Incorporating Biblical Meditation

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Biblical Meditaion

Biblical Meditation: An invitation to slow down, read sacred Scripture, and allow its living words to inspire contemplation, reflection, and personal insight.

Through the practice of Lectio Divina, aspirants will discover a way to engage with Scripture that transcends ordinary reading, transforming everyday moments into a dialogue with the Divine.

Experience the Camaldolese Prayer Life

The Hermetical Order of the Camaldolese warmly invites prospective aspirants—especially those engaged in full-time work—to experience a condensed two-week immersion into our way of life. This schedule is designed to be realistic for busy professionals who wish to explore the heart of our Benedictine spirituality, incorporating biblical meditation and the praying of the Hours into daily routines without forsaking career and family obligations.

In this program, participants will learn the foundational practices of contemplative prayer:

Even within the constraints of a busy schedule, the Liturgy of the Hours offers points of grace throughout the day.

Participants will learn practical methods for incorporating short, structured prayers during the dawn, midday, evening, and night. Below is a realistic, flexible timetable for a two-week immersion that balances work, personal life, and contemplative practice.

Praying the Hours

Two-Week Immersion Schedule

Week One: Establishing the Rhythm

Week Two: Deepening Practice and Integration

Monday to Friday (Weekdays)

Saturday & Sunday (Weekend Retreat)

Monday to Friday (Weekdays)

Saturday & Sunday (Weekend Retreat)

Embracing the Journey

This two-week immersion is crafted as a bridge between the busy reality of full-time work and the transformative daily practice of the Camaldolese spiritual life. By integrating biblical meditation and selected Hours of prayer into your schedule, you will gain firsthand insight into how the contemplative rhythm can enrich your personal and professional life.

Prospective aspirants are encouraged to consider how even small, intentional moments of prayer and reflection can become anchors in the midst of daily challenges. The experience is designed to be flexible, supportive, and, most of all, transformative. It offers a faithful glimpse into a life where the sacred is interwoven with the everyday, empowering you to cultivate a deeper communion with the Divine while fulfilling your worldly responsibilities.

For more information or to register for the immersion program, please contact our formation office or visit the New Camaldoli community online. Embrace this opportunity to nurture your spirit, discover new depths of prayer, and explore the path towards joining the Camaldolese as an Oblate.

May this journey open your heart to a richer, more aligned way of living—one where faith and daily life walk together in peaceful harmony.

Learning with a Sacramental Church

Fostering faith, inclusion, and compassionate service within a vibrant community and beyond.

Creeds

The Nicene Creed & Apostles' Creed are are living expressions of the Church’s faith. They serve both as historical anchors and as vital components of today’s liturgy and pastoral life.

Ordo

Rooted in the church’s rich heritage & deep commitment to spiritual growth, the Ordo serves as a liturgical roadmap, fostering unity, devotion, and understanding.

Ecumenism: the journey towards unity among all Christians and mutual understanding with people of other faith traditions.

Ecumenical

Camaldolese Life

Contemplative Prayer

God in Nature

The Camaldolese Hermitage at Big Sur welcomes all who feel called to integrate the contemplative and monastic spirit into the fullness of everyday life.

The Hermetical Order of the Camaldolese warmly invites prospective aspirants—especially those engaged in full-time work—to experience a condensed two-week immersion into our way of life.

This is the invitation of the Ancient Catholic Church: to step beyond our everyday confines and encounter the divine where it has always resided—in the very fabric of creation.

Liturgical Calendar

Peace & Reconciliation

Homilies & Reflections

Cyclical journey through the seasons, solemnities, feasts, and memorials of the Church, uniting believers in prayer and worship. It serves as a spiritual compass, guiding our days, weeks, and months towards a deeper communion with God.

Rooted in scripture, Catholic teaching, dogma, and theology, our programme upholds the belief that forgiveness and mutual understanding are essential pathways to healing both individual hearts and the broader human family.

Explore and engage with the teaching of the church. Each homily is carefully chosen and curated to produce an accessible online library of teaching on scripture, dogma and theology. All our clergy are able to contribute to this growing resource.