"This is the good zeal which monks must foster with fervent love: they should each try to be the first to show respect to the other"
- Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 72 verse 3

Save the Date - Monastic Moment Experience

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Mark your calender for the Monastic Moment Experience.  On February 17-18th, 2012, come live the monastic life at St. Joseph Monastery.  This experience is for women ages 18-35.  See the flyer for more information.  Email Sr. Catherine, OSB; or call 918-746-4205.  

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Cenobites: The Strong Kind

Wednesday, May 09, 2012.

At the outset of the Rule, Benedict sets forth who is audience is intended to be.  In Chapter 1, he lists the four types of persons that can be found in groups.  One of the types that Benedict describes are the sarabaites.  These are folks who try to form...
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