*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
1,651 Responses
Thank you for your work and for making Saint Benedict known to all
20 years ago I was part of a Contemplative Christian Network..as I moved around I lost contact.
I was baptised which was a first for a contemplative church steeped in the creative expression of God.
I have wandered with my Christ – light & am truely excited to have arrived at the Abbey of the Arts…
I commit to this beautiful practice!
I am wanting to be more active with my fellow dancing monk and come alongside where and when I can to dance, learn, pray and support. No matter what is going on out in the world, we know who truly controls the world so let us not fret, rather let us dance fellow monks!
I have been following along and participating occasionally, but find I want to commit to practice and deepen my understanding of God around us and abiding in us. I have been a seeker-searcher for many years, and I have strong leanings toward the Celtic traditions. We used to attend a Celtic evensong service, but no longer attend that church, and I miss everything about the service and hope to find my center here.
I am so very glad that I have found this community – it chimes with everything I’ve been aiming for in life. Thank you!
So happy I found this group!
Thanks, Christine for providing this clear declaration for living a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life! I’m sharing your link with friends as part of my Easter Letter.
Susie Leonard Weller, USA
Thank you for creating what I have been searching for!! An inclusive, fully embodied presence of the divine. May all who come here feel the well of nourishment that I have. Thank you!
The Original teachings of Torah and Yeshua ~ pre-Christianity, whether Paul’s or Constantine’s ~ are so full of meaning and poetry and music, who wouldn’t want to dance to the harmonies?