*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
1,542 Responses
Thank you for sharing your journey and helping those of us in the “wilderness!” I am enjoying the Easter Retreat.
This is lovely and describes the principles by which I’ve lived for much of my life. Thank you for articulating and externalising this Sangha.
Thank you for this wonderful week of guided reflection. I choose to sign the manifesto. Yours in Christ, Dawn
He pasado muchos años buscando un monasterio como este, finalmente lo he encontrado. Gracias Christine.
I have spent many years searching for a monastery like this, finally I have found. Thanks Christine.
From my cell in Argentina
Daniel.
thank you for your creative help in enabling me to keep on walking with faith. I am looking forward to the challenges and affirmations that will be encountered through the Easter Retreat.
:) rosi
This is my calling.
Thank you.
What a beautiful manifesto and encapsulation of what I live as truth in my life!
Thank you!
dear christine
Thanks for creating this .Its inspiring
I’m eager to take the E-course
It will have a postive effect on me for sure
Blessings & Peace
Rev. Luigi
unity minister
I will be because I am called to be. Thank you for a wonderful week.
I was searching for a work by Thomas Merton and I found Abbey of the Arts. It has been a revelation to me and has challanged me. I have completed the 7 day e-course and I am signing the Monks Manifesto. Is this how I do it?