Monastic Modernity Sean Delahay
“Monastic Modernity” A visual study into the devoted lives of those dwelling at Mucknell Abbey - A monastery under the rule of St. Benedict By Sean Delahay
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“This, then, is the good zeal with those who follow the monastic way must foster with fervent love; They should each try to show respect for the other, supporting with the greatest patience one another’s weaknesses of body or character, and earnestly competing in obedience to one another.”
“When they live by the labour of their hands... They will really be in the best monastic tradition.�
“Seeing his workers amid a multitude of people the lord calls out...”Is there anyone here who yearns for life an desires to see good days?”
"Thus says the lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
"Come to me all that are weary and carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
“May they all be one; just as you, Father, are in me, and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe...�
“As we progress in this way of life and in faith, we shall run on the path of God’s commandments, our hearts over-flowing with the inexpressible delight of love.”
“Be concerned above everything else with the kingdom of God and with what God requires of you, and God will provide you with all (other) things.�
”My eyes will be upon you and my ears will listen to your prayers; even before you call to me, I will say to you, ‘Here I am’. What my dean, brothers and sisters, is more delightful that this voice of the lord calling to us? See how the lord, in his love, shows us the way of life.”
"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things past, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."