MARY MOTHER of the CHURCH ABBEY

A Benedictine Monastery in Richmond, Virginia

Our Prayer Life

Our Prayer Life

Prayer gives us the firm foundation we need to find our purpose and to fulfill what God has called us to do. Our primary mission is to seek God through daily communal, private prayer, and the work we do. Monks continue this life long journey and service in the “school of the Lord’s service” (Rule of St. Benedict, Prol. 45). Daily prayers, Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are among the ways we center our lives around God.

We invite you to pray and worship with us. Please see our schedule below:

Mass Schedule

WEEKDAYS

7:00 a.m.
Matins & Lauds
8:00 a.m.
Conventual Mass
12:00 p.m.
Midday Prayer
4:30 p.m.
Vespers & Holy Hour
7:00 p.m.
Compline (private – monks only)

SATURDAYS

7:00 a.m.
Matins & Lauds
8:00 a.m.
Conventual Mass
12:00 p.m.
Midday Prayer
4:30 p.m.
Vespers & Holy Hour
7:00 p.m.
Compline (private – monks only)

SUNDAYS

7:30 a.m.
Matins & Lauds
9:00 a.m.
Conventual Mass
10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Mass
12:00 p.m.
Midday Prayer (Private)
4:30 p.m.
Vespers & Holy Hour
7:00 p.m.
Compline (private – monks only)

HOLY DAYS

All are welcome!
Easter Triduum @ the Abbey

8:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday Mass
3:00 p.m.
Good Friday
7:00 p.m.
Fridays of Lent: Stations
8:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Mass/Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday Mass

Christmas Mass @ the Abbey

8:00 p.m.
Eve Mass
9:00 a.m.
Day Mass
8:00 a.m.
New Year’s Day: January 01, Mass

Contact Us

We’re here to help you discover the way of life God created you to live. Ask us anything!

Send a message to our vocation director, arrange for a virtual conversation or schedule an
in-person visit to our abbey.

Contact the vocation director