Suburban Hermit
“In Every Man There is a Monk and an Explorer” Ben Stauffer
Benedictines —They’ll Be Back.
I have visited Benedictine monasteries around the world and have always been found St Benedict’s instructions to treat guests “as Christ” to be part of their welcome. The monks have always opened their door [...]
A Monk by Rubens
Technically I think this is a portrait of a Franciscan friar, but the intensity of his gaze and the artistry of Rubens takes you beyond words into monastic silence.
The Benedictine Way – Conversion of Life
After the vows of stability and obedience is the third vow of Conversion of Life. This is the part where the spiritual life gets some kick and zing. Obedience and stability seem dull and [...]
The Way of St Benedict – Obedience
This is the second in a series of posts on the Benedictine Way. The first article on the vow of Stability is here. The second vow the Benedictine takes is the vow of obedience. [...]
The Way of St Benedict – Stability
Rod Dreher's book The Benedict Option has brought light to the contribution and possibilities of the Benedictine way of life to a wider audience, but it is important to understand the foundations of Benedictine spirituality. It [...]
The Refectory
In my visits to monasteries over the years I've eaten with monks in grand Baroque refectories as at Monte Oliveto in Italy, Medieval halls at Mont St Michel, simple dining rooms and grand paneled [...]