Companions of the Holy Spirit

The Gospel is so much more than dressing the part, it must be something that flows from the heart.

☦️ St. Theophan the Recluse: “You ask about the prayer rule. Yes, because of our weakness, it is proper to have a prayer rule. For one thing, it controls excessive zeal. The great men of prayer had a prayer rule and kept to it. Every time, they began prayer with the established prayers, and then, if self-initiated prayer came, they turned to it from reciting prayers. If they needed a prayer rule, then we need one even more! Without formal prayers, we would not know how to pray correctly at all. Without them, we would be completely without prayer. Nevertheless, we should not collect too many prayers. A few prayers, correctly read, are better than many prayers raced through.”

A word from Saint Bede on true Christian love.

Happy Pride Month!

Almighty and ever-loving God, who created us in your image and called us to love one another as ourselves, grant us the courage to celebrate the beautiful spectrum of humanity, embracing all identities with compassion and understanding. Strengthen us to stand against injustice and discrimination, and guide us in building a world where every person is valued and affirmed. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

From the Office of Metropolitan JOHN GREGORY - Primus of the Convergent Catholic Communion - The Descent of the Holy Spirit: A Convergent Pentecost https://mailchi.mp/d0e4d38dd7f2/newyearmessage-13668235

Today we remember St. Pachomius the Great. Pachomius was one of the early founders of Christian monasticism and was a desert father. He is considered the father of communal monasticism (while many at the time were hermits). Pachomius' prayer rule continues to be used today, and it was very influential in the development of daily prayer in the Eastern Church.

Convergent Catholics | The Convergent Catholic Communion The Convergent Christian Communion is a family of churches and ministries that seeks to bring together the major historic streams of Christian tradition; we are Evangelical, Charismatic, and Sacramental. In addition, unlike most Convergent Christians, we are an LGBT affirming Communion.

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Our prayer list has been updated. Please keep everyone listed in your thoughts and prayers, and feel free to reach out if you have any prayer requests.

Prayer List | Companions of the Holy Spirit: A New Monastic Order This prayer list is open for anyone who wishes to pray for those listed or is in need of prayer. Please contact us through our contact page if you have any prayer requests. In addition to the prayer list, we also encourage people to join us for our online prayer services.