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"Saint John's Abbey carries on the spirit of the first Christian community, committed to the communal life, to the breaking of our daily bread at altar and table, and to times of public and private prayer."

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Saint John's Abbey

Typical Daily Schedule - Horarium

5:30 a.m.      Rise / lectio / private prayer
6:25 a.m. Early breakfast available until 7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m. Breakfast (silent)
8:15 a.m. Classes / work
11:35 a.m. Lectio / recollection
 
Noon Prayer, followed by buffet lunch and recreation
 
1:15 p.m.      Classes / work
4:30 p.m. Lectio / recollection
5:00 p.m. Daily Mass (* weekends)
6:00 p.m. Supper (with reading) and recreation
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer (Mon-Sat) / Vigil
 
7:40 p.m.      Evening Quiet
8:00 p.m. Study / Free time
10:30 p.m. Night Silence until after breakfast

* Weekends
On Saturdays, Mass is at 11:30 a.m.
On Sundays, Mass is at 10:30 a.m. The Mass is broadcast live via Real Media.
Sunday Evening Prayer is at 5 p.m.

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