*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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We invite you to. . .
Monk: from the Greek monachos meaning single or solitary, a monk in the world does not live apart but immersed in the everyday with a single-hearted and undivided presence, always striving for greater wholeness and integrity
Manifesto: from the Latin for clear, means a public declaration of principles and intentions.
Monk Manifesto: A public expression of your commitment to live a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life.
*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
1,553 Responses
I commit to the 8 principles.
I commit to the 8 principles of the dancing monk community with joy.
Yes! I am happy to join the community of dancing monks and commit to the manifesto.
Dancing with joy, I commit.
I commit to following this manifesto more closely with every step and to following where She leads.
I want to be a Dancing Monk! Terri Brandley
With God’s help, and placing all my hope in Her, I commit.
I accept this invitation to rest in heart, gratitude, grace and inner quietude, and live with integrity, compassion, care, creativity and joy as a dancing nun.
I say yes through the spirit’s power alive in me.
I commit to this word of hope and to pray for all who have said yes.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Monk In The World e-course and commit to letting these principles be guiding factors in my journey this year.