Liturgy and Prayer Hours

The Liturgy has been at the heart of community life since the beginning of Western Monasticism founded by St. Benedict himself. All of the other events of daily life give way to the primacy of the liturgy of the hours known as The Divine Office, ( Lectio Divina ) . And in a monastery, the principal liturgy is first the Holy Sacrifice of The Mass. Then the Liturgy of the Hours throughout the day. The Monks arise before dawn and enter the church to offer Morning Prayer. And the monks return throughout the day to offer communal prayer known as the Canonical hours established by Saint Benedict. The Divine Office is chanted throughout the seven Canonical hours of the day. Benediction of The Blessed Sacrament is a fundamental value of the Monks life before Vespers of Each Saturday and Sunday.

The Community of Saint Benedict is a community of monks striving to live a simple, genuine and full monastic life according to the Scriptures and the Rule of St.Benedict . As members of The Benedictine Congregation of The Holy Spirit, we seek to remain faithful to our authentic tradition continually revitalized by the Holy Spirit. We are committed to honor and glorify God through the harmonious balance of prayer, study work and hospitality.  We recognize our affinity with all who follow the monastic way of life, especially those who are part of the Benedictine tradition. Called together by God to a community of fraternal love, we believe our life itself to be apostolic and in the context of the church and the world community, we seek to serve all God’s people. United in faith, we  celebrate God’s kingdom through prayer, life in common and work.

                                             

Evening Vespers