"Hi Mark. A monk once explained to me that chastity is not abstinence or celibacy, but rather the virtue of well-ordered love; i.e. it's about being in right relationship, whether the relationship has a sexual component or not. Christians…"
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Mark Whitten
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CMS Kindling Small Missi…
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The Community of Solitude
10 members
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Anamchara Fellowship
4 members
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Freedom of Heart Communi…
3 members
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New Monasticism Ireland
10 members
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Nathaniel Kidd left a comment for Mark Whitten"Hi Mark: thanks for the warm welcome. I'm excited to get into the network and hope that it is a fruitful relationship for all involved. Nashotah House is a great community and a great resource; and regrettably seems to me…"
Mark Whitten posted a blog post12 New Marks of Monasticism
“The power to transform societies and to redeem the human condition finds roots in the stored wisdom of the human past.” ~Thomas OdenSupremacy of the First Command :: Although we long for social justice and peace on Earth, we long for the One who is Justice Himself, and understand that there will be no ultimate peace until His Kingdom comes in fullness. Therefore, as we tarry, we position ourselves to minister to and receive ministry from the One who loves us first and foremost. We join with…See More
Mark Whitten commented on Edward Green's blog post Rural New Monasticism"I would like this my friend. We are in a rural context as well and would love any insight. Blessins on ya....
http://re-monk.com"
Mark Whitten left a comment for Nathaniel Kidd"Hey my brother. Welcome to the network. I have looked at Nashotah in the past, and O how I would love to join you there! Great school and communion. Blessins on ya from way down here in Tennessee. Mark …"
Mark Whitten joined Br. Bede Falconer. CoS. CAM's group
The Community of Solitude
A dispersed community of solitaries, exploring and embracing the call to solitary prayer, yet being fully involved in our own faith communities. We are guided by the Rule of St.Benedict and the Camaldolese charism.
Mark Whitten joined Sister Barbara Jean Brown's group
Anamchara Fellowship
A Celtic style community of the Episcopal Church, founded in 2003. We are inclusive and dispersed.See More
Mark Whitten joined Bernie Flanagan's group
New Monasticism Ireland
A network for intentional contemplative living in the spirit of new monasticism
Mark Whitten joined Ian Mobsby's group
The Moot Community
Moot is a new monastic community in central London, UK, as part of the Anglican Church. As such it has a rhythm of life and a pattern of worship, mission and community. We are currently seeking to develop an arts cafe lounge as a new homeSee More
Mark Whitten posted a blog postThe New Marks of Monasticism
[The following is an excerpt from Mark's latest re-monk.com post on the New Marks of Monasticism. At the end of the article, you will find 12 New Marks of Monasticism - from a slightly different perspective]Although we are grateful for the pioneering literary works of Shane Claibourne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on the “12 Marks of New Monasticism”, we do not feel that they are expressive of, or inclusive to the whole body of New Monastic believers and worship communities. Some of their “12…See More
Mark Whitten posted a blog postPoustinia (Poo-steen-ya)
i took my eight-month old son into the woods with me to pray last weekend. It was a cold morning and we were both bundled up in our winter gear. Usually at this time of the morning he is extremely busy and a bit noisy exploring and discovering new things that have been left about the floor by our other children. But as we hiked through the woods and up to the bluff that overlooks our little valley he was quiet. Jed Asher seemed to be in awe of this new world that i was showing him. We…See More
Mark Whitten posted a blog postThe Coming King of Offense
Friends, i pray you are well in the Lord. This week, i felt impressed to include a message i preached about two years ago called "The Coming King of Offense." i pray it will serve not only as a warning, but as a blessing of encouragement to those who have ears to hear. Please check back next week for part 2 of "Of Kings and Priests". If you haven't had a chance to read part one, please do! To hear mark's message "The…See More
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- What is your connection to new monasticism?
- My family and I are involved in a ministry of convergence: a blending of the the three major streams of Christianity: Evangelical, Charismatic, and Liturgical/Sacramental. I will be ordained as a priest in apostolic succession in August after my Canonical Exam in the Diocese of St. Patrick in the CEEC. I am an author and blogger as well. You can visit my blog at http:re-monk.com
- Are you involved in some form of intentional community or community of intention?
