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Documents

National recognition of the Companions of St. Luke (press release).

‘God's Workshop’ - The Most Rev. Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury's address to ‘Shaping Holy Lives’ Conference on Benedictine Spirituality held at Holy Trinity Wall Street, New York on 29 April 2003. Full transcripts and audio files of the conference are available at Trinity's website (http://www.trinitywallstreet.org). This document is now required reading by all Community members.

Click here for a copy of Bp. Epting's article on The Living Church (January 18, 2004): "Orthodox: Does the Term Fit Episcopalians?" (.pdf, 1.2 MB)

The Opus Dei or Work of God: Largely based on material originally in Spanish, by Fr. Ruben Leikam, OSB. Translated and adapted by Prior Christian Leisy, OSB - Monastery of Christ in the Desert.

Customary - This document contains the community customs and standards for how we apply the Rule of Saint Benedict to daily community life.

Constitution - This document outlines the legal aspects of community life.

Canons of the Episcopal Church - The Companions of St-Luke - Benedictine is a community as dictated by Title III.24 of the Canons of the Episcopal Church. You can review the Canons of the church at the Church Publishing Website.

St. Benedict's Toolbox - St. Benedict's Toolbox, a book about Benedictine Spirituality for everyday living. Here you'll find more tools and ideas about the Rule of Benedict. You can also share your experiences or ask questions about living Benedictine Spirituality today.