Benedictine Monks of St. Anselm's Abbey: A Day in the Life

Meet Brother Samuel Springuel, O.S.B., a monk at St. Anselm's Abbey in Washington DC. Learn more about their community at www.stanselms.org. Discerning religious life? Visit vocationsoutre... for resources, including our discernment mentorship program.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Thank you immensely for posting this. It brought a sense of reflection and calm to me. I usually take a yearly pilgrimage to a Benedictine monastery in Alabama. I have not done so since the covid pandemic began. Many blessings to you.

[@dickturpin2035]

'A monk should diligently cultivate silence at all times.' From the Rule of St Benedict.

[@danielcantu1157]

Thank you for making this and sharing!

[@kaugusta1]

Good luck to you, Brother Samuel. I hope your vocation and education have both progressed well. I really enjoyed the video.

[@raymondome6353]

I wanna joint here, how can i contact you

[@nhmooytis7058]

Did a retreat at a Benedictine convent back in 2017, very inspiring!

[@tobyweir3221]

I’m a graduate of St. A’s in Manchester, NH. Class of 1977. Love spending time in the Abbey Church.

[@kemmow25]

We should all work towards the balance.

[@jpliban6528]

Let's go Fr. Samuel!

[@tuliplemay6136]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@joselitop5402]

I would Like to experience this life a least for a week.

[@Monkofmagnesia]

After Morning Prayer, that break that you mentioned is supposed to be used for Lectio Divina. You seem to be following in the steps of the late Fr. Daniel Kirk, OSB, my former Junior Master and my mentor. He is dearly missed.

[@Irishman8787]

Im discerning the call to priesthood for the dioceses here where i live my friend and brother in Christ and a.c.t.s. brother is discerning the call to religious life .....bendictine order his name os josh keep him in prayer please as well as me and others

[@christopherallencomer5738]

thank you Brother Samuel

[@annawilliams1430]

I loved this, thank you for sharing!

[@dickturpin435]

Rule of St Benedict: Ch 42 'Monks should be silent at all times but especially at night. This should always be the rule but especially at night.'

[@holland9199]

Now all that sounds durable and you seem happy I noticed your long hair nice it fits and you work your involved in the world 🌍 nice. And handsome don’t forget handsome … lol Don’t ever cut your hair unless you have too. Your the youngest one their, it almost seems like you belong there for the “Moment” your world will expand… PhD😱 Wow 🤩 best wishes to you on your journey 👋I’m not Christian and I enjoyed this very much😇

[@nielcapasso3833]

is this a Roman Catholic monastery?

[@mhwharp]

yes

[@marineothmonk]

It’s baffling that anyone would reject his application with his calling, must have been the Holy Spirit.

[@John2801Walsh]

Thank you for sharing insight into your life in the monastery. God bless!

[@preciouseileen9375]

so beautiful!!!

[@jackjack8844]

The Rule of St Benedict Ch 42: 'Monks should be silent at all tines but especially at night. This should always be the rule, whether it is a fast day or not.'

[@hermitruben4032]

From Misión Cruz Hermitage in Somerset, Texas. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessings

[@basildamukaitis2130]

Looks like things are looking up! I remember driving Dom Urban to Florida every year.

[@davidtombs7385]

Thank you brother.

[@BBoaBrim]

I wonder what this chap is doing now. Is he still a monk?

[@glenconverse1327]

sound system is really bad

[@blackheartgaming6121]

I’ve contacted many abbys over the past few months and none of them have messaged me back yet I’m trying to become a monk but it’s kind of hard to get started

[@josephtran-day3437]

You can try to Go to Prince of Peace Abbey I am entering August

[@blackheartgaming6121]

@@josephtran-day3437 which state is it in

[@josephtran-day3437]

@@blackheartgaming6121 oceanside san diego california

[@dougganote6892]

Say hello to Jim Wiesman....my classmate from St Xavier High School ...Louisville, KY...and a friend

[@josephryan5949]

An interesting and refreshing look behind the scenes of a vocational journey. For most of my adult life, I've been wondering about the possibility of becoming a friar. Each time that I get close, I get cold feet, or something happens that deflects my seeking.

[@thomaslonowski8007]

I recommend the book "A Living Sacrifice: Guidance for Men Discerning Religious Life". I'm currently reading it, and it talks about getting cold feet and how you should respond. I'm praying for you in discerning your vocation.

[@josephryan5949]

@@thomaslonowski8007 Thank you very much. I will certainly check out that book. Currently, I am with the Secular Carmelites, but even though I'm well over the age limit, I haven't fully given up on the possibility of becoming a friar.

[@Paul1287]

Thank you for the terrific video. I'm confused, however, as to why St Anselm's would not accept such a qualified applicant?

[@thomassharp2719]

Are you friends with the Monks at Saint Gregory's Abbey in Three Rivers, Michigan ?

[@veereshv2066]

Use full about u..because i have be same working with church. from India

[@paulmaloney2383]

To each his own but that's a lot of praying for me, which basically is talking to yourself.

[@primoz.benedicto3572]

Saint Benedict battle with corruption in Benedictine monastery

[@darianbrowning1608]

Can you tell me what song is playing in the background, please?

[@macjeffff]

God bless Fr. Sam Springuel. He is a gift.

[@lukeskywalker3789]

If someone prays differently to that... can they not join a monastery?

[@cristhondones]

Entering monastic life, is there any age limit?

[@hervethibaut201]

Saint Benedict pray for the monks

[@charlesmichael9188]

Why did a man have on a white tunic and black scapular? Was he a visitor?

[@juliedemarchi8767]

That sure looks like a Trappist/Cistercian habit, so I assume a visitor.

[@aprilparedes4002]

Can ordinary man or husband join them for months or a year

[@DidacPardo]

@@aprilparedes4002 No. You can do small retreats and stay at the guesthouse. You would only join the monks for office and mass, not for meals or anything else inside the abbey.

[@mhwharp]

@@juliedemarchi8767 The white habit with the black scapular is the habit of the Trappist which is a stricter form of the Cistercians who wear a completely white habit. Bro. Michael

[@nihaalk794]

Who else is here cus hmwrk

[@D.N..]

Very interesting ! 🍒

[@Aboisvert10]

If anyone has an information on the chant at 5:25 or any similar, I would very much appreciate it. Similar in the sense of a "call and response" style type chant.

[@sthabisozibani]

They are chanting the Marian Litany.

[@mrskellybones8732]

We have the same name

[@cjjohnyvlog5147]

Nice

[@Deoxribonucleic]

5:17 That's definitely idol worship.

[@hamie7624]

Fortunately, it isnt. They dont beleive the statue is God or a god, and they arent worshipping it.

[@chrismortell]

@@hamie7624Exactly. Comments about idol worship are so frustrating. It’s almost malicious ignorance. There is just so much support from Scripture. The statues and images are not graven images because they are not the object of worship. They are simply there to help one to bring to mind the real person to whom one is praying. All prayer is ultimately directed to the Lord. Mary and the Saints have no power except from God through Jesus. The Saints are also fully alive in Jesus Christ not dead. It can all be found in the Bible in both Old and New Testaments (Gen 20:7; Ex 25:18, Num 21:9, Ji. 42:28; John 11:25; 14:6; Rev. 4:10, 5:8, 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Rom. 15:30-32; James 5:16-17, and so many more).