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Benedictine Canon Community
Our Order
The Canon Communities of St. Benedict (OSBCn) provide a contemporary Anglican framework for the living out of Benedictine Christianity. It is, in part, a recovery of the English tradition of canon communities that flourished before the English Reformation but is also an adaptation of St. Benedict’s Rule suitable for Christian living in today’s world. The order of Benedictine canons makes it possible for people of the twenty-first century to better grow into the stature of Christ by living the vowed life according to St. Benedict’s Rule.
As Benedictines, they strive to live in harmony with God and each other by finding the balance between prayer, work and study and by placing a special emphasis on hospitality. Benedictines seek God in the ordinary things of life and are known for their respect of others, their devotion to prayer and liturgy, and their stewardship of the resources God provides. The Brothers and Sisters meet in chapter, worship together and come together spiritually several times a day in prayer by praying the Daily Office.
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The Community
of St. Mary of the Annunciation
The Community of Saint Mary of the Annunciation is hosted at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Parish. Founded in 2012 by Fr. Chad-Joseph Sundin, the Community is central to the life of the parish, modeling its mission of living seamless lives of prayer, worship, hospitality, and service. Regular Daily Office, Red-letter Day Low Masses, and weekly Sung Mass and Chapter are the core of our life together. Find out more at the calendar below.
The Rule of St. Benedict
Gospel reading and sermon from the Community of St. Mary of the Annunciation begin at 24:36.