The Urban Monastic Way of Life

Come, let's walk together. Being a monastic is not a destination. It is a journey, with Christ, into a greater understanding and embodiment of your faith. This Way of Life invites you to engage deeply with God, yourself, and your world. Being a monastic is an intentional, embodied, and fulfilling way to be a Christian. Discover how to live monastically in your city. Living this way is only possible within the love and grace of Jesus. Find yourself invited to rest within God's presence. Discover more deeply the vastness of God's love for you and all of creation. You are welcome here. Greater presence with God and others awaits you as each chapter invites you to reflect, live, and pray.

Urban Monastics is a Way of Life, a movement, a community, an organization, and an ecumenical monastic order. It is rooted in the Christian monastic tradition. This tradition began in the earliest days of the Church. Monastic communities sprang up and followed the spread of the Gospel around the Mediterranean. Urban Monastics is helping to embody this tradition in cities all around the world. Be Present with God, and Present with Others. Learn more at: UrbanMonastic.org