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# Prince of Peace Abbey

Prince of Peace Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Oceanside California.

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- [A Benedictine Monastery](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/) - Seek God. Find purpose within a community grounded in prayer and tradition. Join us in embracing a life dedicated to Christ’s teachings and spiritual growth.
- [Retiro dirigido por un monje](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/retreats/retiro-dirigido-por-un-monje/) - Retiro dirigido por un monje Testimonios de retiros “Este taller dio luz a mi camino espiritual. Las herramientas aprendidas fortalecerán mi oración diaria. Me quedo con estas frases: ‘Con Dios jamás me voy a sentir sola’ y ‘Al final de mi vida se me preguntará cuánta caridad tuve.’” Yolanda, Oceanside, California “Este curso me abrió
- [Monk Directory](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/monk-directory/) - Monk Directory Meet the Monks of Prince of Peace Abbey Fr. Abbot Sharbel Ewen, OSB Professed Vows: 9/21/1981 Abbot Fr. Charles Wright, OSB Professed Vows: 8/24/1964 Prior Br. Raphael Meyer Professed Vows: 5/20/1969 Subprior Br. Anselm Clark, OSB Professed Vows: 4/16/1955 Infirmary Resident Br. Joseph Black, OSB Professed Vows: 12/8/1962 Fr. Stephanos Pedrano, OSB Professed
- [Our Retreat House](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/retreats/our-retreat-house/) - Our Retreat House Experience Serenity at Our Retreat House Prince of Peace Abbey is a Benedictine monastery nestled atop a serene mesa overlooking the San Luis Rey River Valley and the Pacific Ocean. The Abbey offers a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking spiritual renewal and tranquility. The Benedictine monastery invites both individuals and groups to
- [Monk-Led Retreats](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/retreats/monk-led-retreats/) - Monk-Led Retreats Retreatant Testimonials “Books intimidate me, but this retreat made Lectio Divina simple, clear, and step-by-step. I finally understand the process.” Brian, Danville, California “As a 'new' Catholic, I was intimidated at first. This retreat made Lectio Divina simple, clear, and doable. I left with a prayer skill I can truly use in my
- [Vocation Director](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/vocations/vocation-director/) - Vocation Director Are you hearing the call to something greater?Join us in seeking God through the Benedictine way of life—a journey of prayer, work, and community that begins with our formative years. Embrace this transformative experience. Fr. Esteban Jaimez Flores, OSBVocation DirectorPhone: 760-967-4200, Ext. 239Email: br.estebanosb@hotmail.comPrince of Peace AbbeyPO Box 3470Oceanside, CA 92051 Vocations A
- [Gift Shop](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/visit-us/gift-shop/) - Gift Shop Our Gift Shop features an extensive selection of religious items and books. You will find a wide selection of Medals of Saint Benedict, Rosaries, etc. Come and visit us.Summer Hours (June 3 – September 2, 2025):Tuesday to Saturday: 11:15 AM – 3:00 PMSunday: 11:15 AM – 1:00 PMMonday: ClosedSummer hours are in effect
- [Retreats](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/retreats/) - Retreats Retreatant Testimonials Play Play Play “Great care and concern are to be shown in receiving poor people and pilgrims, because in them more particularly Christ is received.” Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 53 Our Retreat House Monk-Led Retreats Retiro dirigido por un monje
- [Vocations](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/vocations/) - Vocations “Do not grant newcomers to the monastic life an easy entry, but, as the Apostle says, Test the spirits to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1).” Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 58. A Benedictine Monk Discernment Process Our Horarium Vocation Director
- [Prayer Intentions Thank You](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/prayer-intentions/prayer-intentions-thank-you/) - Thank You We got it! We have received your prayer intention. It will be lifted up in the prayers of the monastic community. Through our silence, psalms, and intercession, your intention becomes part of the prayer offered here in the monastery. Return to the Homepage Photo Gallery
- [Prayer Intentions](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/prayer-intentions/) - Prayer Intentions Can We Pray for You? The monks of the Abbey are privileged and happy to pray for your personal intentions. A prayer board is set up in the sacristy where your intentions alert the monks to pray for them. The monks pray for your intentions at all our Liturgy Hours throughout the day
- [Make a Gift](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/support-us/make-a-gift/) - Make a Gift “If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? 1 John 3:17 Your support helps sustain a tradition of prayer, work, and hospitality that reaches across generations. By giving today, you join in the mission of our
- [Support Us](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/support-us/) - Support Us “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.” Hebrews 13:16 Ways to Support Us Make a Gift
- [Ways to Support Us](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/support-us/ways-to-support-us/) - Ways to Support Us “Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true life.” 1 Timothy 6: 18-19 Supporting Prince of Peace Abbey: A Call to Join Us
