Pathways to Companionship
Companions’ Prayer
Pour into our hearts, O God, the Holy Spirit’s gift of love, that we, clasping each the other’s hand, may share the joy of companionship, human and divine, and draw many to your community of transforming love; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Are you called to be part of this community of transforming love?
If you’re wondering where you’re called to be in the tapestry of this community, we are here to help you discern.
Here’s how to get started….
Join us!
Curious about the Companions? Join us for “Coffee Table Communion” on Fridays online; come to a retreat or quiet day—or inquire about trying a vocation as a monastic companion.
Reach out to us companionsma@gmail.com.
Vowed Companions
You may feel that you want to center your life on God through the Companions by living in community.
Vowed members commit to conversion of life through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They renounce private property, choose celibate non-exclusive relationship, and commit to listen to and trust the Holy Spirit speaking through other members and the gathered community. They are strengthened to do this by living in close community with other Companions, and by the daily routine of prayer together and alone. They live by the Companions Rule of LIfe.
The path to vowed Companionship involves conversations and visits with the current vowed community, and extensive discernment. If you think you are called to this, we invite you to contact us to inquire about the process.
Oblates
Oblates of Mary the Apostle answer a call to dedicate their lives to God and God's service, to accompany the monastic community of the Companions, to live by the Rule of LIfe (adapted for their circumstances) and to embody the community Charism.
Friend
We welcome those who walk with Christ and resonate with this community. Come worship with us, visit us, ask for prayers, and please pray for us. Many friends also support the community through prayer and financial contributions.