A Day in the Life of a Brother
Each brother is to develop his own rhythm of prayer in his hermitage and all offices are prayed there unless indicated.
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2.00 am |
Vigil Office followed by Lectio Divina |
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6.00 am |
Together |
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7.00 am |
Together |
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| 7.30 am | Morning Chores | Silence |
| Breakfast | Silence - each brother gets his own | |
| 8.30 am | Conference |
Together |
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Terce |
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| 9.00 am |
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12.00 noon |
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Midday Prayer |
Together |
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Lunch |
Each brother gets his own |
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Solitude |
Each brother's quiet time is spent in his own hermitage |
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2.00 pm |
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3.00 pm |
None |
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Work until 5.30 pm |
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6.00 pm |
One brother prepares the evening meal (on a roster basis) while the others attend prayers |
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Evening Prayer |
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Prayer Time |
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7.00 pm |
Evening Meal |
Together |
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8.00 pm |
Compline |
Together |
The Brothers then return to their hermitages in silence. This silence is not broken until Morning Conference the next day.
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