New Monks

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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…