Monasticism

Monasticism Origin of Monasticism St. Anthony is regarded as the founder of the cenobitic way of life. He lived at Alexandria, and the fame of his sanctity, gentleness, and knowledge, drew many disciples to him. Most of his followers later accompanied him when he set off to live in the desert. One of his disciples, St. Pachomius, later founded a monastery on an island in the Nile River. Pachomius also made up a list of …

…M. Conventual Mass 8:15 A.M. Private masses/spiritual reading 9:00 A.M. Manual work 10:30 A.M. Sext (Liturgy) 11:15 A.M. Lunch, then light work and rest 11:30 A.M. None (Liturgy) 1:15 P.M. Study 1:30 P.M. Manual work 3:00 P.M. Vespers (Liturgy) 3:30 P.M. Spiritual exercises 4:00 P.M. Supper 5:30 P.M. Recollection 6:15 P.M. Compline (Liturgy) 6:45 P.M. Tidying up jobs 7:00 P.M. Sleep 7:45 P.M. Matins (Liturgy) 12:00 A.M. Lauds (Liturgy) 2:00 A.M. Sleep 2:30 A.M.