OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE BENEDICTINE MONASTERY

At Our Lady of Guadalupe Benedictine Monastery in the forest outside of Silver City we visit the sisters’ convent for the 9:30 Latin mass with Gregorian chant. The experience is deeply moving even if one is not Catholic or religious, and the absolute respect and decorum of gracious guests is expected.

Following the mass we meet with one or two Benedictine brothers for conversation and questions, first at a seating area and then at the bookstore/gift shop. Afterward we visit the monastery church for the ten-minute noon (sext) office.  Proceeds from ticket revenue benefit the monastery.

OPTIONAL CATWALK VISIT: After lunch (on your own, options in Silver City are here), if at least fifteen participants are interested, we regroup at 3:00 about 1.5 hours north of Silver City in Glenwood for a short hike at the Catwalk Recreation Area. See a video here. Those returning to Albuquerque and Santa Fe…