Urban Monastic
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Inviting you to a monastic way of living where you are. We're an international Christian & ecumenical community. Rooted in monastic traditions. Open to all.
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During our Gathering last evening, we held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good & all people around the world that are struggling under oppressive governments. May God give them hope in the midst of trying times. Tear the mighty from their thrones, and lift up the lowly.
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
During our Gathering last evening, we held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good & all people around the world that are struggling under oppressive governments. May God give them hope in the midst of trying times. Tear the mighty from their thrones, and lift up the lowly.
During our Gathering last night, we held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good & all people around the world that are struggling under oppressive governments. May God give them hope in the midst of trying times.
Timestamped link if you'd like to hold time today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lML...
Timestamped link if you'd like to hold time today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lML...
Holding a Moment of Silence for Renee Good, and all struggling under oppressive governments
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January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
During our Gathering last night, we held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good & all people around the world that are struggling under oppressive governments. May God give them hope in the midst of trying times.
Timestamped link if you'd like to hold time today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lML...
Timestamped link if you'd like to hold time today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lML...
What a wonderful and timely conversation. Set aside an hour today or this week to pray with us and listen in to a conversation on being gracious, generous, and forgiving (it's hard to do, but deeply rewarding).
January 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
What a wonderful and timely conversation. Set aside an hour today or this week to pray with us and listen in to a conversation on being gracious, generous, and forgiving (it's hard to do, but deeply rewarding).
We have our January monthly Gathering today! Live 8pm from Paris.
Each gathering includes the Divine Office, Eucharist, & conversation from our way of life. Today it's on Being Gracious, Generous, & Forgiving (Chapter 17).
You're invited to watch it live, or later.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_yr...
Each gathering includes the Divine Office, Eucharist, & conversation from our way of life. Today it's on Being Gracious, Generous, & Forgiving (Chapter 17).
You're invited to watch it live, or later.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_yr...
Being Gracious with Everyone, Generous in Spirit, and Forgiving Quickly • a Gathering
YouTube video by Urban Monastic
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January 11, 2026 at 8:47 AM
We have our January monthly Gathering today! Live 8pm from Paris.
Each gathering includes the Divine Office, Eucharist, & conversation from our way of life. Today it's on Being Gracious, Generous, & Forgiving (Chapter 17).
You're invited to watch it live, or later.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_yr...
Each gathering includes the Divine Office, Eucharist, & conversation from our way of life. Today it's on Being Gracious, Generous, & Forgiving (Chapter 17).
You're invited to watch it live, or later.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_yr...
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for today's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for today's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
January 11, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for today's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for today's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Next one is 30 minutes from now.
We are hosting over a dozen Up Close events this month to share and discuss our Vows and Common Life before we hope to finalize them in February. We deeply value and need your presence at any one of them to help us (each will cover the same content).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close - Urban Monastic
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close Explore how our Way of Life, vows, and common life work together. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on our
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January 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Next one is 30 minutes from now.
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Wild that it has already been one year. It's still hard to grasp that I'm a published author. This book, and our global community, continue to build momentum. Looking forward to all the years I'll spend learning and reflecting on this Way of Life.
The Urban Monastic Way of Life was published 1 year ago today! It was a monumental, incredibly meaningful work that Paul Prins - @paul.urbanmonastic.org - devoted so much prayer, work, and time to. It has been such a blessing, both to the Urban Monastic community...
January 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Wild that it has already been one year. It's still hard to grasp that I'm a published author. This book, and our global community, continue to build momentum. Looking forward to all the years I'll spend learning and reflecting on this Way of Life.
and to so many others around the globe looking to embody their faith in our world. Thank you, Paul! May you feel God's loving presence as you journey through life and faith together with Jesus.
Discover the book and where to get a copy: urbanmonastic.org/books/way-of...
Discover the book and where to get a copy: urbanmonastic.org/books/way-of...
Book: The Urban Monastic Way of Life - Urban Monastic
Book: The Urban Monastic Way of Life Return to Books Come, let’s walk together. Being a monastic is not a destination. It is a journey, with Christ, into a greater
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January 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
and to so many others around the globe looking to embody their faith in our world. Thank you, Paul! May you feel God's loving presence as you journey through life and faith together with Jesus.
Discover the book and where to get a copy: urbanmonastic.org/books/way-of...
Discover the book and where to get a copy: urbanmonastic.org/books/way-of...
The Urban Monastic Way of Life was published 1 year ago today! It was a monumental, incredibly meaningful work that Paul Prins - @paul.urbanmonastic.org - devoted so much prayer, work, and time to. It has been such a blessing, both to the Urban Monastic community...
January 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Urban Monastic Way of Life was published 1 year ago today! It was a monumental, incredibly meaningful work that Paul Prins - @paul.urbanmonastic.org - devoted so much prayer, work, and time to. It has been such a blessing, both to the Urban Monastic community...
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our first week of Ordinary Time.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our first week of Ordinary Time.
January 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our first week of Ordinary Time.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our first week of Ordinary Time.
Lord,
Hold us all as we wait
for You to make things right
yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
A blessing for our first week of Ordinary Time.
Hold us all as we wait
for You to make things right
yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
A blessing for our first week of Ordinary Time.
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Lord,
Hold us all as we wait
for You to make things right
yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
A blessing for our first week of Ordinary Time.
Hold us all as we wait
for You to make things right
yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen.
A blessing for our first week of Ordinary Time.
Inhale: Jesus, You calmed the seas,
Exhale: Bring calm to me.
A breath prayer from our latest weekly newsletter.
Learn how to pray breath prayers: urbanmonastic.org/practices/br...
Exhale: Bring calm to me.
A breath prayer from our latest weekly newsletter.
Learn how to pray breath prayers: urbanmonastic.org/practices/br...
