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December 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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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.
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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.
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 5:17 PM
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!
Immanuel,
Glory to God in the highest!
Our Christ, Jesus, is here with us!
The Almighty has done great things for us!
Amen.
A blessing for our Christmas in 2025.
Glory to God in the highest!
Our Christ, Jesus, is here with us!
The Almighty has done great things for us!
Amen.
A blessing for our Christmas in 2025.
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Immanuel,
Glory to God in the highest!
Our Christ, Jesus, is here with us!
The Almighty has done great things for us!
Amen.
A blessing for our Christmas in 2025.
Glory to God in the highest!
Our Christ, Jesus, is here with us!
The Almighty has done great things for us!
Amen.
A blessing for our Christmas in 2025.
A Meditation from Urban Monastics for #Christmas: Hallelujah! Immanuel & Christ
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelujah.
Read/Listen 👇
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelujah.
Read/Listen 👇
Hallelujah! Immanuel and Christ - Urban Monastic
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelu...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A Meditation from Urban Monastics for #Christmas: Hallelujah! Immanuel & Christ
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelujah.
Read/Listen 👇
In the dark of night, Jesus, the light of the world, was born. Shepherds were invited into the heavenly celebration of his Birth. The first invited to gaze upon Christ. Our Lord. Our Immanuel. Hallelujah.
Read/Listen 👇
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This is so good. Needed it today.
"When the shadows have come and the world has gone cold, Jesus is with you. He is there. He cares for you. He will never leave you. No matter what you’ve done or how you live your life, He is there and loves you. His light will not flicker, nor His love fade." 🔥🔥🔥
"When the shadows have come and the world has gone cold, Jesus is with you. He is there. He cares for you. He will never leave you. No matter what you’ve done or how you live your life, He is there and loves you. His light will not flicker, nor His love fade." 🔥🔥🔥
A Meditation for our fourth week of #Advent: Eternal Light, our Christ
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Eternal Light, our Christ - Urban Monastic
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
urbanmonastic.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This is so good. Needed it today.
"When the shadows have come and the world has gone cold, Jesus is with you. He is there. He cares for you. He will never leave you. No matter what you’ve done or how you live your life, He is there and loves you. His light will not flicker, nor His love fade." 🔥🔥🔥
"When the shadows have come and the world has gone cold, Jesus is with you. He is there. He cares for you. He will never leave you. No matter what you’ve done or how you live your life, He is there and loves you. His light will not flicker, nor His love fade." 🔥🔥🔥
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our fourth week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our fourth week of Advent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our fourth week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our fourth week of Advent.
Lord,
Before time began, You were love.
We long for Your life and light.
Teach us how to more fully love You.
Amen.
A blessing for our fourth week of Advent.
Before time began, You were love.
We long for Your life and light.
Teach us how to more fully love You.
Amen.
A blessing for our fourth week of Advent.
December 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Lord,
Before time began, You were love.
We long for Your life and light.
Teach us how to more fully love You.
Amen.
A blessing for our fourth week of Advent.
Before time began, You were love.
We long for Your life and light.
Teach us how to more fully love You.
Amen.
A blessing for our fourth week of Advent.
A Meditation for our fourth week of #Advent: Eternal Light, our Christ
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Eternal Light, our Christ - Urban Monastic
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
urbanmonastic.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A Meditation for our fourth week of #Advent: Eternal Light, our Christ
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Our Christ was born into a world that was far from perfect. He illuminates the darkness and stands apart in shadows. Jesus, the light eternal, come to us when our lives are far from perfect.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our third week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our third week of Advent.
December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our third week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our third week of Advent.
Lord,
Envelop us Jesus, and be our center.
Let our hands, mind, words and work
elevate You as the center of our lives.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Advent.
Envelop us Jesus, and be our center.
Let our hands, mind, words and work
elevate You as the center of our lives.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Advent.
December 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lord,
Envelop us Jesus, and be our center.
Let our hands, mind, words and work
elevate You as the center of our lives.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Advent.
Envelop us Jesus, and be our center.
Let our hands, mind, words and work
elevate You as the center of our lives.
