Are you hastening toward your heavenly home?
Rule of St. Benedict 73:8
MONASTIC Q&A
Q: What is a monk?
A: A monk is a Christian committed to seeking God through a life of prayer and work in community. Saint Benedict describes cenobites (monks who live in community, as opposed to hermits who live alone) as “those who belong to a monastery, where they serve under a rule and an abbot” (RB 1:1).
Q: What are the vows professed by a Benedictine monk?
A: The vows professed by Benedictines predate the more familiar trio of “poverty, chastity, and obedience,” which became the predominant profession formula in the 13th century with the rise of mendicant orders (Franciscans, Dominicans, etc.). Saint Benedict states in his Rule: “When he (i.e. the new monk) is to be received, he comes before the whole community in the oratory and promises stability, fidelity to monastic life, and obedience” (RB 58:17).
Q: Are there any requirements to become a monk?
A: Saint Benedict tells us in the Rule that “the concern must be whether the newcomer truly seeks God and whether he shows eagerness for the Work of God, for obedience and for trials.” (RB 58:7) Ultimately, a man who feels called to the monastic life must have an intense desire to know God more intimately and to seek him through a life of prayer, community, and service. Additionally, candidates should also:
- have received the Sacraments of Initiation within the Catholic Church
Q: What is the process to become a monk?
A: The journey to becoming a monk begins with the initial contact — the inquirer remains in contact with the vocation director and asks questions about our way of life. Men are invited to visit the monastery and experience our way of life in order to help clarify their vocation. Candidates who show interest in entering the community are asked to make at least two, one-week visits, after which they may make a formal application to the postulancy. This is a six month to one year period during which the postulant further discerns his vocation while living, praying and working in community. A two year novitiate follows, which is a time of intense prayer, study and formation in the monastic way of life. If at this point the novice remains steadfast in his vocation, he may petition to profess temporary vows for four years. During the juniorate, the junior monk is assigned a ministry or may also be sent out on mission or for further studies. If a monk has persevered, he petitions the community to profess solemn vows, committing himself to the monastic life for the rest of his life.
Q: What does a monk do all day?
A: A monk’s life is a balance of Ora et Labora, prayer (both private and communal) and meaningful work. Our day is structured around the communal praying of the Liturgy of the Hours. This prayer is made manifest in the work that we do throughout the day — this unceasing prayer gives purpose to our ministries and empowers us to serve God’s people. Here is our typical daily routine in a nutshell:
For more information please visit our website: www.benedictinemissionhouse.com
or contact:
Br. Tobias Dammert, OSB (Vocation Director)
- (402) 352-2177, ext. 303
- BroTobias@benedictinemissionhouse.com
Br. Damian Cayetano, OSB (Assistant Vocation Director)
- (402) 352-2177, ext. 302
- BroDamian@benedictinemissionhouse.com
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Hi, i have some little knowledge of monastic life from my short stint in a missionary society, that is close to 10yrs ago but would wish to experience it, with enough work to cater for my daily bread. Do you accept vocations all over the world, i desire to experience the monastic life in your community. I am graduate in hotel management, and i enjoy cooking. I a male kenyan aged 30 yrs.
hola fr. paul kasun, o.s.b espero que en dios que se encuentre bien de salud para uqe nos pueda seguir ayudando no nada mas a mi sino a todos los que lo necesitamos, personas como usted que dios lo bendiga se lo desceo de corazon.
el 12 de mayo del 2010 le envie el paquete completo hize todo lo que me pidio menos la firma del notario publico mi madre me comento que rudy salazar que no han resivido el paquete para yo reclamar en el correo y tambien mi madre e comento que rudy salazar le dijo a mi madre que fasilcificaria mi firma usted que opina fr paul yo en lo presonal no lo creeo correcto ese elemento pone travas y espero me equivoque y que sea un buen chico no tengo el guato d conocerlo no pierdo la speranza de conocerlos a ambos, y estrechar mi mano primeramente dios mi numero de cel es el mismo. que dios lo bendiga donde quiera que este.
Dear Father Vocation Director,
Peace and all Good! I am Jeros Gutierrez Amparo, 29 years of age, from Manila Philippines. I have been desiring to become a religious brother, first to make myself totally devoted to God, second, for the atonement of my sins and the sins of the world, to labor and to toil for the intentions of my family and friends and those who have asked for prayers, and third, to follow my hearts’ desire.
I hope to hear from you the possibility of becoming a humble member of your community for mission. Thank you very much and God Bless you all.
Sincerely yours in the Holy Triune God,
Jeros G. Amparo
Manila, Philippines
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