*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
For a PDF version of the Monk Manifesto click the link to download a printable file.
The Monk Manifesto is also available in Spanish, German, and Norwegian translations. Click here for PDFs of Manifesto del Monje, Mönchs Manifest, and Munkemanifestet.
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
1,527 Responses
Thank you, Christine!
Christine! Thank you so much for helping me along this path, to recommitting each time to living as a monk in the world and to finding a community of people who are on a similar path. It feeds my body and soul as I am sure it does to so many others, you are doing God’s work.
Beautiful ….. Simplicity …… with gratitude and thanks.
I begin again. Thanks.
Thanks for the Manifesto. Clear, simple, and full of heart.
Blessings to all of us on our paths.
This is perfect as I approach my personal new year’s day. Thanks Christine!
This is wonderful. Thank you Christine.
Thanks for being a part of my journey, I feel this resignates and captures journey of being mindful. Looking forward to being apart of this on a daily basis.
again thanks
Tammie
Thank you Christine. I appreciate knowing that there are others along with me on my journey even though we are not traveling together. -Wendie