explanations regarding this aspect of humanity are clearly explained & is based on research. While I am not gay, I highly recommend this book. Being gay is no more of a sin than having red hair. They are both based on genetics & clearly not a sin. There is nothing wrong with you. This is the true choice. Peace

[@chase.23]

@@dan69052 well then it's a good thing I'm in a Church that doesn't use condemnation or ridicule to control! The Catholic Church teaches that homosexual acts are sinful, not that homosexual people are evil. Hope that clears things up. I will not reply further.

[@ColinCreighton]

Welcome to the Church that Christ founded! I wish you the best and will be praying for you as you continue to dive deeper into your faith.

[@hjkimbrough]

@@chase.23 Indeed! I have only found people who understand human struggle and crosses - whether that be attraction or addiction or circumstance or any other thing - and none of them are a "third rail." There has only been love and acceptance and understanding from everyone I've encountered - because everyone has struggles, weaknesses, and sin - and because everyone has a Savior!

[@yolandasilverio1205]

I am so happy I returned to the Catholic Church. My soul has been restored with God's grace.

[@IsabellaKathryn]

I used to live in OC and St. Michael’s abbey was my every weekend church. They are one of the main reasons I converted to Catholicism as a teenager! My parents are atheist and I’m 14 I just recently was baptized and confirmed in Arizona. St. Michael’s abbey really led me to convert. I’m sad I don’t go anymore but when I visit OC I’ll definitely be going back like I used to every weekend. May God bless you!

[@silvinasi]

"In a place of beauty, the Catholic is at home" Amen to that!

[@Lexthebarbarian]

Catholicism is the most beautiful religion of them all. Art, music and architecture can be the mouthpiece for the supernatural. Many are drawn to Catholicism because of that. Unfortunately, Catholicism has also chosen to embrace postmodern art and architecture. It hurts the heart to see.

[@diegofuentes6783]

It is the ONLY TRUE RELIGION 🙏

[@tonitrua4711]

FALSE! please read lumen gentium 16 , are you sure roman catholic still teach extra ecclesiam nulla salus?…

[@diegofuentes6783]

@@tonitrua4711 Good luck with your anti-catholic propaganda

[@tonitrua4711]

Anti catholic…false again… quote from lumen gentium 16; But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. In the first place amongst these there are the Muslims, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind. Nor is God far distant from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown God, for it is He who gives to all men life and breath and all things,(127) and as Saviour wills that all men be saved.(128) Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience. since when islam abrahamic faith? So don’t believe in jesus still save? lumen gentium just destroy john 14:6… 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[@tonitrua4711]

Deutoronomy 24:1-4 totaly opposite with Quran , QS2:298-230 when islam spit on YHWH command …spit on 10 commandment… don’t kill..islam teach jihat don’t lie …islam teach taqiya don’t commit adultery….islam teach mutah… …and so so.. where islam abrahamic faith??? magisterium really wrong!

[@PhillipOnWater]

Couldn’t agree more. I left Protestantism to join a more traditional faith. Very thankful for traditional Christianity

[@jillmclean8626]

Beautifully done, and I will be moving back to OC late summer ... this is where I will be attending Mass! Currently I am in Chicago and attending the Holy Mass at St. John Cantius, and a priest has recommended St. Michael's Abbey.

[@TheVietnameseCatholic]

Lucky man! Two good parishes ran by traditional orders!

[@tony1685]

do you realize, friend that catholicism is not Christianity -- according to the Word of our Creator?

[@TheVietnameseCatholic]

@tony1685 Friend, Catholicism is Biblical. Catholicism isn't just Christianity, it is the true Christianity.

[@tony1685]

@@TheVietnameseCatholic don't you believe 1 Tim 3:15 and John 14:15 along with most of the Bible? it shows us clearly that catholicism isn't nor can ever be Christianity, Sir.

[@TheVietnameseCatholic]

@tony1685 How have we not behaved as Christians? I'm speaking to you right now with charity and love just as the Norbertines in the video. How do we not keep the commandments? Have you got any faith the Church will never fail? Faithful, God-fearing Catholics have been following Christ and his word for 2000 years.

