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Sojourns of Sanctity

  Reflecting on the Genesis account of Abram and his departure to a land unknown from the city Ur (Gen. 12 1-9), the parallel is made with our father Saint Romuald in undertaking a mysterious journey of peril and vulnerability at a later age in life. Perhaps one could conclude that this a pattern, as […]








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May Happenings at the Monastery

On May 19th we had the Oblation profession at our monastic chapel during the Eucharistic liturgy of Davida Delis and Louise and Gabe Quiroz and were welcomed warmly by our Oblate chaplain Father Stephen Coffee and Prior Daniel Manger and the local Oblate community members here in San Luis Obispo. The liturgy and profession were […]








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Hatha Yoga with Alex Bayer O.S.B. CAM

Flyer with additional information here: http://monasteryrisenchrist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Axels-Yoga-Workshop-flyer2pdf.pdf








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Oblate Newsletter for December 2018

Dear Oblates, Here is the Camaldolese Oblate Newsletter for December 2018. Click Here Thank you to all our contributors.  I wish you a blessed Christmas and a wonderful beginning to 2019. Happy reading everyone!








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MRC Presents: THE TREE OF LIFE IN AUTUMN – A 4-Part Series On Issues- Neurological and Family, Life’s Losses and Spirituality

THE TREE OF LIFE IN AUTUMN – A 4-Part Series On Issues- Neurological and Family, Life’s Losses and Spirituality Tuesdays – 10am November 6th, 13th, 20, 27th and December 4th, 2018 at Monastery of the Risen Christ, 2308 O’Connor Way, SLO, CA 93405 November 6th – 10am – Dr. Chris Howard, MD: Neurology: Aging In A Bottle: How […]








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Meeting of SLO County Spiritual Directors at The Monastery of the Risen Christ

On September 22nd the Spiritual Directors of San Luis Obispo County met at the Monastery of the Risen Christ.  The group frequently meets there.  The beautiful setting and contemplative atmosphere makes it a perfect gathering for the Directors.  The group meets about 4 times a year for sharing of prayer, reflection, companionship and furthering their […]








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Camaldolese Oblate Newsletter September 2018

Read the Camaldolese Oblate Newsletter for September 2018: “Speak Lord. Your servant is listening.” Click Here: Oblate OSB Cam Newsletter September 2018








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Reflection on the Trappist Monks Martyred in Algeria

A short reflection on the Trappist monks who were martyred in Algeria that will be canonized on this December 8 2018 with a total of 19 from there including Bishop Pierre Claverie. As a monk I am very moved that the martyrs of the Trappist Benedictines in Tbhirne, Algeria will be canonized this December 8th […]








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Father Robert Dale Has Died

Father Robert Hale the former prior of New Camaldoli Hermitage died at 9:00PM August 30, 2018. He died as a result of his head injury, when he had taken a fall , while on a walk on the Hermitage property. He was also chaplain to our American Oblate community and will be deeply missed by […]








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“Lovers of the Place” with Prior Cyprian Consiglio and writer Pico Iyer

Come join Fr. Cyprian and author Pico Iyer Saturday, June 30 at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lovers-of-the-place-with-prior… “Lovers of the Place” with Prior Cyprian Consiglio and writer Pico Iyer Join us at the Library for a wonderful summer afternoon with New Camaldoli hermitage Prior Cyprian Consiglio and acclaimed writer Pico… Learn More […]








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