By safeguarding an ancient and necessary way of life, the Benedictines of Clear Creek have begun a quiet, consequential renewal of the Church. This is the new beginning of an important chapter in history—one that you can help forge.
Follow the storyBy safeguarding an ancient and necessary way of life, the Benedictines of Clear Creek have begun a quiet, consequential renewal of the Church. This is the new beginning of an important chapter in history—one that you can help forge.
Offer Your InputFor hundreds of years, Benedictine monasticism has been at the heart of Western Civilization, a steadfast, often hidden pillar supporting both society and the Church.
The monks at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey serve as faithful stewards of this tradition, preserving an integrated, liturgical life that is rooted in the earth while reaching toward heaven.
The beauty of this life is undeniable, and attractive. Here, amidst the stark beauty of the Oklahoma plains—surrounded by the steady rhythm of Creation—the whole monastic community at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey go about their prayer and work with simplicity and with quiet, careful reverence.
The Benedictine way of life reflects and honors the harmony of the created order. Through labor, we elevate the ordinary to the beautiful; through beauty, we awaken gratitude and lift our hearts in prayer; and in prayer, we invite the Supernatural to sanctify our labor. From the first glimmer of dawn until deep into the night, we lift up the world through prayer and work.
Monastic life serves as the spiritual foundation of civilization and culture. It is labor of both body and spirit, hard and harmonious, simple and steadfast, and it is all done tirelessly for the salvation of souls, for the sanctification of the Church, and for the Glory of Almighty God.
In the two-and-a-half decades since its founding, Clear Creek abbey has seen abundant growth. Against the confusion of our age, the monastery—now numbering seventy monks—stands firm as a place of pilgrimage, a refuge for the faithful, a source of spiritual strength for the local community.
God has poured out His blessings upon our monastic community, and we are enjoying a surge in vocations. Every year, more and more young men travel to this holy place to live a life in total bodily and spiritual service to the Church.
These heroic young men are pursuing sanctity, and are doing so in staggering numbers. It is now more important than ever that we create a fitting space for their labors. It is time to act.
Our abbatial church stands unfinished. The church is the physical and spiritual center of our life, and completing it would offer the greatest and most lasting service to our monastic community and to the lay people we serve.
The completed church will serve as an appropriate space for the glory of Eucharistic Adoration, a setting that is befitting of the beauty and rich heritage of the Traditional Holy Mass, and a suitable place for the chant that accompanies our way of life.
The importance of building a formal library has become increasingly plain in recent years, especially with the arrival of young men in need of formation.
There is practical need for a place of study, both to advance the formation of the next generation of priests and monks and to nourish the intellectual and spiritual growth of our whole monastic community.
Our abbatial church stands unfinished. The church is the physical and spiritual center of our life, and completing it would offer the greatest and most lasting service to our monastic community and to the lay people we serve.
The completed church will serve as an appropriate space for the glory of Eucharistic Adoration, a setting that is befitting of the beauty and rich heritage of the Traditional Holy Mass, and a suitable place for the chant that accompanies our way of life.
The importance of building a formal library has become increasingly plain in recent years, especially with the arrival of young men in need of formation.
There is practical need for a place of study, both to advance the formation of the next generation of priests and monks and to nourish the intellectual and spiritual growth of our whole monastic community.
In addition, several smaller buildings and rooms, including our refectory, now stand either unfinished or in temporary spaces.
When concluded, the construction of the full monastery will bring security to our growing foundation. It will serve as a renewal for the local Church, and for the Church in America. And it will do all this for the Glory of God.
In addition, several smaller buildings and rooms, including our refectory, now stand either unfinished or in temporary spaces.
When concluded, the construction of the full monastery will bring security to our growing foundation. It will serve as a triumph for the local Church, and for the Church in America. And it will do all this for the Glory of God.
As we look ahead toward our future—and, indeed, to the future of Holy Mother Church, both universally and in America—we recognize that God is calling us to play an important role. We have faith that our work today will stand as a testament of Christ's love and light, a sign of contradiction to this passing world and a source of consolation for the faithful, both today and for the next millennium.
As we look toward this future, we unite the labor of our hands and the love of our hearts to the Holy Will of Almighty God. Will you do the same?
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To contact us directly about taking part in this historic work, please contact us at: future@clearcreekmonks.org