[@friedawells6860]

I think we don't even understand what sacred is anymore, including many Catholics. People want to remove the altar rails and make the Mass casual or more "inclusive." It just demonstrates that we have forgotten what Mass is for. We are trying to set something apart *exclusively* for God in the Mass, just like how a priest or nun sets their own life apart exclusively for God. Thank you to these priests who are bringing back sacred beauty ❤️🕊

[@Kjt853]

Before moving several years ago, my wife and I belonged to a parish whose pastoral assistant seemed to believe that the ultimate goal of Mass was to get as many laypeople as possible on the altar. Every Sunday there was such a chorus line of “extraordinary ministers” that the priest would be lost among them. It got to a point where now I’ll receive Communion only from a priest or a deacon.

[@friedawells6860]

@Kjt853 Yeah, unfortunately, I've seen many similar things. They genuinely think they are doing good, but they don't realize that their judgememt of why this is good comes from the individualist mindset of the world that is all about elevating individual people, and they are elevating individual laypeople at the expense of reverence for the most holy Eucharist. It's a worldly mindset.

[@carmeister_]

God bless Fr. Hermon!!! I met him at my parish. I’m not Catholic but I asked him to pray for me because my coworker who was into astrology had hugged me for a prolonged time and I felt there was something around me. That Sunday I went up to him and he prayed and I felt something snap off of me. God is with the priests! God bless st. Michael’s abbey and God bless you too reader.

[@sunflower-mc2zo]

We are blessed for having this beautiful tradional church in Orange County. Praise God🙏❤

[@TheBadTrad]

I was practically raised at a Passionist monastery in South Florida. I spent the majority of my childhood there and even discerned the priesthood with them. My time spent there was such a blessing! Deo Gratias!

[@cianmoriarty7345]

Thank you for praying for us and the holy souls in purgatory brothers and fathers. I am deeply grateful.

[@tony1685]

no such thing as 'purgatory' my friend, when we die, our decisions for or against Him have already been made.

[@jjquinn2004]

What a beautiful, relevant video. Last April, after spending 5 days at Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, I stayed for 2 days at Glenstal Abbey in Co. Limerick, Ireland. The fathers were the Benedictine monks. What a moving experience with several times praying of the Liturgy of the Hours, noontime Mass, and meals with the monks. In-between we spent our quiet time in meditation.

[@mawegodollar5010]

The gesture of silence 😊😊😊

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Wonderful! I love the beauty as well. It was good seeing my friend, Father John Henry.

[@TxCwby]

And in the beauty of quietude, the soul flourishes. How wonderful is your mission, Fr. And what wonderful families support that mission. Thanks for sharing.

[@nitapalacios4968]

God bless St Michael’s Abbey!❤

[@denisemariateresa]

I love love love visiting the Abbey! Even when it was under construction and we had a tour with Fr Joseph, it was beautiful. It didn't have any of the mosaic tiles placed or any of the artwork and it still full of God's beauty in such an indescribable way. Every visit is a special treat!😊🙏♥ Love our Norbertines of SMA!⚜

[@MajorTom546]

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit! ✝️✝️✝️

[@daviddeclue1622]

Tell me you don't believe in miracles or the power of prayer. 55 years ago I sat at a bonfire with 50 or so other kids listening spellbound while a priest (with a slightly military bearing) told the tale of seven men who escaped penniless from communist Hungary when the secret police suppressed their 800 year old monastery. It was St Michael's summer camp on a dusty terrace covered in gravel with a few low brick buildings surrounded by mustard weed, tarantulas and rattlesnakes. Now watch the video. God Bless Fr. (Abbot) Parker, O. Praem. and his six companions

[@aaronp712]

That’s amazing. Thank you for sharing. Would love to hear those stories I’ll have to ask around to some Norbertines!

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

Someday I would love to visit. Looks so beautiful! ❤❤❤

[@Neb-ie5mj]

This was so awesome, more monasteries!

[@meanchoolee5845]

God bless all

[@catherinecomeau8150]

Beautiful! Thank you for this interesting video

[@st.michaelsabbey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@R.C.425]

Thank you for this information.

