Welcome to The Abbot's Circle
The Abbot's Circle is a passionate group of monthly givers committed to supporting the future of the Church through the various life-changing ministries of the Norbertine Fathers at St. Michael's Abbey. These generous souls are people like you, from more than fourteen countries around the world, giving what they can to pass on a stronger Church to their children and grandchildren. In gratitude for your support, the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey created a vast digital library - a place to get Catholic content that will nourish you spiritually. BECOME A MEMBERRecently Added
Christ the King of the Universe
In the ancient world, the ideal image of the king was a shepherd. Whether this was true before him or not, King David served as the standard against which all other kings were measured and fell short—that is, until our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Feast of All Norbertine Saints
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.’”
Put In Our Place
It can be an uncomfortable experience when we’ve “put in our place,” reminded of our lower status, that we are not always in charge. This is what appears to be happening in the daunting scenario Jesus proposes to His apostles today.
Tour the sacred art of the new abbey
A new video series by Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem.
Novena to Our Lady
of the
Holy Rosary
Watch
Enjoy critically acclaimed documentary series, video lectures, and more from the Norbertine Fathers, on-demand in the Abbot’s Circle video library.
Listen
Immerse yourself in a collection of chants, reflections, audio lectures, and more from the Norbertine Fathers, on-demand in the Abbot’s Circle audio library.
Read
Enjoy a vast collection of thought-provoking written reflections from the Norbertine Fathers in the Abbot's Circle written library.
Recommended Videos
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City of Saints: The Unexpected Gift
Watch Episode 4 from the City of Saints series.
What Does It Mean for Priests to Retain Sins?
Fr. Chrysostom explains a unique and difficult circumstance regarding confession.
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Prayer Requests
One essential element of our religious vocation is to pray for the needs and intentions of others. We would be honored to pray for you and your loved ones. Please share with us your intentions and be assured that we will carry them with us in prayer.
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St. Michael's Abbey
Ancient Order. Modern World. Timeless Need.
For more than fifty years, the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey have served the Christian faithful in Southern California—“lifting high the Holy Eucharist over the miseries and errors of this world” (Saint Pope John Paul II).
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