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St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey – Where the journey begins Home About St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey The Coptic Church Holy Theotokos Saint Mary Saint Moses the Strong His Holiness Pope Tawadros II His Grace Bishop Youssef Bishops from our Monastery Donate Gallery Retreat Registration Daily Schedule Retreats & Visits Statement of Faith Abbey & Retreat House Rules Service Schedule Resources Audio Monastic Library Media Bishop Youssef Channel SUSCOPTS Channel St. Moses Bookstore Contact Welcome to St. Mary & St. Moses Monastery Website WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS Angels are a light for monks, and the monastic life is a light for all men. Saint John Climacus THE HEAVENLY LIFE The orientation of the monk is towards heaven, towards the life of another world. For this reason they are frequently referred to as ’earthly angels’; for while dwelling on earth they live as true citizens of heaven. To visit them is to visit the earthly paradise. The Sayings of the Desert Fathers LIFE OF REPENTANCE This life has been given to you for repentance. Do not waste it on vain pursuits. St. Isaac the Syrian LIFE OF CONTEMPLATION I have seen lanterns of fire surrounding the monks and a multitude of angels with burning swords in their hands guarding them and I heard the voice of the holy God saying, ’Do not leave them as long as their ways are straight.’ Saint Anthony the Great LIFE OF PRAYER As soon as they are up, they stand and sing the prophetic hymns... Neither cithara, nor syrinx, nor any other musical instrumentt emits such sound as is to be heard in the deep silence and solitude of those holy men as they sing. Saint John Chrysostom LIFE OF CONTEMPLATION I have seen lanterns of fire surrounding the monks and a multitude of angels with burning swords in their hands guarding them and I heard the voice of the holy God saying, ’Do not leave them as long as their ways are straight.’ Saint Anthony the Great HEAVEN ON EARTH Indeed one who stands there at about the ninth hour can hear the psalmody issuing forth from each cell, so that he imagines himself to be high above in Paradise. Palladius (Lausiac History) LIFE OF THANKSGIVING Lips that utter frequent thanksgivings shall be blessed by God, and the grateful heart is visited by grace. St. Isaac the Syrian LIFE OF PRAISE What is more blessed than to imitate the chorus of angels here on earth; to arise for prayer at the very break of day and honour the Creator with hymns and songs. Saint Basil the Great LIFE OF REPENTANCE This life has been given to you for repentance. Do not waste it on vain pursuits. St. Isaac the Syrian THE HEAVENLY LIFE The orientation of the monk is towards heaven, towards the life of another world. For this reason they are frequently referred to as ’earthly angels’; for while dwelling on earth they live as true citizens of heaven. To visit them is to visit the earthly paradise. The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Unlike the traditional bookstore, our main purpose is the spiritual benefit of those souls seeking to grow. This focus, rooted in the ancient deserts of Egypt where faithful pilgrims used to walk tirelessly through the sweltering sun of the desert to find an elder and hear a word of wisdom by which they may live”. go to Bookstore Project Announcement By the grace of God, the Abbey is continuously growing and the need to accommodate the monks and visitors has led to the start of multiple projects. Please consider donating through the diocese and selecting St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey” or one of our project designations as the option. Thank you for all of your support. support our monastery Retreat Registration Throughout the year, St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey hosts individuals, families and groups who come to the monastery to nurture their spiritual lives through prayer, meditation, and a peaceful atmosphere away from the cares of daily life. The monastery will be open during Nativity and Lent seasons. register for a retreat St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Mailing Address 101 S Vista Dr Sandia, TX 78383 Driving Address 102 Scout’s Path Sandia, TX 78383 Contact - Retreat House: +1 (361) 236-7589 Retreats & Visitation Inquiries - General Inquiries: +1 (361) 389-2674 General Inquiries Sayings of the Desert Fathers #52 إحفظ نفسك من الشهوة فهي أم جميع الخطايا والشِباك والمُقتَنَص بها يُضِل عقله فلا يعود يعلم شيئاً من أسرار اللـه. القديس باخوميوس Keep yourself away from lust, for it is the root of all sins, and he who is controlled by it, his mind is strayed and is unable to comprehend the mysteries of God. -St. Pachomius Prayer Request Email * Prayer * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Translate Copyright 2024 © St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey Glory be to the Holy Trinity, our God, unto the Ages of all ages, Amen. Home About St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey The Coptic Church Holy Theotokos Saint Mary Saint Moses the Strong His Holiness Pope Tawadros II His Grace Bishop Youssef Bishops from our Monastery Donate Gallery Retreat Registration Daily Schedule Retreats & Visits Statement of Faith Abbey & Retreat House Rules Service Schedule Resources Audio Monastic Library Media Bishop Youssef Channel SUSCOPTS Channel St. Moses Bookstore...