[@vttl50]

It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills; and peoples shall flow to it, - Micah 4:1

[@susanhsiang2197]

❤ A taste of Heaven, may God bless you all ! ❤

[@sanalzam1]

I just want to see the Mass of all ages reinstated. That will Inspire real Sanctity to this Sacred places.

[@here2swear]

🙏 Thanks for sending me The Te Deum card. Much appreciated. ❤

[@sonya9203]

Very good video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RajaHindustaniEkNumber]

Is there a Catholic equivalent of Mount Athos?

[@FimiliarGalaxy9]

Monte casino

[@TheNewNationPodcast]

WHO DOES YOUR VIDEOGRAPHY????

[@zimrah4837]

Please pray for me

[@eagleswings5693]

Sign me up 🆙

[@enamulhaquefahim4924]

❤️‍🔥✝️🇻🇦

[@jacktracy8356]

John 3:16 KJV "For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For GOD sent not HIS SON into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through HIM might be saved. 18 He that believes on HIM is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the NAME of the ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD." Note: According to GOD's Holy Scriptures a true believer in CHRIST has everlasting/eternal life and is not condemned and will go to Heaven immediately upon death. (John 10:27-30 KJV) (2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV) Note: The RCC denies that.

[@craigsherman4480]

You keep using those verses. I do not think they mean what you think they mean.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@craigsherman4480 BWAAAAAAAHAAAAHAAAA!!! Poor jack. Self-deluded and ANGRY.

[@jacktracy8356]

@@craigsherman4480 They are plain and simple to understand. The are Spirit (spiritually discerned) and they are life.

[@craigsherman4480]

@@jacktracy8356 See here is the thing. We too believe what the scriptures say. Every word. We just don’t agree with your interpretation of the word. The Bible specifically says that it is not up to anyone’s own personal interpretation. So unless you are infallible, your interpretation could be wrong. These passages here are 100% correct. Your note on these passages is where your fallible interpretation falls short.

[@jacktracy8356]

@@craigsherman4480 No, that is double talk. The Holy scriptures are absolutely preserved and are inspired of GOD from the very first but your sinner made traditions and sinner pope declarations that came during and throughout hundreds of years of apostacy after CHRIST have twisted the meanings and it is quite obvious to anyone who reads the Holy Scriptures who makes a reasonable and rational conclusion can understand what they say although believing what they say is by GOD's grace which the RCC denies since you trust in your RCC works and please take note that grace and works cannot go together and that they cancel out one another. See Romans 11:6 KJV.

[@tonitrua4711]

WITH or WITHOUT JESUS …. You still get YOUR SALVATION -lumen hentium 16 -

[@zenuno6936]

Quite the strawman you got there. - This Sacred Council… teaches that the Church… is necessary for salvation… Whosoever, therefore, knowing that the Catholic Church was made necessary by Christ, would refuse to enter or to remain in it, could not be saved. (Lumen Gentium, 14)

[@tonitrua4711]

quote from lumen gentium 16; But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. In the first place amongst these there are the Muslims, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind. Nor is God far distant from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown God, for it is He who gives to all men life and breath and all things,(127) and as Saviour wills that all men be saved.(128) Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience. since when islam abrahamic faith? lumen gentium just destroy john 14:6…

[@tonitrua4711]

Abrahamic faith…. They (magisterium ) mean this teach? QS4:24 …and this the hadith ; Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying. Allah fixed the very portion of adultery which a man will indulge in. There would be no escape from it. The adultery of the eye is the lustful look and the adultery of the ears is listening to voluptuous (song or talk) and the adultery of the tongue is licentious speech and the adultery of the hand is the lustful grip (embrace) and the adultery of the feet is to walk (to the place) where he intends to commit adultery and the heart yearns and desires which he may or may not put into effect. Reference : Sahih Muslim 2658a In-book reference : Book 46, Hadith 33

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

TROLL.

[@tonitrua4711]

Yes you right “FRESH AIR” by pope = TROLL !

[@stanislev]

Przegadane! Too much talk!