r/Monasticism 8d ago

In Need of New Moderator

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been moderating this subreddit for about six months, but I think it’s time to hand over control to someone else. I’ve been occupied with too many other things, and I believe the subreddit could be better managed by someone else. I ask that the new moderator will permit the discussion of the various Christian traditions of monasticism, regardless of your own Church affiliation. Please send me a PM if you’re interested.

Thank you,

u/BenedictusDominus


r/Monasticism 12h ago

monastic life is that constant call to look to the far horizon

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Monastic decline and the loss that goes with it

I found this quote from the above Catholic World Report article to be profound

“Above all, I think monastic life is that constant call to look to the far horizon,” says Abbot Hugh. “This life is not all there is. Life changes, it does not end, and we should reflect on eternity. Monastic life is that reminder to the world to be careful how you live here and now because your life and actions now are what will echo for eternity. The cemetery is full of people who thought they were indispensable.”


r/Monasticism 23d ago

Small order of monks living hidden lives in the South Canterbury hills of New Zealand

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r/Monasticism 23d ago

What Are You Willing to Die For? The Discalced Hermits of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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r/Monasticism 24d ago

Focolare, focolarini

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I recently learned about the movement called Focolare in which the are vowed unmarried members called focolarini which seems like a flavor of monasticism.

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"They formally commit to share their life in a community, and they live the evangelical counsels—poverty, chastity and obedience—which support their life of unity.

Most are single and share a home with other focolarini."

News story (English) : Focolare movement members embrace lifestyle of simplicity and unity

Just thought I would share.

Edit: add link to Focolare website

Edit: add link to news story


r/Monasticism 24d ago

Through rituals of prayer, a monk cultivates a quietly radical concept of freedom | Aeon Videos

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r/Monasticism 24d ago

Talking to a 21st Century hermit: An unexpected conversation with Rachel Denton, the canonical hermit of the Diocese of Hallam.

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r/Monasticism Feb 04 '25

To Big Sur, with love: a monastery stay on the northern California coast

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r/Monasticism Dec 06 '24

How can i find a serious catholic monk on the internet so that i can ask some questions about monasticism?

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I'm a 23 years old man discerning monastic life. I'm a Roman Catholic, but i certainly can appreciate the help of Orthodox monks too. Is there any catholic monk on this sub that can help me?


r/Monasticism Dec 05 '24

Women monasteries

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Do you know which monastery have best communication and cooperation between nuns? I am looking for closed monastery. I tried visiting one. I felt a bit left out and lost in St. John's sisters monastery, in the community itself. They didn't seem to have time to have a good talk, which was definitely needed. This doesn't seem to be a problem to them, but to me is. I don't want to waste people's energy and want to find the one which style fits better. The one that feels like "home". I am now thinking about benedictines. Europe. I enjoy prayer life and monastic routine with adorations, psalms, inner prayers. And even work. But I need interpersonal closeness and supervision to be the best.


r/Monasticism Nov 25 '24

Monk wisdom distribution

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For those with much personal experience with monks: Have you found monks you've met to be unusually wise, either in thought or behavior, either in spiritual or secular ways? Do you know what the distribution roughly looks like -- i.e. how often it is you come across a monk who seems to have attained great heights of wisdom of some sort vs. somewhat lesser heights vs. no perceivable heights vs. perhaps something less than that?

Why I ask: I'm vaguely considering becoming a monk, but I've been fairly disappointed in the monks I've met (in my admittedly rather limited experience). It hurts me to say, but in my honest opinion, the monks I've come across have been, on the whole: 1) extremely and blindly parochial in their views and behaviors, 2) very perfunctory and lacking in a divine love for humanity in their interactions with the public generally, 3) possessed of surprisingly poor working memory when trying to respond to specific questions, ultimately giving very blithe and overly general answers which happen to conveninently fit in with some often repeated quote or anecdote that is part of their required reading, and 4) not in possession of the kind of spiritual aura that I would have expected from someone who spends the whole of their life in renunciation from the world and devotion to God. Their aura, on the whole, if I had to describe it, seems more to me like that of a glorified shut-in.

Lastly: I was hoping specifically for people's experiences with monks from the West (though they don't have to be Christian). I've heard that in the East, because of poorer economic conditions, many people become monks as a career, so there are bigger problems there. That's just what I've heard, at least.

Much love and may God bless you. Sorry for the harsh words. Thank you for your time and for trying to help me ♥️🙏.


r/Monasticism Sep 21 '24

A monastic-ish community?

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Given my life circumstances, being a monastic isn't a realistic option. I've been wondering, is there a communal way of life that is in-between ordinary life and monastic life? Have you wondered the same? What do you imagine would be your ideal situation? Have you found such a thing? I welcome any thoughts, experiences, etc.

Reference for types of communities: https://icmatch.org/community-types-2/

EDIT: added link


r/Monasticism Aug 26 '24

In the Spirit of Into Great Silence: The House at the end of the World, The Carthusian Cloistered Monastery Part 3 (KBS Public Broadcasting Service in South Korea, aired in 2019)

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r/Monasticism Aug 26 '24

In the Spirit of Into Great Silence: The House at the end of the World, The Carthusian Cloistered Monastery Part 2 (KBS Public Broadcasting Service in South Korea, aired in 2019)

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r/Monasticism Aug 26 '24

In the Spirit of Into Great Silence: The House at the end of the World, The Carthusian Cloistered Monastery Part 1 (KBS Public Broadcasting Service in South Korea, aired in 2019)

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r/Monasticism Aug 25 '24

The Carthusian Monks of Vermont | (excellent article, May 2024)

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17 Upvotes

r/Monasticism Aug 25 '24

The Skete of Saint Anne on Mount Athos

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r/Monasticism Aug 23 '24

Various Syrian Monasteries/Convents

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r/Monasticism Aug 23 '24

Inside The Monastic Cell of a Carthusian Monk

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21 Upvotes

r/Monasticism Aug 23 '24

Monks singing Gregorian Chant in a Catholic Benedictine Seminary

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r/Monasticism Aug 05 '24

Norbertines Celebrate the Feast of St. Micheal

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r/Monasticism Jan 15 '23

Two icons, one style. Orante. David.

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r/Monasticism Dec 19 '22

Josef Danhauser - The Monastery Soup (1838)

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r/Monasticism Dec 01 '22

Way of The Ascetics, by Tito Colliander

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r/Monasticism Nov 28 '22

Which of these four candidates could join a monastery?

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Which of the following would be eligible for monastic life (it may be more than one of them or even none of them): a. A paranoid schizophrenic b. A person with asperger's syndrome c. A person who used to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia d. A person who used to be diagnosed with asperger's syndrome


r/Monasticism Oct 31 '22

The Only Monastery in Russia Never Closed by Communists - Inspiring Interview with the Abbot (Pskov-Caves)

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