A Day in the Life of a Brother
The following shows the rhythm of prayer that a Brother may follow in his hermitage. However, it does vary and each Brother is free to organise his own prayer times.
2.00 am or 4.00 am |
Vigil Office following by Lectio Divina |
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6.00 am to 7.00 am |
Morning meditation (together) |
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7.00 am to 7.30 am |
Angelus and Matins (together) |
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Morning chores followed by get-your-own breakfast |
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8.30 am |
Brothers' Conference (in the Refectory) |
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9.00 am |
Terce (in the Refectory) |
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| until 11.45 am |
Work (together) as arran4 March, 2010 noon |
Angelus and Midday Office (Sext) |
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Get-your-own lunch followed by rest |
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2.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
Work (alone) |
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6.00 pm |
Vespers followed by silence until the evening meal |
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7.00 pm |
Prepared meal |
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8.00 pm |
Compline |
Community silence is kept after Compline until Morning Conference the following day.
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