Steven H Gordon

St. Bernard Abbey

These images were taken at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama. As a Benedictine Oblate, I am affiliated with the monastery. I follow the monks’ prayer schedule, attend holy hour monthly, and participate in workshops and the annual retreat. I always feel at home here.

Find out more about the monastery from the abbey website.

The tabernacle at St. Bernard Abbey
The tabernacle at St. Bernard Abbey, covered during Lent.
Image of St. Benedict in front of a cave, rendered using artificial intelligence, and then repainted using various mobile apps.
Image of St. Benedict in front of a cave, rendered using artificial intelligence, and then repainted in mobile apps.
A Sacristan prepares the altar for the Easter Vigil service.
A Sacristan prepares the altar for the Easter Vigil service.
Photo Art: Photograph of a barn in Cullman, Alabama, rendered with an artistic technique.
The main barn rendered in an acrylic style painting.
Barn in Cullman, Alabama in the late afternoon light.
The main barn at St. Bernard Abbey.
Abbey's Psalm readings turned to the Sunday Vespers section.
Abbey’s Psalm readings turned to the Sunday Vespers section.
A view from the choir stall.
A view from the choir stall.
Photo art of a conference room wall light fixture
Conference room wall light.