*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
1,669 Responses
I have been enjoying the newsletter and this manifesto speaks to my heart as I have been engaged in many of this manifesto’s areas. This gives me much encouragement to continue and to engage in life more and to contemplate what it means to be in the spiritual life of Jesus Christ as a monk.
I commit to listening with my heart and allowing myself to be recreated by the Great Artist. Content and grateful each day, especially when I begin again.
I commit to all of the above. I have been living this for several years now, and I am glad to join in this group by agreeing to this publicly here!
I commit to dancing with the desire to find God in all things, releasing love, creativity, joy, justice, peace, compassion and honoring the presence of God in all Creation daily.
Yes Yes Yes!
I commit to live a compassionate, contemplative and creative life. I am on a journey and it has taken many twists and turns so far. I feel blessed and inspired to find this community. I want to be a monk in the world and cultivate creative joy!
Such a beautiful path :)
I was in a convent for ten years and left because I couldn’t find the peace of soul I was searching for. My life has taken many twists and turns in my search. Grace has lead me here to Kitale, Kenya where I teach at a center that rescues and rehabilitates abandoned children. My work is both rewarding and draining. I need the spiritual resources and solidarity offered by your community. I LOVE the idea of being a monk in the world! Let the journey continue with more help along the way!
Now, having finally acquired the wisdom that comes from embracing my old age, I commit myself to welcoming the peace of God which transcends all understanding, and to giving heartfelt thanks for the both the rainclouds and the silver linings.
I sign the Monk Manifesto and offer my solidarity with others who want to express their inner monk in everyday life.