Our house is God's House

Brigid's Cross Ranch is a Christian House of Hospitality and Refuge. We take seriously the judgement of Jesus when he said:

"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me." (KJV Matthew 25.40)

As a House of Hospitality, we offer to all of God's Children a place of rest and refreshment. We also offer to the surrounding community access to our library of Christian books, as well as our books on gardening, livestock, poultry and sustainable, simple living.

As a House of Refuge, we offer a place to find relief from the pressures of life to all who need it. Our house is a safe place, one in which comfort and shelter are found. We will do our best to help those in need, to find relief and solace.

We hold daily morning and evening prayers. Feel free to join us.

Our table always has room for one more.

12 Marks of a New Monasticism

1. Relocating to the abandond places of Empire.
2. Sharing economic resources with fellow community members and the needy amoung us.
3. Humble submission to Christ's body, the church.
4. Geographical proximity to community members who share a common rule of life.
5. Hospitality to strangers.
6. Nurturing common life amoung members of intentional community.
7. Peacemaking in the midst of violence and conflict resolution within communities along the lines of Matthew 18.
8. Lament for racial divisions within the church and our communities combined with active pursuit of a just reconciliation.
9. Care for the plot of God's earth given to us along with support of our local economies.
10. Support for celbate singles alongside monogamous married couples and their children.
11. Intentional formation in the way of Christ and the rule of the community along the lines of the old novitiate.
12. Commitment to a disciplined contemplative life.

About Brigid's Cross Ranch

Brigid's Cross Ranch is slowly building into self-sufficiency by producing natural soaps and furniture for sale. We are currently developing a large garden, as well as building up a flock of chickens for eggs and meat. We can also provide website design and database services.

St. Brigid is both a symbol of our Irish heritage and a model of Christian discipleship that is consistant with our Faith. To find out more about this venerated Irish Saint, read about St Brigid and the story of her cross here.