Contemplative practice is the intention of our heart/spirit’s effort to acknowledge each day the awareness of the attending divine Christ presence rendered in giving us the first light of sacred covenant inscribed in each human heart.  The prophet Jeremiah in the Old Testament gave this image about the new covenant to be revealed. St. Romuald’s […]

New Camaldoli Fundraiser: Serra Chapel Sunset Benefit Concert with Wine and Appetizers Join us at Serra Chapel (formerly Chapel Hill) in Shandon, California on July 8th at 6:30 pm for this beautiful and serene sunset fundraising event. Enjoy the gorgeous view while sampling local wines and hand crafted hors d’oeuvres, followed by a concert by […]

5th Annual Camaldolese Retreat August 18-20, 2017 St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista Registration is now open! Although road conditions make it difficult for you to visit the Hermitage, or join us on the mountain for retreats in the near future, we will be bringing “the mountain” to you in the form of our annual retreat for newcomers, friends, and Camaldolese […]

Friends of the Monastery of the Risen Christ are raising money so that the Monastery can put in a new water tank, purchase a tractor/mower and build a greenhouse to grow vegetables and fruits to distribute to the local poor and food insecure. Click Here To Donate! The Monastery is an integral part of our […]