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An online community of ordinary Christians seeking an intentional (ascetic) life of
contemplation and social justice.

Asceticism. Contemplation.
Social Justice.

A new monasticism


Manaigh nua (pronounced mahnna newa) comes from the Irish language and means, “the new monks”. It captures the spirit of this online community of people drawn to an intentional Christian life of prayer, study, and justice. The Christian life is a pilgrimage, or journey, in which the Holy Spirit helps us to love as God loves. As we grow in this love, we go into the public square to advocate for a world that better reflects the love, grace, compassion, diversity and justice of the Kingdom of God.

Prayer

Intentional practices to connect with God, including a praying a daily office, mindfulness, meditation, and other contemplative practices. Learn More

    Study

    Practicing a growing faith by ongoing learning in the areas of the spiritual life, contemplation, Scripture, Christian history and theology, and social justice issues. Learn More

      Advocacy

      Standing in solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized, speaking out and working for a society that better reflects the justice and compassion of Jesus, intentionally finding ways to acknowledge privilege (especially one’s own) to make room for other voices to be heard and valued. Learn More

        Storytelling Project


        Practicing Justice by hearing people’s stories! One of the ways we recognize one another’s humanity is by sharing and hearing stories. It also a way to raise awareness to injustice and learn real people’s struggles around issues like systematic racism, poverty, and sexual orientation. Click here to enter these courageously shared stories…

        Rule of Life

        Develop a plan/rule for living an intentional life of faith around prayer, study, and advocacy.

        Create a rule of life


        Masterclasses


        Short video classes aimed living a more contemplative and justice-oriented life.



        Becoming a New Monk

        Masterclass Coming Soon!

        Coming Soon Becoming a New Monk

        Meet the Desert Fathers and Mothers

        Masterclass Coming Soon!

        Coming Soon Meet the Desert Fathers and Mothers

        Latest Blog Posts


        A PASTOR’S JOURNEY TO DISCOVER WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET


        THE EMERGING ROLE OF CHURCH, PART 1 (WALKING INTO THE MYSTERY OF GOD)

        A BIBLICAL CASE FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN THE CHURCH…FROM PAUL, PART 3 (THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CONCLUSION)

        A BIBLICAL CASE FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN THE CHURCH…FROM PAUL, PART 2 (GENTILES)

        A BIBLICAL CASE FOR LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN THE CHURCH…FROM PAUL, PART 1 (CIRCUMCISION)

        NAMING OUR FEARS (AN ADVENT PRACTICE)

        WEARING A SWIMSUIT IN WINTER (THE SECRET OF ADVENT WAITING)

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