From earliest times monasteries have always practiced hospitality. St.Benedict makes it clear that all guests who come to the monastery “are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35) Great reverence and respect are to be shown to all especially poor people and pilgrims, because in them more particularly Christ is received. The monastic Guest House is a place of prayer and retreat. The quiet, peaceful surroundings of the monastery and its fields and forests are ideal for calming troubled minds and spirits.

Throughout the year Religious and Layfolk come to stay at the monastery Guesthouse. Some come to make private Retreat, some just come to ‘get away from it all’. Perhaps you will be able to visit here sometime. now that you know a little about the life here, you will hopefully be drawn to associate with the life of adoration and praise of God to which our communtiy is committed.

Mellifont Abbey Guesthouse
Collon,
Co. Louth
Rep. Of Ireland

Reception:  041-9826103
Email: mellifontabbey@eircom.net