Join Incarnation Monastery's celebratory Mass for New Year's Day.

Dear Friend,  Thanks so much for your interest in a Monastic Retreat at the Bishop’s Ranch in January, 2021. I am writing today to let you know that Fr. Bede and the retreat committee no longer think it prudent to proceed. Given that our plan involved shared accommodations as well as many hours in the […]

Book to Discuss:  SEASONS OF YOUR HEART: Prayers & Reflections, revised & expanded.  By Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB.    This meeting concludes our discussion of Seasons Of Your Heart with chapter four: Racing to the Tomb, The Season of Mystery and the last chapter, five: Walking with Strangers, The Season of Faith. Our pace is slow and […]

Do you sometimes feel stuck, or find yourself in the same situation over and over? Learn practical and liberating techniques to uncover and release the unconscious emotions and beliefs that may draw these situations to you. Experience the divine presence in your life through simple, powerful exercises for creating balance and harmony. Please bring a pen […]

Distribution of Ashes: Following 7:00 am Lauds and during 5:00 pm Eucharist.

Listening to the Wisdom of the Body: BioSpiritual Focusing for Spiritual and Psychological Growth. THIS EVENT WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED To register, please email berkeleymonks@gmail.com BioSpiritual Focusing (BSF) is a fundamental pathway to spiritual growth and healing. BSF uses the wisdom of the body to access your physical and spiritual intuition, leading you into a deeper […]

Palm Sunday, April 5. 8:30 am  Blessing of palms, procession, and Mass. 5:00 pm  Vespers.   Tuesday of Holy Week, April 7. 7:00 pm  Communal Penance Service.   PASCHAL TRIDUUM. Thursday of Holy Week, April 9. 7:00 pm  Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of Feet, followed by silent adoration.   Good Friday, April 10. 7:00 am […]

Contact bede@berkeleymonks.org for Zoom link. Group reflection on upcoming Sunday readings. Led by one of the monks.

May Romuald intercede for us as we live out the charism he brought into being – finding, with the Spirit’s guidance, the focus for our prayer and ministry that best serves all God’s people, especially those in most need. Thank you for being in our lives, for your witness, love, compassion and support.

Chapter 4 of the Rule of St. Benedict - Tools for Good Works, Part 2 Monastery of the Risen Christ via ZOOM 9:30 - 9:55am PT , Check in 10:00 - 11:00am PT, Presentation by Fr Steve Coffey and Oblate Paula Huston.                           […]

Pleading, Cursing, Praising: Conversing with God through the Psalms, by Irene Nowell, OSB. Contact bede@berkeleymonks.org for Zoom link. At our next meeting, July 12th, 10:30, we will conclude our discussion. All are welcome! https://www.amazon.com/Pleading-Cursing-Praising-Conversing-through-ebook/dp/B00BJ65OLO For an inclusive version of the Psalter, see below: https://www.amazon.com/Psalter-Inclusive-Rendering-Contemporary-Recitation/dp/0929650778

Fri-Sat, July 24 - 25, will be via Zoom. Details forthcoming from New Camaldoli Hermitage

In November, we continue to discuss "Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church", by Barbara Ann Holmes. Please read Chapters 6 & 7 in preparation. The meetings will be led by Br. Ivan Nicoletto, and oblates Kathleen Van Sickle and Kristin Burke. Below are two links shared at the last meeting. “Wade in the […]

In December, our book club concludes its discussion of “Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church”, by Barbara Ann Holmes. Please read chapters 8 & 9 in preparation. The meetings will be led by Br. Ivan Nicoletto, and oblates Kathleen Van Sickle and Kristin Burke. ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact bede@berkeleymonks.org for the zoom link.

St. ROMUALD! Included are teaching by Fr Bede Healey, oblate presentations (readings, visuals and movement) and Br Axel's Tour of Romuald's Cell at the Sacred Hermitage, Camaldoli. It will be helpful to read Chapter 4 (Romuald) in our digital handbook, Living By the Rules: A Guide to Camaldolese Oblate Life. RSVP Jackie at jchew@berkeley.edu.  The […]

'We Are Already One: Musical Meditation and Wisdom of Merton' Jonathan Montaldo, Spoken Word and Jacqueline Chew, Piano     This 30 minute Meditation will be preceded with a brief introduction and followed with an optional time of shared reflection. Donations may be made to Incarnation Monastery. RSVP by July 29th to receive the Zoom link. jchew@berkeley.edu

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH, MASS 8:30 am  HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 14th, 5:00 pm  GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15th, 5:00 pm  EASTER VIGIL, APRIL 16th, 7:30 pm  EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17th, 11:00 am , Mass of the Day of Resurrection Liturgies in-person at Incarnation Monastery, Masks optional

The funeral celebration will take place at the Jesuit School of Theology at 1735 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley CA 94709, Saturday May 28th at 10:00am. The service will begin with stories and memories of Andrew shared by all. Eucharist will follow at 11am. Come early as parking will be difficult to find in the neighborhood. […]

PRAYER, POETRY AND SPIRITUAL WRITING with keynote speakers Tessa Bielicki and Fr. David Denny SEPT 30 - OCT 2, 2022 St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA and online via Zoom See New Camaldoli Hermitage website: www.contemplation.com for more information and registration