Conversation with a Benedictine monk in Scotland

A fifty minute discussion about early Christianity, technology, time, clocks and western thought. Please see www.alanmacfarlane.com for the background and wider context.
All revenues to World Oral Literature Project

[@MrResearcher122]

14 years passed. I watched. But never wrote, a coment. Here we are, in times of pandemic. Such words of unworldly wisdom are better loved especially now. Thank you and May the good Lord be with you.

[@hermitruben4032]

From Misión Cruz Hermitage in Somerset ,TEXAS. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

[@allanrobinson7865]

Please pray for Benedictine Monks and communities, particularly the monks at Ampleforth Abbey in Yorkshire. God bless

[@fotisvon9943]

A simple life will lead to simple thoughts with profound answers

[@ccgg3913]

Simplicity, spirituality, humility...thank you for this inspiring video

[@paulmartin7609]

Keeping you in my prayers always👏praise God the most high always🙌👏👏

[@starsbydaylight]

It is good to hear this Benedictine, sage like monk speak. IMO is the style of interviewing not fantastic ... I hope many independent, spiritually orientated communes will blossom around the world, where ppl learn to practice sacred methods of communicating with the Divine, where ppl till some land, grow veg, keep bees, bake their own bread, etc., aiming at diligently practicing compassion and kindness for all living beings, and sharing highest wisdom with those seeking it.

[@benaggreyfynn]

Oh yes; very informative, enlightening, peaceful, and yet very inspiring video. Christ-centred life which seems simple enough and yet befitting to very humble and loving individuals only. A team of holy people serving God and man, in my opinion , as it should or ought to be done. Incredible bunch of people. I like the history behind this monastic order. Father Jiles seemed so relax, perhaps, the right word is humble. Humility at its best. Many thanks for sharing. Welldone and God bless †

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[@newgeorge]

fascinating. They both brought much to the conversation, One point re. the link between capitalism and monasticism: It's worth remembering that the move towards industrialisation in the west came AFTER the reformation in the 16th C. Isnt it more likely to be the Protestant move AWAY from monasticism - allowing people to WORK almost all of the time instead of keeping a balanced routine of work, relaxation and prayer which leads to the growth of our modern workaholic capitalist society?

[@desdicado999]

thank you for bring this forward for us to listen

[@KSudbury]

Many thanks for this video. This is an excellent place.

[@dickturpin435]

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

[@ingenuity168]

Keeping out women and children does make it easier for relationship amongst the monks. Simplicity.

[@AltLocks]

2 years late but that is a wonderful way to put it. Thank you.

[@StevieAch]

I must admit I found the interviewer very irritating early on, but warmed to him before too long. Pluscardine Abbey is an incredible place to visit.

[@karunakarkj]

Volume/sound is too low.. could not hear properly.

[@ingenuity168]

Good way to avoid the evil world.

[@robertarobertson238]

F Tan - A very ill-informed and judgemental remark. Monks and nuns do NOT avoid the "evil world" - You would be surprised to find that they probably have more knowledge and understanding of world politics and what is going-on than so-called "people-in-the-world"! (...and I speak from many years of personal experience).

[@starsbydaylight]

@xburningheavensx Are u working in a refugee camp? Do u maybe have a fam., friends, a job, so u work together with people, to be able to eat, sleep, do what u think u must do. Is that selfish?? Do u want to dictate to all existing groups living communally, they must chose your life style, or go work in refugee camps? Do u prefer corporate greed manifesting? on the spot where this commune creates a peaceful atmosphere, and for many a soul in trouble a shelter from the storm ..

[@claylippert7203]

They do something much greater: They dedicate their lives to worshipping God.

[@lmtt123]

This kind of arrogance and snobbery is what has fostered institutional abuse and this group is no different.