The
newest member ofThe
newest member of
our priory in Schuyler is Brother Damian Cayetano. Bro. Damian, from
Virginia Beach, VA, was received into Novitiate on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007.
At present, he spends the first year of Novitiate at Conception Abbey, MO.
On the photograph, Bro. Damian is in conversation with a group of young people during a retreat
at St. Benedict Center.
Father Paul Kasun (formerly Fr. Stanley)
pronounced his Temporary
Monastic Vows at Christ the King Priory on Jan. 8, 2006
and renewed them for another two years on Jan. 6, 2008.
Fr. Paul is from Omaha, NE. The focus of his ministry is on the
Hispanic population of our area. At his office "El Puente" (The
Bridge) he assists
Hispanic people,
among other things, with immigration problems.
Listen
"Listen, my son, to the teachings of your master, and turn to them with the ear of your heart."
The opening word of Benedict's Rule for Monks gives the directive for each Christian, and the monk in particular, how to structure life's journey by being attentive to Christ's teaching and example.
Prayer times in community, the daily celebration of the Eucharist, opportunities for quiet times in meditation and lectio are interwoven with our work schedule and life in community.
Accept
The monk accepts Christ's invitiation for life according to the monastic values. This unfolds as he passes through the initial periods of formation as affiliate, postulant, novice, and junior monk. At the end of his formation, the monk declares publicly his intent to embrace the monastic way of stability, fidelity to the monastic life and obedience according to the Rule of Benedict, in the Rite of Solemn Professsion.
Each monk has his own gifts and talents. Our community is open to foster these gifts, and to find meaningful work for each member which benefit our common ministries. A whole spectrum of opportunities can unfold in which the monk also grows as an individual.
brothers we sustain each other, and God gives the grace of perseverance.
Come and See
Do you wish to encounter Christ more intimately? Do you feel called to the monastic way of life?
Maybe you can find the answer and fulfillment by becoming a member of our Missionary Benedictine congregation, and in particular by joining the community of Christ the King Priory in Schuyler.
We invite you to come and live with the community for some time to experience the Benedictine way of life.
We Invite Men ...
* between the age of 18 and 35, with exceptions possible;
* who have completed High School and are capable of studies at college level;
* who are in good health;
* who are members of the Catholic faith community;
* who desire to serve God and the Church in religious life.
Some Facts
Christ the King Priory in Schuyler, Nebraska, is an integral part of the international Benedictine Congregation of St. Ottilien, and a member of the Benedictine Confederation.
Our ministries are primarily in our Retreat House with spiritual direction, retreats and workshops; in pastoral care at the local hospital and nursing home; assistance in parish ministry; in fostering mission awareness and fund-raising in support of our missionaries in the so-called third world countries; in maintaining our facilities, in caring for the environment, in gardening and landscaping; in food service and hospitality ...
For more information, or any other questions you might have, please contact:
Christ the King Priory
St. Benedict's Road
P.O. Box 528
Schuyler, NE 68661-0528
Phone: 402.352.2177
Fax: 402.352.2176
BroTobias@BenedictineMissionHouse.com