I have recently found a couple of videos describing the life of St Bruno and that of the Carthusians. As we head towards Advent, and my annual encouragement that we have a “Slow Advent” (do less rather than add more and more on), Bruno and the Carthusians can inspire us.
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I am convinced that ancient, timeworn disciplines and wisdom – especially from our Christian roots in the desert, refined in the monastic laboratory – can enable and enrich our Christian lives. 6 October is the commemoration of St Bruno, founder of the Carthusians – one of the orders of monks and nuns that profoundly inspires me.
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The language used to promote ordination and Religious Life (meaning, community, following Jesus, joy, prayer, service…) needs to become the language AND THE REALITY of encouraging people to come to church – to join the common prayer of the gathered Christian community.
There is a new website about and for Cistercian Associates of Kopua Monastery, Aotearoa New Zealand: kopuacistercianassociates.nz
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A third sermon using Charles de Foucauld as a lens.
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A second sermon using Charles de Foucauld as a lens.
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A sermon using Charles de Foucauld as a lens.
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Carthusian monks and nuns continue what was once a human norm: breaking one’s sleep during the night.
