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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Friar Aidan- New Urban Monk
Friar Aidan- New Urban Monk
On Sunday, August 26, 2007 I took my vows as a First Order Secular Friar in the religious Order of St. Columba. As a friend said, I became an Urban Monk!
Men and women who enter the monastic life take the traditional vows of celibacy, poverty, and obedience. However, in the Celtic Christian Tradition, monastics were often married and had families but lived a disciplined life of prayer based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, following the examples of the Desert Fathers and Mothers.
The men and women who comprise the religious Order of St Columba follow the "mixed-life" of traditional monastic spirituality and apostolic ministry. They have dedicated themselves to a life of discipline conformed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, and according to the example of St Columba and the Celtic Christian Church. Our Way of life is based on the Rule of St. Columba.
The Rule of Life consists in:
1. Obedience- to the Holy Trinity, the Holy Scriptures, and the Councils and Creeds of the Undivided Church of the first millenia; a devout life as exemplified by St Columba; and one's Abbot and Spiritual Director;
2. Chastity- for single monks and nuns this means celibacy. For married members this means sexual purity and marital fidelity.
3. Poverty- for monks and nuns this means Poverty! For secular members who live in the world and have families, etc., this means simplicity, stewardship and frugality.
4. Worship- this involves praying the Daily Offices of the Church, regular attendance and reception of Holy Communion, meditation and contemplation, , etc.
5. Bible Study & Private Devotions-
6. Physical Exercise- the celtic monks were hardy and strong men and women who spent hours in vigil, prayers, intercessions, and ministry. So, we need to keep our bodies in good shape. If the body is lethargic, so will our prayer life.
7. Service- our ministry of love and service to others
8. Labor- the work needed to support ourselves, families and communities.
9. Art- may include painting, music, drawing, gardening, craftmenship, spiritual journaling, etc
10. Confession- accountability to a Priest
11. Spiritual Direction- regular spiritual guidance from one's spiritual director.
etc
Photos etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fraidanhix
http://360.yahoo.com/fraidanhix
On Sunday, August 26, 2007 I took my vows as a First Order Secular Friar in the religious Order of St. Columba. As a friend said, I became an Urban Monk!
Men and women who enter the monastic life take the traditional vows of celibacy, poverty, and obedience. However, in the Celtic Christian Tradition, monastics were often married and had families but lived a disciplined life of prayer based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, following the examples of the Desert Fathers and Mothers.
The men and women who comprise the religious Order of St Columba follow the "mixed-life" of traditional monastic spirituality and apostolic ministry. They have dedicated themselves to a life of discipline conformed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, and according to the example of St Columba and the Celtic Christian Church. Our Way of life is based on the Rule of St. Columba.
The Rule of Life consists in:
1. Obedience- to the Holy Trinity, the Holy Scriptures, and the Councils and Creeds of the Undivided Church of the first millenia; a devout life as exemplified by St Columba; and one's Abbot and Spiritual Director;
2. Chastity- for single monks and nuns this means celibacy. For married members this means sexual purity and marital fidelity.
3. Poverty- for monks and nuns this means Poverty! For secular members who live in the world and have families, etc., this means simplicity, stewardship and frugality.
4. Worship- this involves praying the Daily Offices of the Church, regular attendance and reception of Holy Communion, meditation and contemplation, , etc.
5. Bible Study & Private Devotions-
6. Physical Exercise- the celtic monks were hardy and strong men and women who spent hours in vigil, prayers, intercessions, and ministry. So, we need to keep our bodies in good shape. If the body is lethargic, so will our prayer life.
7. Service- our ministry of love and service to others
8. Labor- the work needed to support ourselves, families and communities.
9. Art- may include painting, music, drawing, gardening, craftmenship, spiritual journaling, etc
10. Confession- accountability to a Priest
11. Spiritual Direction- regular spiritual guidance from one's spiritual director.
etc
Photos etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fraidanhix
http://360.yahoo.com/fraidanhix
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