SILVER CITY MONASTERY / GILA CATWALK / MOGOLLON

We first visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Benedictine Monastery in the forest outside of Silver City. Behind the church grille we attend the 9:30 Latin mass with Gregorian chant. The experience is deeply moving even if one is not Catholic or religious, but the absolute respect and decorum of gracious guests is expected.

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

After lunch (on your own, options in Silver City are here) 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.

We then drive about thirteen miles…