January 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Inhale: Jesus, You calmed the seas,
Exhale: Bring calm to me.
A breath prayer from our latest weekly newsletter.
Learn how to pray breath prayers: urbanmonastic.org/practices/br...
Exhale: Bring calm to me.
A breath prayer from our latest weekly newsletter.
Learn how to pray breath prayers: urbanmonastic.org/practices/br...
There are two sessions today. The first starts in 15 minutes, and the second is 8 hours from now. Looking forward to sharing with some of you today!
We are hosting over a dozen Up Close events this month to share and discuss our Vows and Common Life before we hope to finalize them in February. We deeply value and need your presence at any one of them to help us (each will cover the same content).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close - Urban Monastic
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close Explore how our Way of Life, vows, and common life work together. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on our
urbanmonastic.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:47 AM
There are two sessions today. The first starts in 15 minutes, and the second is 8 hours from now. Looking forward to sharing with some of you today!
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I need this again today after all the hatred, violence, and evil being done to Minneapolis. May Your Kingdom come, may Your peace reign on earth, and may true justice be wrought.
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
January 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I need this again today after all the hatred, violence, and evil being done to Minneapolis. May Your Kingdom come, may Your peace reign on earth, and may true justice be wrought.
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Immanuel,
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
January 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Immanuel,
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
Our very first session starts in 10 minutes! Two more this Saturday - many more over the weeks to come. Hope you can join us!
(Send us a direct message if you need the zoom info - it was in the newsletter last week, but those get lost and we want you to join)
(Send us a direct message if you need the zoom info - it was in the newsletter last week, but those get lost and we want you to join)
We are hosting over a dozen Up Close events this month to share and discuss our Vows and Common Life before we hope to finalize them in February. We deeply value and need your presence at any one of them to help us (each will cover the same content).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close - Urban Monastic
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close Explore how our Way of Life, vows, and common life work together. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on our
urbanmonastic.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Our very first session starts in 10 minutes! Two more this Saturday - many more over the weeks to come. Hope you can join us!
(Send us a direct message if you need the zoom info - it was in the newsletter last week, but those get lost and we want you to join)
(Send us a direct message if you need the zoom info - it was in the newsletter last week, but those get lost and we want you to join)
We are hosting over a dozen Up Close events this month to share and discuss our Vows and Common Life before we hope to finalize them in February. We deeply value and need your presence at any one of them to help us (each will cover the same content).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close - Urban Monastic
Urban Monastic Foundations Up Close Explore how our Way of Life, vows, and common life work together. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on our
urbanmonastic.org
January 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We are hosting over a dozen Up Close events this month to share and discuss our Vows and Common Life before we hope to finalize them in February. We deeply value and need your presence at any one of them to help us (each will cover the same content).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
The zoom info is in our Newsletter (or DM us).
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
January 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second Sunday of Christmastide.
Immanuel,
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
January 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Immanuel,
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
You live and move with us.
Inviting us into rhythms and ways
that are ancient and wise.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Christmastide.
Would you like to receive a Christmas Card in the mail from Urban Monastics?
The photo from @jordanprins.com shows her in process of making prints for last year. We're keeping this years print under wraps.
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The photo from @jordanprins.com shows her in process of making prints for last year. We're keeping this years print under wraps.
Sign up before the New Year: urbanmonastic.org/christmas-ca...
December 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Would you like to receive a Christmas Card in the mail from Urban Monastics?
The photo from @jordanprins.com shows her in process of making prints for last year. We're keeping this years print under wraps.
Sign up before the New Year: urbanmonastic.org/christmas-ca...
The photo from @jordanprins.com shows her in process of making prints for last year. We're keeping this years print under wraps.
Sign up before the New Year: urbanmonastic.org/christmas-ca...
This sounds a lot like "All are Welcome to become Monastics or Sojourn with us." It is good to know that we are, in our way and time, following their glorious and beautiful example.
All are Welcome - From Our Way of Life - Urban Monastic
A place was set for you at the banquet table of God's grace in His kingdom. God sought you, found you, called you beloved, and invited you to feast on the abundance of His grace. His loving grace, in ...
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December 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This sounds a lot like "All are Welcome to become Monastics or Sojourn with us." It is good to know that we are, in our way and time, following their glorious and beautiful example.
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for the Feast of the Holy Family (this Sunday).
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for the Feast of the Holy Family (this Sunday).
December 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for the Feast of the Holy Family (this Sunday).
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for the Feast of the Holy Family (this Sunday).
Immanuel,
Welcome all who call upon You.
Let us dwell with You in peace,
and find hope in Your rest.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Christmastide.
Welcome all who call upon You.
Let us dwell with You in peace,
and find hope in Your rest.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Christmastide.
December 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Immanuel,
Welcome all who call upon You.
Let us dwell with You in peace,
and find hope in Your rest.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Christmastide.
Welcome all who call upon You.
Let us dwell with You in peace,
and find hope in Your rest.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Christmastide.
May our Lord and God continue to bless us in 2026.
December 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
May our Lord and God continue to bless us in 2026.
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Check out these fresh Collects for Christmas! I expect to finish all the collects for our breviary in 2025 (English and French) and make good progress on our invocations and petitions. There are a lot of words in a breviary.
Let us pray.
These are the Urban Monastic Collects for #Christmas. The first is for the evening of Christmas Eve. The second for Christmas Morning. And the Third is for the the rest of Christmas day and evening!
These are the Urban Monastic Collects for #Christmas. The first is for the evening of Christmas Eve. The second for Christmas Morning. And the Third is for the the rest of Christmas day and evening!
December 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Check out these fresh Collects for Christmas! I expect to finish all the collects for our breviary in 2025 (English and French) and make good progress on our invocations and petitions. There are a lot of words in a breviary.