COME ENCOUNTER OUR JOURNEY INTO GOD
The Abbey Prepares for Phase IV of Building Plan
As the Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré (the Norbertines) approaches its 900th anniversary in 2021, we, here are Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey, have begun planning for the growing needs of the people we serve. The fourth phase of our Abbey’s expansion is now in the planning stages. Please read our Case Statement on the link below to find out more information on our plans and how you can support us in this effort.
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Come to Christ: A Night of Praise, Worship, and Adoration
Thursday, December 5, 2019, 7-9 PM
Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey
5825 Coors Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Join us for an evening of Praise, Worship, and Adoration at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey on the first Thursday of December, Dec. 5th from 7-9pm! As this Come to Christ evening will be taking place during Advent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available for all who wish during the Adoration portion of the gathering.
One young adult will also share their faith story. Our speaker this month is Jennifer Hernandez. Jennifer is a biology major and fourth year student at UNM, an Emmaus Journey Young Adult Mission core member, a parishioner, choir member, and Eucharistic Minister at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and she volunteers at Presbyterian Hospital. College students and young adults (18-35) are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome!
Happy Advent!

An Advent Meditative Writing Retreat with Meg Ashcroft
We have come to expect immediate connection when we use our phones, computers and other devices. Do we as easily realize our inseparable connection with the Holy One? In the season of Advent, we reflect on God’s deep desire to be in relationship with all of us which resulted in the divine becoming human in Jesus. We are given this gift that we might more fully appreciate that nothing can separate us from Love.
During this retreat day, we will have the opportunity to explore the all-embracing interconnectedness which gives meaning to our lives and our world.
All are welcome to participate and no writing experience is necessary.
Please register by Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Leave the noise of modern life behind for an evening of prayer at
Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey – 5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121!
Build your relationship with Jesus Christ through song, scripture, silence and contemplation with other young adults and members of our community! Attend the next prayer service in the spirit of Taizé, a French monastic community.
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February 15
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May 17
June 21– 7TH ANNIVERSARY
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
*In April, we will not have Taizé in the Desert as the third Friday of the month is Good Friday*
All are welcome to join us on the third Friday of each month at 7:00 PM. This is an ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer. Taizé is a spirituality that is easy to experience and hard to describe. Invite your friends and family.
Thank you for continuing to join us for this evening of prayer through the style of Taizé!
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The Norbertine Community is a religious order that vows a lifetime of conversion and worship in all we do. We seek to grow in holiness in our relationship with God in, through, and with one another and those whom we serve.
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In the years after Vatican II, under the leadership of Abbot Benjamin Mackin, the men of St. Norbert Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin missioned some men to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico for a new Norbertine foundation.
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2019 Art at the Abbey – What is Holiness?
All are invited to visit the 4th Annual Art Exhibition at the Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121) on the theme, “What is Holiness?” – An exhibition of works representing over 70 artists and community groups which reflect personal interpretations of...
Feast of All Saints of the Order of the Canons Regular of Prémontré
November 13 is the Feast of All Saints of the orders of Canons Regular, which includes the Order of the Canons Regular of Prémontré. There are numerous Norbertine saints, including the founder of the order, St. Norbert of Xanten. To learn more about some of the...
Dwelling in the Heart of Love: An Advent Meditative Writing Retreat with Meg Ashcroft
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5825 Coors Blvd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-873-4399