Amen.
A blessing for our third week of Advent.
A Meditation for our Third week of #Advent: Born our King & Christ
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Born our King and Christ - Urban Monastic
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
urbanmonastic.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A Meditation for our Third week of #Advent: Born our King & Christ
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Rejoice! One is coming who is both Christ and King. Who will ascend His throne and reign forever. Let us start our pilgrimage to the gates of the Kingdom of God, and find ourselves at home with Jesus.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
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Lord,
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Lord,
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
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Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
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A Meditation for the Second week of #Advent: Carrying Christ
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Carrying Christ - Urban Monastic
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord's eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
urbanmonastic.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A Meditation for the Second week of #Advent: Carrying Christ
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
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December 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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You've invited to our December #Advent Gathering where we will pray Vespers, the Eucharist, and have a wonderful conversation on how we consume as monastics. It's a wonderful conversation rooted in our lived experiences.
May it be a blessing to you and encourage you on your journey with Christ.
May it be a blessing to you and encourage you on your journey with Christ.
Consuming with Restraint and Intentionality · a Gathering
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December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You've invited to our December #Advent Gathering where we will pray Vespers, the Eucharist, and have a wonderful conversation on how we consume as monastics. It's a wonderful conversation rooted in our lived experiences.
May it be a blessing to you and encourage you on your journey with Christ.
May it be a blessing to you and encourage you on your journey with Christ.
Lord,
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Lord,
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
You are the Light of the world,
outshine the dullness of consumption
and warm our souls with Your love.
Amen.
A blessing for our second week of Advent.
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Let us pray.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
This is the Urban Monastic Collect for our second week of Advent.
A Meditation for the Second week of #Advent: Carrying Christ
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Carrying Christ - Urban Monastic
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord's eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
urbanmonastic.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A Meditation for the Second week of #Advent: Carrying Christ
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Mary found tremendous favor in the Lord’s eyes. Invited to carry Jesus into creation. The call to follow Christ is likewise a call to carry Him, and his kingdom within ourselves, and our world.
Keep reading or listen along 👇
Reflecting on Six Years of Urban Monasticism
A look back on 6 years of God's faithfulness. Let us reflect, celebrate, give God praise, & pray for the many years to come. I would be deeply appreciate if you could give this a read, and then spend time praising God & asking for His help on our behalf.
A look back on 6 years of God's faithfulness. Let us reflect, celebrate, give God praise, & pray for the many years to come. I would be deeply appreciate if you could give this a read, and then spend time praising God & asking for His help on our behalf.
Reflecting on Six Years of Urban Monasticism - Urban Monastic
It has now been six years since we gathered for the very first time as Urban Monastics. There were a dozen of us in a small Parisian apartment in the
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December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reflecting on Six Years of Urban Monasticism
A look back on 6 years of God's faithfulness. Let us reflect, celebrate, give God praise, & pray for the many years to come. I would be deeply appreciate if you could give this a read, and then spend time praising God & asking for His help on our behalf.
A look back on 6 years of God's faithfulness. Let us reflect, celebrate, give God praise, & pray for the many years to come. I would be deeply appreciate if you could give this a read, and then spend time praising God & asking for His help on our behalf.
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I'm not sure what it means that the very first meeting of Urban Monastics occurred on the same day that the first case of Covid was identified in Wuhan. I do know that it dramatically shifted what we have become in scale and hope that I would not have believed 7 years ago. For that I am grateful.
6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
December 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I'm not sure what it means that the very first meeting of Urban Monastics occurred on the same day that the first case of Covid was identified in Wuhan. I do know that it dramatically shifted what we have become in scale and hope that I would not have believed 7 years ago. For that I am grateful.
Join us in praying vespers, on this the first Sunday of #Advent. Our Christ is coming and the way is being made for Him. breviarium.urbanmonastic.org/en/pray/vesp...
Vespers for Sunday 30 November - Urban Monastic Breviarium
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November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Join us in praying vespers, on this the first Sunday of #Advent. Our Christ is coming and the way is being made for Him. breviarium.urbanmonastic.org/en/pray/vesp...