- [Contact Us](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Get in Touch with Us! We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our community, wish to join us for a retreat, or need more information about us, our team is here to assist. Please feel free to reach out through the contact form below, or call us directly—we look
- [Our Monastery](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/) - Our Monastery “The workshop where we are to toil faithfully at all these tasks is the enclosure of the monastery and stability in the community.” Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 4: The tools for good works. Abbot Sharbel OSB Our Community Life in Our Monastery Monk Directory History of The Abbey Architecture & More
- [Abbot Sharbel OSB](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/abbot-sharbel-osb/) - Abbot Sharbel, OSB A Shepherd of Souls Humble Beginnings and Formative YearsBorn in 1947 in the fertile lands of Minnesota, Abbot Sharbel grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and simplicity, cultivated in a family of six children. His upbringing was deeply influenced by the rhythms of rural life, where faith and community
- [Life in Our Monastery](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/life-in-our-monastery/) - Life in Our Monastery Our Monastic LifestyleLocated in the scenic seaside community of Oceanside, California, our Benedictine monastery offers a serene haven for men seeking a life of contemplation and spiritual growth. Blessed with great weather year-round, the monastery boasts an extraordinary location with breathtaking ocean views, refreshing ocean breezes, and stunning sunsets that paint
- [Our Community](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/our-community/) - Our Community A Place of Harmony and Peace Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Oceanside, California, a unique Catholic Benedictine community of men from diverse backgrounds and cultures thrives. This vibrant monastic community, known for its devotion to the Rule of Saint Benedict, embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, offering a sanctuary
- [History of The Abbey](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/history-of-the-abbey/) - History of The Abbey The Journey of Our Benedictine Family Origins in Switzerland The history of our Benedictine family begins at the ancient Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln in Switzerland. This venerable abbey, with a legacy spanning nearly eleven centuries, remains a thriving center of monastic life and pilgrimage. Built on the site where Saint Meinrad,
- [Our Horarium](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/vocations/our-horarium/) - Our Horarium The horarium of the monks living in our monastery is the following:5:30 AM – Liturgy of the Hours (LH): Vigils, followed by private Lection Divina (LD)7:00 AM – LH: Lauds, followed by breakfast8:00 AM – Monks in formation attend class (usually one hour); others work9:30 AM – LD10:30 AM – Conventual Mass12:00 PM
- [Discernment Process](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/vocations/discernment-process-2/) - Discernment Process Discerning a Monastic Vocation: Is God Calling You? The Call to HolinessEvery man is called to serve God and neighbor in unique ways, but for some, this calling is heard most clearly in the quiet of a monastery. A monastic vocation is a profound and special gift, often manifesting as a deep attraction
- [Visit Us](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/visit-us/) - Visit Us “All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger, and you welcomed me (Matt 25:35).” Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 53. Maps & Directions Schedule of Liturgy Gift Shop
- [Schedule of Liturgy](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/visit-us/schedule-of-liturgy/) - Schedule of Liturgy Come Join Us The daily schedule of the Liturgy in our monastery is the following:5:30 AM – Liturgy of the Hours (LH): Vigils (matins)7:00 AM – LH: Lauds (morning prayer)10:30 AM – Conventual Mass5:00 PM – LH: Vespers (evening prayer)8:00 PM – LH: Compline (night prayer)The schedule of the Liturgy changes on
- [Maps & Directions](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/visit-us/maps-amd-directions/) - Maps & Directions Prince of Peace Abbey is located in Oceanside, California, which is in the northwest section of San Diego County. The monastery is 42 miles north from San Diego Airport (SAN) and 50 miles south from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County. The abbey is 2 miles east from the I-5 Freeway
- [Thank You](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/contact-us/thank-you/) - Thank You We got it! We received your form submission and will respond as soon as possible. If you signed up to receive our newsletter, you have been added to the list. Return to the Homepage Photo Gallery
- [Architecture & More](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/our-monastery/architecture-and-more/) - Architecture & More An Architect and Monk Exciting news is on the horizon for Prince of Peace Abbey as we prepare to delve into the visionary design of our sacred space, crafted by the esteemed architect Fray Gabriel Chávez de la Mora, OSB. Renowned for his distinctive approach to ecclesiastical architecture, Fray Gabriel has embraced
- [A Benedictine Monk](https://princeofpeaceabbey.org/vocations/a-benedicine-monk/) - A Benedictine Monk Monasticism in the U.S. Monasticism has played a pivotal role in Christian history, embodying a profound dedication to spiritual life and community. Its origins trace back to the early centuries of Christianity, where individuals sought solitude and prayer in the deserts of Egypt. Notably, Coptic monasticism, founded by figures like St. Anthony