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The 'Monastic Family of Bethlehem and the Assumption of the Virgin
Mary'
took birth in 1950, following the promulgation of the dogma of the
Assumption of the Virgin. The Sisters were founded on France, soon
after, and the Brothers in France in 1976.
They are 2 geographically distinct Lavras of Hermits,one Congregation
men, the other of women, though with similar charism lifestyle and
foundation.
The life of the Monks is to love Jesus through Mary, and adore the
Blessed Trinity in silence and solitude . It is Saint Bruno that the
religious confide in to guide them toward the hermit life. The life of
the monastic family of Bethlehem is inspired by the model lauras or
skites in Egyptian beginnings of Christian monasticism, where the monks
lived in solitude through the week and gathered for the Holy Synaxis on
Sunday.
The monks (and nuns) of Bethlehem pray, work, study, eat and sleep in
their cells and hermitages. The monastic day begins with evening
vespers celebrated in common in the chapel. Then,the Religious stand
Vigil during the night "where they mount a holy and persevering watch,
awaiting the return of their Master, in opening when he knocks" (San
Bruno).
They then go to the oratory for Matins, followed by Lauds and the
Eucharist. They are the only two times liturgical celebration lived
together daily; the little hours of the divine office are celebrated in
their cells.
Monday is a Desert day, of complete solitude, except for a simple
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in Common. |
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