Our Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery on the banks of the Chama river in New Mexico welcomes guests for day visits or self-directed personal retreats.

As the Abbot of this Monastery, I extend a most warm, encouraging and welcoming invitation for all persons to visit us. As a community of Benedictine monks we follow St. Benedict’s rule which asks …

The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, Abiquiu, New Mexico, U.S.A., was founded in 1964 by Fr. Aelred Wall, OSB, accompanied by monks of Mount Saviour Monastery in New York state.

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Oct 21, 2015 · Even monks "go on retreat," an annual week of greater silence, solitude, prayer and rest. We do it at the monastery, not somewhere else, and it becomes a pleasant and even enjoyable time …

We are obliged by the Rule of Saint Benedict to offer hospitality to our guest as though they are Jesus Christ. Included is the opportunity for our guests to share in the Benedictine way of life.

Overnight guests are most welcome at the monastery and a guestmaster monk is assigned to be in charge of the Guesthouse. He will be of service to our guests, assuring that they are comfortable, at …

Dec 3, 2025 · Our monastery church is in the form of a Greek cross (with four equal arms extending from the center) and is under the patronage of Saint John the Baptist. It was designed by the late …

The Roman Catholic Benedictine monks of Christ in the Desert dedicate their lives in serving the whole human family by daily prayers to God on behalf of all persons and by offering hospitality that aids …

Dec 10, 2025 · In the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church, this Sunday we celebrate the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, dedicated to Christ the King. Next Sunday a new Liturgical Year begins …