- Yes! My wife Julie and I are in the process of beginning a New Monastic Center on our property in Lynnville, Tennessee. You can see the vision at www.eleventhhourmission.com
- Are you involved in some form of emerging or fresh expression of church?
- Yes! The Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches www.theceec.org
Mark Whitten's Blog
12 New Marks of Monasticism
“The power to transform societies and to redeem the human condition
finds roots in the stored wisdom of the human past.”
~Thomas Oden
Supremacy of the First Command :: Although we long for social justice and peace on Earth, we long for the One who is Justice Himself, and understand that there will be no ultimate peace until His Kingdom comes…
Posted on July 5, 2012 at 14:30
The New Marks of Monasticism
[The following is an excerpt from Mark's latest re-monk.com post on the New Marks of Monasticism. At the end of the article, you will find 12 New Marks of Monasticism - from a slightly different perspective]
Although we are grateful for the pioneering literary works of Shane Claibourne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on the “12 Marks of New Monasticism”, we do not feel that they are expressive of, or inclusive to the whole body of New Monastic believers and worship communities. Some of…
ContinuePosted on June 9, 2012 at 19:40
Poustinia (Poo-steen-ya)
i took my eight-month old son into the woods with me to pray last weekend. It was a cold morning and we were both bundled up in our winter gear. Usually at this time of the morning he is extremely busy and a bit noisy exploring and discovering new things that have been left about the floor…
Continue Posted on February 4, 2012 at 17:04
The Coming King of Offense
Friends, i pray you are well in the Lord. This week, i felt impressed to include a message i preached about two years ago called "The Coming King of Offense." i pray it will serve not only as a warning, but as a blessing of encouragement to those who have ears to hear. 
Please check back…
Posted on January 31, 2012 at 16:00
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 16:22 on July 5, 2012, Nathaniel Kidd said…
Hi Mark: thanks for the warm welcome. I'm excited to get into the network and hope that it is a fruitful relationship for all involved. Nashotah House is a great community and a great resource; and regrettably seems to me far too little utilized by new monastic / ancient-future types, partially by our own failure of initiative in networking. Hopefully that will be rectified in the next few years!
May God richly bless your work and your ministry and all those whom you serve. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
Your servant in Christ,
nathaniel
Groups
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CMS Kindling Small Missi…
13 members
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The Community of Solitude
10 members
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New Monasticism Ireland
10 members
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The Moot Community
10 members
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Lay Community of St Bene…
5 members
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Episcopal Solitary
5 members
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House244
4 members
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Anamchara Fellowship
4 members
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The Lindisfarne Community
3 members
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Freedom of Heart Communi…
3 members
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Loy Mary Thompson left a comment for Christine Campbell"Hello Christine. I have just been accepted into the new monasticism community. I live in Bonnells Bay on Lake Macquarie. Where do you live? I am an Anglican Priest. Loy Thompson"
Brett and Sina posted a blog postWarming up..
Although our official launch date is not until September, this past weekend we started offering prayer gatherings in area parishes. Interest seems high and the turn out was good. Find more photos like this on New Monasticism NetworkSee More
Brett and Sina posted an album
Early Steps in Central Wisconis
We are starting to warm up and get ready for our September launch date.
Dana Botkin (Zacharias) posted a videoСвета Божествена Литургија
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Dana Botkin (Zacharias) posted a videoFrom the Desert- Coptic and Celtic.mov
There are many links between the syrian/coptic Church and the irish/celtic one... Both stands for the deep spiritual Tradition of the Desert Fathers...
Dana Botkin (Zacharias) left a comment for Laura Ellen Truelove"Good evening, Laura. I'm glad we will be friends. Your surname is most appropriate. So you have a tabby; any other cohabiters? My little kitty (well, he weighs in at 13 pounds but he is shorter than I am) is my…"
Laura Ellen Truelove left a comment for Dana Botkin (Zacharias)"Hi Dana. I share my sanctuary with a feline tabby named Maggie. I also have a ministry to the patients on the Alzheimers Unit of our local nursing home. I'm happy to meet you here and to offer a prayer for God's abundant…"
Laura Ellen Truelove left a comment for Chris"Chris, how was your pilgrimmage? I confess to not being a regular on this website. I apologize for a delayed response to your note. May God bless and keep you. "
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