The voice of God is always calling but too few are able and willing to listen. In his 6th century Rule for monasteries, St. Benedict outlines a way of life that teaches one to listen with the ear of the heart and to daily translate into action God’s holy teachings so that in all things God may be glorified. To hear the voice of God clearly, one must be prepared to receive it. St. Benedict offers a disciplined way of prayer and work, of obedience and stability, and of ongoing conversion to prepare the hearts of his monks to encounter the God whom they seek. His monks seek God in solitude, but they do not seek Him alone. Rather, they seek him in the company of their brothers who encourage and support them along their way. Within the enclosure of the monastery, they journey together to God who is always near to those who call upon Him.
St. Gregory’s Abbey invites single Catholic men ages 18-45, behind the cloister gate for a monastic encounter. During this time, you will share in the liturgical prayer, lectio divina, common work, and communal life of the abbey and live as a monk, if only for a weekend. While these encounters are primarily intended for those discerning a religious vocation, they are of spiritual benefit to anyone yearning to know God’s still, small voice amidst life’s chaos.
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For more information contact
Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B.
405.878.5456
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What is more delightful than this voice of the Lord calling to us.
+ St. Benedict (RB: Prologue)
