Spiritual Life

The boys at Gregory the Great have a vibrant prayer life. They sing Lauds at dawn like monks, recite the Angelus before meals like laborers in a field, pray the Rosary in the afternoon like dutiful sons, give praise to God after athletic contests like soldiers, and chant Compline after nightfall like men. At the center of all this is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the source and summit of all that is good, true, and beautiful, where the boys attend as acolytes, thurifers, crucifers, cantors, and sacristans. The sacraments, prayers, and devotions which take their form and inspiration from the Divine Liturgy prepare the minds and hearts of students for fruitful participation. 

The liturgical life at Gregory the Great has a palpable rhythm, daily and seasonal, which forms the core of our spiritual discipline. Everyday prayer harmonized with penitential observances, solemn processions, and banquets on feast days enact the dramatic unfolding of the life of Christ and those who followed His way. This is the legacy of the Church, and we bring our boys to this font to drink deeply, to move their hearts, mold their aspirations, and give voice to the deepest longings of their spirit.